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3 days ago
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Injury rules Laia Codina out of Euros
Spain suffer defensive blow as Arsenal centre-back confirms injury will keep her out of this summer's Euros in Switzerland. Photo byLaia Codina will miss this summer's UEFA Women's European Championship due to a pelvic injury. The Arsenal defender has been struggling with pubalgia for several months and has now withdrawn from Spain's squad for the tournament. Advertisement Codina said: 'We've tried everything and I was hoping to be okay, but the body has its limits and it's time to listen to it. We have decided, together with the doctors of the club and the national team, to stop and solve the discomfort that I have been having in recent months. 'It hurts me a lot, but I will continue to support my teammates from outside and with the idea of returning to the pitch soon. Thank you.' Photo byShe has played just 175 minutes for Arsenal in 2025, has not started a match since 9 February and disappeared from the Arsenal squad altogether after the 5-0 win over Spurs on 16 February. Advertisement Codina was a key part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad last summer along with Teresa Abelleira, who is also out with a cruciate ligament injury. The Euros will take place in Switzerland from 2 July to 27 July 2025. What is pubalgia? Pubalgia is a chronic groin condition often caused by strain or injury to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the lower abdomen and pelvic area, especially around the pubic bone. It's commonly seen in athletes, particularly footballers, due to repetitive twisting, turning, or kicking motions. Symptoms: Deep, persistent pain in the groin or lower abdomen, often worsening with activity and easing with rest. Advertisement Causes: Muscle imbalance, overuse, or small tears in the abdominal or adductor muscles. Treatment: Rest, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, and in some cases, surgery. It's notoriously difficult to manage and can sideline players for months if not properly addressed.
BBC News
24-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Spain stronger after battles on & off pitch
Spain defender Laia Codina says the world champions have become stronger because of their battles both on and off the pitch over the past few most notable of those was the furore and subsequent repercussions caused by former national football federation boss Luis Rubiales kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso without her was found guilty of sexual assault last week in a case in which Codina testified in support of Hermoso."As a group, for sure, I can feel it - we are all so much stronger. We, all of us, have suffered a lot off the pitch," Codina told BBC Sport."A good example is against Belgium [last week when they came from 2-0 down to win 3-2]. Two years ago, I think we would have lost that game."The assault occurred as Spain's players received their medals after defeating England to win the 2023 Women's World Cup, with Rubiales grabbing Hermoso by the head and kissing her on the lips.A group of 81 players boycotted the team afterwards and Codina, 25, appeared at the trial in Madrid in February to give testimony in support of Hermoso's account of feeling returned to London the same day and was an unused substitute in Arsenal's Women's League Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester City on 6 February."The week that I had to go to Madrid as a witness was a difficult week. It was tough for me obviously personally," added Codina."A lot of my team-mates at Arsenal could see that there were a lot of emotions. I was up and down. There was a feeling of everything again. "But that week is done and I feel good. I feel I did what I had to do in that moment and I'm always supporting Jenni [Hermoso] and my team-mates and the women. "It is something that made me proud, so I'm happy. I don't feel like it affects us right now in the team because we don't speak about it. It is not something we can control, so why should we speak about it." 'They have to see us as football players' Codina says she hopes now the case is over, people will talk about Spanish players' achievements in becoming world champions in 2023, Spain went on to win the Women's Nations League the next year, and they are currently preparing for Euro 2025."I just hope that everything now goes well and we speak about football finally," she said."We speak about this team that has been World Cup winners, Nations League winners. We want to speak about football because it is why we are here. "It is our job and that is something that is going to be better for us and everyone in women's football. I hope that - for Spain in general and for society. "They have to see us as football players - as women's football players - and they have to feel that they are proud of us. Just this."Spain - who face England at Wembley on Wednesday (20:00 GMT) - came from 2-0 down to beat Belgium 3-2 in their Women's Nations League opener on Friday. Wednesday's opponents England have voiced their support for the Spanish players throughout the Rubiales trial. Last Thursday, England defender Lucy Bronze described them as "incredibly brave" for speaking out."I saw some words from Lucy Bronze and [England manager] Sarina Wiegman. I've heard them and it's really nice to be honest. I really want to thank them," said Codina, who is one of the first Spanish players to speak publicly after the verdict, following captain Irene Paredes, who discussed it last week."Feeling that super [kindness] from them, from a big national team like them... England in general, how they work for women's football, is something that we have to look for. "It's nice that we receive those words. I'm really grateful for that."
