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BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Finland women's boss accidentally picks the wrong player to the national team
Have you ever accidentally called someone by the wrong name and felt a wave of embarrassment?Well, the manager of Finland women's football team has had to apologise after she named the wrong player as part of the squad for their match against Serbia. What made it slightly more awkward, is that instead of selecting 23-year-old defender Nanne Ruuskanen, she called up Stina Ruuskanen, who is 51-years-old and has long since retired from professional the mistake was not spotted until after the team sheet deadline had passed so the younger Ruuskanen missed the 1-1 Women's Nations League draw. Stina, who is no relation to Nanne, last played for Finland 29 years ago and said she was "definitely ready if the call comes"."Just yesterday I was playing in a hobby league match... so my game feel is good," she joked with Finnish newspaper a statement from the Finnish Football Association, manager Outi Saarinen said: "Nanne was, of course, disappointed but took the news very well considering the circumstances."I am very sorry for the mistake."So, have you ever accidentally called someone by the wrong name? Perhaps you have called your teacher mum or dad or even your sibling by the dog's name? Let us know below...
CNN
5 days ago
- General
- CNN
Finland women's soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old
The manager of Finland's women's national soccer team has apologized after mistakenly calling up a 51-year-old with the same surname as a 23-year-old who she meant to select. Outi Saarinen called up former player Stina Ruuskanen for the team's game against Serbia this week, instead of Djurgården defender Nanne Ruuskanen. The mistake was made too late for it to be corrected in time for the game, meaning Stina Ruuskanen was formally named in Finland's squad and Nanne Ruuskanen missed out. 'Nanne was, of course, disappointed but took the news very well considering the circumstances,' Saarinen said in a statement on the Finnish Football Association website. 'I am very sorry for the mistake.' Stina Ruuskanen – who last played for the Finnish national team 29 years ago when she made two appearances for the Helmarit and has been retired for years – took the call-up in good spirits. 'I'm definitely ready if the call comes! Just yesterday I was playing in a hobby league match … so my game feel is good,' she told the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, per Reuters. Finland went onto draw against Serbia, missing out on the opportunity to win its UEFA Nations League group.
CNN
5 days ago
- General
- CNN
Finland women's soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old
The manager of Finland's women's national soccer team has apologized after mistakenly calling up a 51-year-old with the same surname as a 23-year-old who she meant to select. Outi Saarinen called up former player Stina Ruuskanen for the team's game against Serbia this week, instead of Djurgården defender Nanne Ruuskanen. The mistake was made too late for it to be corrected in time for the game, meaning Stina Ruuskanen was formally named in Finland's squad and Nanne Ruuskanen missed out. 'Nanne was, of course, disappointed but took the news very well considering the circumstances,' Saarinen said in a statement on the Finnish Football Association website. 'I am very sorry for the mistake.' Stina Ruuskanen – who last played for the Finnish national team 29 years ago when she made two appearances for the Helmarit and has been retired for years – took the call-up in good spirits. 'I'm definitely ready if the call comes! Just yesterday I was playing in a hobby league match … so my game feel is good,' she told the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, per Reuters. Finland went onto draw against Serbia, missing out on the opportunity to win its UEFA Nations League group.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Finland women accidentally call up long-retired 51-YEAR-OLD for international clash with 23-year-old pro now banned
Veteran had incredible response to shocking blunder SHE'S FINNISHED Finland women accidentally call up long-retired 51-YEAR-OLD for international clash with 23-year-old pro now banned Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FINLAND accidentally called up a retired 51-YEAR-OLD for international duty. And it meant her namesake missed out on a crucial Nations League match. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Nanne Ruuskanen was supposed to be named in the Finland team for the Nations League Credit: Alamy 2 Instead the Finland manager named her 51-year-old namesake who last played for her country 29 years ago Credit: Alamy Finland women's manager Outi Saarinen apologised for the incredible blunder. Saarinen named Stina Ruuskanen in the squad for Finland's clash with Serbia. However, Ruuskanen was born in 1974 and has long been retired. Instead, she was supposed to include her namesake Nanne Ruuskanen - a 23-year-old defender who plays for Djurgarden. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IT'S JUST NOT RON Major security breach as Cristiano Ronaldo is grabbed by pitch invader The pair are not related. But with the error not spotted until after the team sheet deadline, it was too late to make the change - meaning Nanne could not play in the 1-1 draw, one of Finland's last matches before Euro 2025. Stina earned two caps for Finland in the 1990s - with the latter coming a whopping 29 years ago. That is why she was on Uefa's database system, leading to the clerical error - forcing Nanne to wait to make her senior national team debut. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Stina took it well and joked to Finnish reporters: "It's amazing to still be called up to the national team at this age. "It's a must-win match tonight so that's probably why I've been selected. Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstones "I'm definitely ready if the call comes. "Just yesterday I was playing in a hobby league match... so my game feel is good." Saarinen, meanwhile, expressed her sincere regret over the unfortunate incident. She said: "Nanne was, of course, disappointed but took the news very well considering the circumstances. "I am very sorry for the mistake."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Finland women accidentally call up long-retired 51-YEAR-OLD for international clash with 23-year-old pro now banned
FINLAND accidentally called up a retired 51-YEAR-OLD for international duty. And it meant her namesake missed out on a crucial Nations League match. 2 Nanne Ruuskanen was supposed to be named in the Finland team for the Nations League Credit: Alamy 2 Instead the Finland manager named her 51-year-old namesake who last played for her country 29 years ago Credit: Alamy Finland women's manager Outi Saarinen apologised for the incredible blunder. Saarinen named Stina Ruuskanen in the squad for Finland's clash with Serbia. However, Ruuskanen was born in 1974 and has long been retired. Instead, she was supposed to include her namesake Nanne Ruuskanen - a 23-year-old defender who plays for READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The pair are not related. But with the error not spotted until after the team sheet deadline, it was too late to make the change - meaning Nanne could not play in the 1-1 draw, one of Finland's last matches before Stina earned two caps for That is why she was on Uefa's database system, leading to the clerical error - forcing Nanne to wait to make her senior national team debut. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Stina took it well and joked to Finnish reporters: "It's amazing to still be called up to the national team at this age. "It's a must-win match tonight so that's probably why I've been selected. Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstones "I'm definitely ready if the call comes. "Just yesterday I was playing in a hobby league match... so my game feel is good." Saarinen, meanwhile, expressed her sincere regret over the unfortunate incident. She said: "Nanne was, of course, disappointed but took the news very well considering the circumstances. "I am very sorry for the mistake."
