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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
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 The Arsenal defender has been struggling with pubalgia for several months and has now withdrawn from Spain's squad for the tournament.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.
Fox Sports
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
More wins, more drinks: Pubs in England and Wales could extend hours during Women's Euros
Soccer fans in England and Wales might be allowed to spend more time in pubs if their teams go far at the Women's European Championship being held in Switzerland in July. The British government is launching a four-week consultation to discuss whether pubs can extend their opening hours from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. should England or Wales reach the semifinals or final of Euro 2025. Britain's home secretary has the power to extend licensing hours for occasions of "exceptional international, national or local significance," the government said Monday. England's women's team — whose players are nicknamed the Lionesses — will be defending the title won on home soil in 2022. It was the nation's first major international title since the men's team won the World Cup in 1966. "The Lionesses showed us in 2022 what it means to bring football home," said Diana Johnson, the government's policing minister, "and now we want to make sure the whole nation can come together again to cheer on our teams." The consultation period will hear views from the public, licensing authorities and hospitality industry before any plans are approved by the government. Hospitality bosses said pubs staying open later would provide a boost in difficult financial times for the trade. "The exponential growth in the popularity of women's football presents an incredible moment for both the sport and the night-time economy," said Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association. "The success of the Lionesses in recent years has inspired a new generation of supporters, and it is only right that we embrace this enthusiasm by ensuring fans have the opportunity to enjoy the matches in social settings." Euro 2025 runs from July 2-27. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience UEFA Women's European Championship Get more from UEFA Women's European Championship Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
