Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 16:17 / Updated Thursday, June 5, 2025:17
The female representative of Finland, Outi Saarinen, nominated for the match with Serbia (1-1) on Stina Ruuskanen, 51, withdrawn. She wanted to call Nanne Ruuskanen, 23, but confused her name.
Outi Saarinen apologized for the incredible gap, but it was already too late. As the error was not observed until after the deadline for sending the list with the La Uefa lot, it was too late to correct the error, so Nanne Ruuskan could not play in the draw with Serbia (1-1), one of Finland's last matches before Euro 2025.
Stina had played twice for the national of Finland in the 90s. The last time, 29 years ago. That is why he was in the UEFA database, which led to the administrative error, forcing Nanne to wait to debut on the national senior team.
Stina Ruuskanen: “It is amazing to be called to the national team even at this age”
Contacted by the Finnish journalists before the match with Serbian, “pensioner” was amused and said: “It is amazing to be called to the national team even at this age. It is a mandatory match to win tonight, that's why I was selected.”
At the same time, he confessed to them that he was in shape: “If the summons comes, I am prepared! Even yesterday I played in a game in” Hobby League “, so there is no problem. I am satisfied with how I evolved.”
Selector Outi Saarinen: “I'm very sorry. Nanne received the news very well, given the circumstances”
Subsequently, the coach Outi Saarinen failed and assured that Nanne Ruuskan did not make a case of her gap.
Outi Saarinen, the female representative of Finland
“Nanne was, of course, disappointed, but she received the news very well, given the circumstances. I am very sorry for the mistake,” said the Finns coach.
