Outi Saarinen, manager of the Finland women's football team, mistakenly named former player Stina Ruuskanen in the squad instead of current defender Nanne Ruuskanen for their match against Serbia. The mix-up led to Nanne missing the game, which ended in a draw. Stina, who last played professionally 29 years ago, humorously remarked about her readiness to play again. The Finnish Football Association acknowledged the error and expressed regret, highlighting Nanne's mature reaction to the disappointing situation.
"Nanne was, of course, disappointed but took the news very well considering the circumstances. I am very sorry for the mistake."
"I'm definitely ready if the call comes! Just yesterday I was playing in a hobby league match... so my game feel is good," Stina told the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat.
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