"To be a Barbie role model is so special. To have my very own one-of-a-kind doll - I'm very proud of that. You don't really believe these things could happen. You always look for the trophies and the wins on the pitch but, off the pitch, this is a massive win."
"As a young girl, you dreamed of having these moments but they never seemed to be the case that they could come true. Kelly was a key member of the England squads that won the past two European Championships, scoring the Lionesses' extra-time winner at Wembley in the 2022 final against Germany."
Mattel launched its inaugural 'Barbie Dream Team' to commemorate International Women's Day, featuring accomplished female athletes who have excelled in their respective sports. England forward Chloe Kelly, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana are among the sporting figures honored with custom dolls. Kelly expressed pride in becoming a Barbie role model, describing it as a significant achievement beyond on-field victories. The 28-year-old has achieved remarkable success, including scoring the extra-time winner in England's 2022 European Championship victory and the winning penalty in the 2023 championship shootout. She also contributed to England's 2023 Women's World Cup final appearance and Arsenal's Women's Champions League victory.
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