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Finland Manager Apologizes for Selection Mix-Up

6/6/2025

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Finland women's manager Outi Saarinen issued an apology after a mix-up led to the selection of 51-year-old retired player Stina Ruuskanen instead of 23-year-old defender Nanne Ruuskanen for a crucial match against Serbia. The blunder, discovered too late, meant Nanne missed the 1-1 Women's Nations League draw, but both players shared a laugh over the incident.

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Finland women's manager Outi Saarinen issued an apology after a mix-up led to the selection of 51-year-old retired player Stina Ruuskanen instead of 23-year-old defender Nanne Ruuskanen for a crucial match against Serbia. The blunder, discovered too late, meant Nanne missed the 1-1 Women's Nations League draw, but both players shared a laugh over the incident.