Fabio Capello makes embarrassing gaffe when presenting Sarina Wiegman award at Ballon d’Or
Ex-England men’s manager makes Lionesses blunder at Ballon d’Or awards
- Sarina Wiegman, manager of the Lionesses, was awarded the Johan Cruyff trophy for best women’s coach at the Ballon d’Or awards in Paris.
- Fabio Capello, the presenter, mispronounced her name as ‘Sabrina Wiegman’ during the ceremony.
- Wiegman received the accolade for leading England to their second consecutive Euros title in Switzerland this summer, her third consecutive Euros win as a coach.
- In her acceptance speech, Wiegman advocated for football to be an inclusive environment and urged the sport to unite against misogyny and racism.
- Despite a plea from Ruud Gullit to return to manage the Dutch team, Wiegman confirmed her intention to remain with the Lionesses until after the 2027 World Cup.