Former England manager Fabio Capello awkwardly called Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman, 'Sabrina' after presenting her with the Johan Cruyff award. The ex-Three Lions manager presented Wiegman with the award for the best Women's coach of the year.
It was another historic campaign for the Dutch coach, as the Lionesses won their second consecutive Womens European Championship. They avengedtheir loss to Spain in the Women's World Cup final by overcoming them on a penalty shootout. In Paris for the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, Capello was on stage to hand the award over to Wiegman. But the Italian endured a blunder on stage as he called her by the wrong first name.
Wiegman did not acknowledge the former Russia manager's mistake in her speech. Instead, she said: "What an honour to get this award after a very special summer, and even more of an insane tournament we had at the Euros in Switzerland.
"First of all I would like to thank the players, the staff, the FA and my family for the hard work, the trust and the unconditional support. Without you I would not be standing here.
"The women's game has grown so far we have broken records. I would also like to thank Switzerland for organising the Euros because it was absolutely insane.
"This is not just a personal honour. I see it as a recognition of the women's game, of our journey and where we have come so far. With that recognition we have to take responsibility and try to keep our identity. Being authentic, being inclusive, a place where everyone belongs.
"I hope we will keep fighting together against misogyny and racism. Sport should always unite and never divide. This award means even more because it is named after Johan Cruyff.
"He believed in the power of sport and believed in every kid having the opportunity to play, to grow and to belong, and that is why I feel so connected with him. I would like to say let's keep moving forward, keep uniting our beautiful game and enjoying our beautiful game too. Let's celebrate our successes too. And if Burna Boy's around, let's do some dancing too."
Wiegman is recognised as being one of the greatest managers to ever take charge of an England team. Meanwhile the one and only major competition Capello took charge off was the 2010 World Cup, which saw the Three Lions exit to Germany in the Round of 16, in a clash best remembered for Frank Lampard's infamous 'Ghost goal.'
Wiegman was not the only person from the Lionesses to be celebrating. Hannah Hampton picked up the women's Yashin Trophy which is given out to the best goalkeeper in the world.
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