HTML tags Revealed: The Heartwarming Trend Behind the Lionesses’ Wristband Kiss after Scoring Penalties against Nigeria in the World Cup
By Lydia Hawken
Published: 16:26 BST, 11 August 2023 | Updated: 18:04 BST, 11 August 2023
In a thrilling match on Monday night, the Lionesses secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup by defeating Nigeria in a penalty shootout. As fans anxiously watched, they may have noticed Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly and Tottenham’s Beth England kissing their wristbands after successfully converting their penalties.
Although some fans were left puzzled by the gesture, it has now been revealed that this wristband kiss trend was started by Lionesses’ coach Sarina Wiegman during the 2022 Euros. The emotional moment came to light when Sarina, after the Lionesses’ victory against Germany in the final, calmly walked onto the pitch and kissed a bracelet on her right wrist. It was later disclosed that the gesture was a tribute to her late sister, who tragically passed away before the tournament.
Following in her coach’s footsteps, Beth England and Rachel Daly continued the wristband kiss tradition. Beth’s wristband bears a handwritten motivational message that appears to read, “KNOW YOUR WHY!” On the other hand, Rachel’s wristband is inscribed with “DAD,” honoring her father who passed away in September 2021. Rachel expressed her deep connection to football and her passion for the game, which was fostered by her father.
While it is unclear if Beth England was also honoring a lost loved one with her wristband tribute, she has embraced this celebration in solidarity with her coach and teammate.
During a post-match press conference after England’s victory over Germany in the final of the 2022 Euros, Sarina Wiegman elaborated on the significance of the wristband kiss. Sarina paid homage to her sister, reflecting on her presence and expressing how proud she would have been. The Lionesses commemorated Sarina’s sister by wearing black armbands during a pre-tournament friendly against Belgium.
Sarina Wiegman believes that the impact of their historic win extends far beyond football and into society as a whole. She expressed optimism that their achievement would bring about positive change in the world. The support and unity they have experienced, from their incredible fan base to the 90,000 fans who rallied behind them in the stadium, have been truly remarkable.
As the Lionesses move forward in the Women’s World Cup, their wristband kiss tradition serves as a poignant reminder of the personal motivations and tributes that fuel their performances on the field.
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