Former Swiss football player Lara Dickenmann had no female role models as a child. For her, the boom in women's football has not yet fully arrived in Switzerland. She sees hosting the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 here as a chance to change that. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Football has always been the focus for the 39-year-old. "Football, which has so far stubbornly clung to being one of the last bastions of masculinity in this country, will be presented in a new light next summer," Dickenmann told Swiss German newspaper Sonntagsblick. This could be a turning point, not only in sport, but also in society, she says. It is important to use this opportunity to strengthen women's football and continue on the path to equality. + Switzerland to host Women’s Euro 2025 She has seen a lot of progress during her playing days. She was one of the first players abroad to make a living from football and play in front of packed stands or on television. "Since I hung up ...
