✍️| Vivianne Miedema via her AD Column
"Training camp in Australia? To put it bluntly: I'd rather go to Spain. But the fact that women's teams are making these kinds of trips means that women's football is growing in popularity and the money involved is increasing.”
🗣️ Danielle van de Donk about Miedema’s return
“I’m happy Viv is there again. It’s incredible she scored. She deserves it. I find it impressive she rocked up twice after such injuries. This team is not perfect yet, understandably. But I think Viv makes us play better football.”
🩵 | Vivianne Miedema in press conference today
“I knew obviously there was gonna be mixed reactions for joining City… I don’t ask people to understand it or support it. But I do ask people to respect it.”
🗣️ Sherida Spitse in tears after Miedema goal secures team Euros ticket
“Its so beautiful that Viv scored the goal. She worked so hard. I don't know what its like to come back from something like that and to have to deal with setbacks. Its all the more beautiful she scored.”
💬 | Leah Williamson on facing Vivianne Miedema the first match of the season
“If anyone knows how to get past us it’ll be her, right? I hope the fans give her the welcome she deserves. I can’t wait. It’s going to be a very competitive match. Why not start the season that way?”
"For my own mental state. And because I was very worried about Vic,"
Vivianne Miedema on turning the tv off during the Dutch’s Euro qualifying match against Finland when Victoria Pelova went down injured.
💬 “I’ve always been extremely loyal to Arsenal. I’ve done every single thing in the thought process thinking this is the right thing for the club. Looking back maybe I should’ve made the step earlier”
Vivianne Miedema answers to SkySports about her move
🗣️ | Lauren Hemp talks about Vivianne Miedema joining Manchester City via
@SkySports
“She’s got so many strengths. Hardly any weaknesses. She’s a natural goalscorer. We need that. We know what she’s brought to the WSL for many years. I’ve looked up to her so much growing up…”
💬 “I know that me making this step, moving away from my home, my own house, comes with certain anxiety and difficulties. I think as much as we always say we’re open to mental health and we do want to help each other out, I think a lot of people are not capable or don’t feel
🗣️ | 𝙈𝙞𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘… 🎶🎶
Remembering Maria Petri, who sadly passed away, two years ago today. ❤️
Her voice changed the women’s game.
(📺:
@DAZNWFootball
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🗣️ | Vivianne Miedema about joining
@ManCity
"I feel that many eyes are on me but I'm focused on staying fit and becoming the old Viv. For now it feels good with these girls, on and off the pitch. I feel free, I can be myself. I hope my joy for the game returns entirely soon."
🔓 | Vivianne Miedema would absolutely not call Khiara Keating in case of an emergency
“I would say Jill because its the easiest one but I also know that she’ll be useless, so I’ll probably put it on Alex, maybe?”
[via BBCSport]
Full video
⏮️ | Vivianne Miedema to ESPN about working with Jill Roord and Kerstin Casparij
“They are both buzzing! I’ve played together with Jill for a very long time. At national with Ker too. I think it’s a good group of Dutchies over at City.”
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🗣️ | Vivianne Miedema addresses anxiety via Instagram
“I am very good in overthinking so moving + starting anew is a big step for me too. I’m really excited to finally get started but with change also comes a lot of anxiety hence why some me/us time this week was so important.”
🇳🇱 ➔ 🇬🇧 | We’ve received the request to add English subtitles to a Dutch interview from the Archives.
Vivianne Miedema about her historic eighteen goals
(📼: OnsOranje)
🚨 | Vivianne Miedema and other professionals take action against FIFA and Saudi Oil Giant Aramco
"This letter shows that this is what we as players do not want to stand for and accept within women's football," said 120-time international Miedema, who plays for Manchester City.
ℹ️ | We’ve had video and pictures sent to us in which it seems Viv is holding a hot water bottle. Unless reported through official channels, speculating just creates unnecessary talk. Athletes deserve privacy and overanalyzing how they look after their bodies helps nobody. 👊
📲 | Vivianne Miedema via Instagram
“there's not been many games I've been more nervous for than for this one. but thank you and I'm grateful for the warm welcome (back) from all fans today. 🩵❤️”
🩵| Vivianne Miedema presented at Manchester City Signing Event today
“I’ve known Jill since I was 13, we’ve played together for such a long time. Obviously played with Kirsten as well. They are lovely girls and will definitely help me settle in.”
💬 | Message from Vivianne Miedema for 🇳🇱 U19 ahead of their final against Spain today
“Hey girls its your turn now. Ten years ago we won the Euros with the Under-19. Also facing Spain in the final. You have a lot of talent, play great football. You grew in this tournament..”
Viv Miedema vs Arsenal
74 mins
47 touches
30/35 passes completed
2/2 dribbles completed
4/6 duels won
3 recoveries
0 chances created
5 shots
2 on target
1 goal ⚽
A very Viv performance on her return to the Emirates 🔴🌊
#BarclaysWSL
#AWFC
🩵| Vivianne Miedema presented at Manchester City Signing Event today
“Having played here [Joie Stadium] for the last 7 years its always one of the stadiums that I actually didn’t like coming to that much because we never won here.”
📺 | Vivianne Miedema reflects on traveling to Australia in late 2022 with
@OptusSport
“I wanted to get away from everything. I spent two weeks there, done plenty of hikes, cups of coffees and everything. It was really nice to be here and switch off.”
🩵| Vivianne Miedema presented at Manchester City Signing Event today
“Having played here [Joie Stadium] for the last 7 years its always one of the stadiums that I actually didn’t like coming to that much because we never won here.”
♥️🧠 | Today is World Mental Health Day, the right moment to remember Viv’s message to us all earlier this month:
💬 “I know it's the same message over and over, but we can't share it enough. Please take care of yourself, the closest people around you and any stranger that may
📰 | Vivianne Miedema is open to moving to Australia 🇦🇺
“Circumstances & culture, I think Australia has got something really different to give than other leagues. So, for me, I’d love to maybe play one year in Australia and to do it here. See how it is.”
💬 “I wanted to be respectful for the fans who have stood by for the last seven years and are still standing by me, so I think I did the right thing in that sense.”
Vivianne Miedema talks about not celebrating a goal against Arsenal via The Guardian
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