Marlène Kasaj

“For me, the support I offer is simple: when I'm on the pitch I feel compelled to win, even if it's just to bring a small moment of happiness to our people”

“It's been hard to cope with”

“Seeing the victims - children, mothers, fathers who've lost loved ones, and families torn apart - was heartbreaking”

“Every team comes here to become champions. Nothing is easy, but we are ready to give everything to go all the way”

“When we qualified, I told everyone it was possible and we could win it. I'm thrilled we achieved it together as a team, and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead”

“The mental picture of what could happen if I scored was what kept me believing and focused within those few secondsn”

“I was praying in my head, 'God, help us,' while closing my eyes. Then, I just heard the scream, 'Goal”

“Honestly, it was tough to think straight”

“I concentrated on the ball, not the penalty kick itself. I told myself, 'This is our chance to take the lead.' Luckily, I scored, and it means the world to me and the team. I'm relieved I didn't disappoint”

“I believed we could win the final, and that mentality drove me as I approached the box”

“I was emotional as I walked up to take the penalty kick”