Database Error Leads to Finland Team Selection Mix-Up

Finland women's national team manager Outi Saarinen apologized after a clerical error, partly due to outdated database records, led to the accidental selection of 51-year-old former player Stina Ruuskanen for a Nations League match against Serbia instead of 23-year-old defender Nanne Ruuskanen. The mistake was not discovered until after the team sheet deadline, resulting in Nanne missing the 1-1 draw. Stina, who last played for Finland 29 years ago, responded to the error with humor, joking about her potential readiness to play. Nanne, who is not related to Stina, expressed disappointment but took the situation well. Both Saarinen and the Finnish Football Association issued public apologies for the administrative mix-up. The incident has drawn attention to the importance of maintaining accurate player records in international sports.