Safia Middleton-Patel: Life as an Autistic Footballer at Euro 2025
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Summary
Goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, part of the Wales squad for Euro 2025, shares her experiences as an autistic footballer. Despite challenges like overstimulation and social interactions, she excels in her sport. Her unique perspectives and talents shine through both on and off the pitch.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOverstimulation has sent her to bed, exhausted, for a week.
A misunderstood social interaction can ruin her mood for months.
And, unconnected to her disorder, she is of the opinion that tomatoes are vegetables, whatever the scientists say.
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