Safia Middleton-Patel Makes History as First Female Asian Player for Wales at Major Tournament
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Summary
Safia Middleton-Patel, a Manchester United goalkeeper, made history by becoming the first female player of Asian heritage to play for Wales at a major tournament. Her achievement follows Neil Taylor, the first player of Asian heritage to play for Wales' men's side at Euro 2016. Middleton-Patel's debut was at the 2023 Pinatar Cup.
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In 2021, Taylor gave his backing to a new Professional Footballers' Association's (PFA) Asian
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