Jess Fishlock and Chris Coleman enter Welsh Sports Hall of Fame
Welsh footballer Jess Fishlock has been inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of her record-breaking career. She was honored alongside former manager Chris Coleman and several other notable figures from Welsh football history.
Why it matters
This induction highlights the growing recognition of women's contributions to national sporting heritage and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Football Association of Wales.
Image source, FAW Image caption, Jess Fishlock has two regular season Seattle Reign games and up to three NWSL play-off matches before ending her playing career
Wales' record-breaker Jess Fishlock has been inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame as she prepares to bring the curtain down on her landmark career.
Fishlock, 39, is set to retire from club football at the end of the season having already stepped away from the international game with more appearances and goals than any other Welsh player.
She was hailed as the country's "best ever footballer", as she was honoured alongside Chris Coleman, the manager who oversaw Wales' historic run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
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