Scotland women's national team players have not engaged in any discussions about boycotting their forthcoming UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches against Israel. This confirmation comes from midfielder Christy Grimshaw, who stated that the squad's attention remains firmly on the sporting aspect of the double-header.
Grimshaw, who plays her club football for AC Milan, clarified the team's position during a media briefing. She emphasised that the players' primary focus is on their performance and securing vital points in their qualifying group. The team is currently preparing for their away fixture against Israel on Friday, 31 May, followed by a home game at Hampden Park on Tuesday, 4 June.
The fixtures are part of Scotland's campaign to qualify for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament. Scotland are drawn in League B, Group 2, alongside Serbia, Slovakia, and Israel. These two matches against Israel are crucial for the team's aspirations to top their group and potentially earn promotion to League A for the next qualifying cycle, or secure a play-off spot.
The focus on football comes amidst broader discussions in various sports regarding international fixtures. However, Grimshaw's comments clearly indicate that such conversations have not permeated the Scotland women's national team camp. The players are committed to representing their country on the pitch and delivering results for head coach Pedro Martinez Losa.
The team will be aiming to build momentum in their qualifying campaign. Their last competitive outing saw them secure a draw against Serbia, and they will be looking for maximum points from these two encounters with Israel to strengthen their position in the group standings.