Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:57 pm on 29 June 2022.
Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd. I'm pleased to be able to debate the matter this afternoon—our Cymru: creating a leading football nation. And if I may, Llywydd, give a minute of my own time to Samuel Kurtz, Mike Hedges, Llyr Gruffydd and Tom Giffard.
I'm sure you will agree with me, Llywydd, that I can't remember a more exciting time for Welsh football. The men's national team have played twice in consecutive European championships and have qualified for the world cup for the first time since 1958, and, of course, we all here in this Senedd wish them every success in the future competition. But it's not just the men's team who've had success; the women's national team is creating a real buzz with record attendances and striking on-field performances. Legends of the Welsh game, like Gareth Bale and Jess Fishlock, are inspiring the next generation of players.