Alessia Russo is awarded the Freedom of Maidstone for her achievements with the Lionesses… as the England star reveals plan to ‘continue inspiring next generation’
- Russo was part of the England team that won Euro 2022, scoring four goals
- She grew up in Maidstone, which the Arsenal striker described as her ‘home’
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Alessia Russo has awarded the Honor of the Borough of Maidstone for her historic achievements with the Lionesses.
Russo was part of the England team that won Euro 2022, scoring four goals at the tournament and was also the joint top scorer when the Lionesses reached the World Cup final for the first time last summer.
Russo grew up in Maidstone and is only the eighth person to be awarded the city’s honorary freedom by unanimous vote.
āIt is a tremendous honor for me to receive this award,ā Russo said.
āMaidstone is my home and always will be, so I’m delighted to have been given the freedom from the council. I will continue to promote women’s football in the region and hopefully help and inspire the next generation of Lionesses.ā
Alessia Russo has been awarded the Freedom of Maidstone for her achievements with the Lionesses
Russo was part of the England team that won Euro 2022 and reached the World Cup final last year
Russo, who now plays for Arsenal, grew up in Maidstone and said she will continue to try to inspire the next generation.
Maidstone Borough Council has worked with Russo’s family to celebrate her achievements and contribution to women’s football. Her legacy, along with that of the Lionesses, will help increase participation in sports, especially girls playing soccer.
āWe are very proud of Alessia’s achievements and continued contribution to football,ā said Mayor of Maidstone, Councilor Gordon Newton.
āI sincerely hope that she will encourage more young people ā both girls and boys ā to follow in her footsteps.ā
