Soccer-Ingle steps down as Wales captain


Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Nations League - Group C - Wales v Germany - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, Britain - December 5, 2023 Wales' Sophie Ingle in action with Germany's Elisa Senss Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

(Reuters) - Sophie Ingle announced on Sunday that she is stepping down as Wales captain after leading the side for nine years.

The 32-year-old Chelsea midfielder, who was first appointed to the role in February 2015, said it was now time for someone else to take over.

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