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'I want to play for mum' – Arsenal's Cooney-Cross

September 11, 2026 · BBC Sport

Kyra Cooney-Cross is gearing up for her initial appearance at Emirates Stadium following the tragic loss of her mother, Jess, to cancer. The Arsenal midfielder expressed her heartfelt motivation to honor her mum on the pitch during this upcoming fixture. Navigating the grieving process, Cooney-Cross shared that she has been coping by taking life one step and single day at a time.

Original source: BBC Sport ↗

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