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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Wilkinson

INSANE: How lucy bronze was able to play with a broken leg - The Real Truth

  • Lucy Bronze played through Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia, with her mother Diane Bronze revealing how she was able to play on BBC Woman's Hour.
  • Diana confirmed the injury occurred in June, but the Lioness medical team and many teammates kept it confidential throughout the competition.
  • Bronze's sports science degree helped her manage the pain and injury, enabling her to continue playing.
  • Her club, Chelsea, was also aware of the injury, and the secret was well-kept among those who knew.
  • Diane Bronze explained that her children are "Tough Bronzes" due to a Portuguese naming tradition, combining her maiden name with her husband's.

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