Brighton will meet Manchester City at Wembley for the Women’s FA Cup final on Sunday, 15:00 BST. The Seagulls chase their first major trophy while City, fresh WSL champions, eye a domestic double. Coach Dario Vidosic says the match is a chance to honour his late father, Rado, whose cancer battle ended in January. His family will sit in the stands, adding personal weight.

Rado Vidosic, 64, was the club’s head of women’s and girls’ coaching and Dario’s father. After a month of compassionate leave, Dario returned in February, spurring Brighton to seventh place and their historic cup run. He draws daily guidance from his father’s notes, recalling their shared coaching roots from Melbourne City to the present. He also credits his mother’s support in balancing travel and coaching.

Brighton’s recent £8.5 million upgrade to the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre and plans for a £75‑80 m purpose‑built women’s stadium underline the club’s long‑term ambition. Star signings such as Fran Kirby, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Kiko Seike give the side the quality to challenge City’s dominance. The stadium project, budgeted at £75‑80 m, aims to host international fixtures. A win would cement the Seagulls’ rise and give Rado a fitting tribute.