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Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to... →
We all have obstacles. The feeling of satisfaction comes by overcoming something.
I think what really matters is the support you get in football regardless of the uniform you wear. Some girls feel good playing in long shorts, while... →
There's still prejudice and that resistance regarding women, not only on female football but in various activities. Men think that women are a... →
Football in Brazil is seen as a masculine sport, even with a lot of people accepting the female sport.
Clearly, those of us women who play football wish that there was more coverage.
I think my main objective is to watch as many players as I can and grab a little bit from each of them, especially the things they do well.
I didn't know there was such a thing as professional soccer, but I knew that Brazil had a women's team that competed against other countries... →
I play football in training all the time with my male friends, who are also professionals. But playing together in competition? I just don't see... →
Some boys accepted me, some didn't. And my family had comments made to them. Brazil is still a very macho society, and sports are mainly for... →
When I started playing, there were no teams and no structure, so I had to play with the boys. I get very emotional when I think about the humiliation... →
My intention is to get more involved in social projects so I can give people a message of hope.
But the reason that women's football is still unknown is because it's not on television and not widely publicised for a wide majority of the... →
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