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History of Women's Football - The great Portuguese Adventure is the first work ever dedicated to the trajectory of football played by women in Portugal, marking a new chapter in national sports literature. The result of extensive and meticulous research, it spans decades and spans two centuries, following the evolution of the game and the country's profound political, social and cultural transformations.
From the beginnings of women's football, at a time when the mere idea of ??a woman playing was mocked; the formation of the first teams at Boavista and União de Coimbra; the first national competition, still organized by clubs; the first unofficial women's team; from the arrival of the Taça de Portugal to Jamor, to the prominent status of international projection achieved by the teams of the Portuguese Football Federation and the main clubs, a trajectory of resilience, struggle and overcoming is revealed.
With a special emphasis on the protagonists who shaped this story, this book brings together vivid and detailed testimonies about the role of women who fought to defy stereotypes and claim their place in sport.
24 x 17 cms, softback, 216 pages.
2024
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