Paredes: Girls' Foundations Transform Sports

Irene Paredes, the 35-year-old football champion from Guipúzcoa, has won almost everything except the Eurocup that Spain lost on penalties in 2025. She remains ambitious, targeting the upcoming World Cup in Brazil and a new season with Barcelona, which is currently in a rebuilding phase.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Paredes is a symbol of the professionalization of women's football in Spain. A mother of two—Lea, 7 months old, and Mateo, 5 years old—she balances her demanding career with motherhood, often sacrificing sleep to maintain her performance. 'If you establish foundations and give opportunities to girls, everything changes,' she reflects, highlighting her role in changing perceptions of women's sports in Spain. forestarrow.help