34 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestThree-time Olympic medallist and 2012 FIFA World Women's Coach of the Year Pia Sundhage tells us how she felt when she was first called up to the Swedish women's national team. She believes that football gave her a way of life. She tells Stina Blackstenius, FIFA Women's World Cup Bronze Medal and two Olympic Games Silver Medal winner, and Molly Johansson, both players for BK Häcken. Stina talks to them about the feelings she had when she took part in the Olympic Games, and how playing in France made her stronger, while Molly shows her goals for the future.
"Champions" (Campeonas) explores the past, present and future of women's soccer by looking at three generations united by passion across different European countries. In each episode, a pioneering player will talk about the past, a current star will showcase the current challenges and a future heroine will reflect on what's to come. With a road movie narrative, each episode will travel the world with the aim of uncovering the origins of women's soccer, the obstacles it has overcome, the challenges it still faces and what's left to do. The series will also focus on inclusion, the different game styles by country and, of course, meet and share testimonials of today's top European players.
Creator
Elena Carrascal
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