In this episode of the GESP and SoccHER joint podcast, host Ruža welcomes Margarida Sa to discuss her football journey.

Margarida shares how her passion for football began at age 11, influenced by her father.

She recounts her experiences playing in men’s, mixed, and women’s teams, eventually becoming a champion player in Portugal’s Campeonato Nationals of the North.

They also discuss her involvement in martial arts and her decision to prioritize football.

Margarida expresses her dreams of playing for the national team and encourages girls to pursue football with a competitive mindset despite setbacks.