Football

Meet some of the top footballers to watch out for at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. They recount how wearing the national shirt at the Olympic Games has always been very special to them.

Originals

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World at their Feet | Trailer

Her parents sacrificed everything to give her a chance to achieve her dream of becoming a professional player. From a farming village in the middle of Colombia to being the best number 10 of her country, Leicy Santos’ story is an amazing journey. She left alone to Bogota at 12 and at 15 years old, she was called into the national team. She participated in Rio 2016 Olympics. After winning the first ever professional women’s championship in 2017 with Santa Fe, in 2019, she was the first ever Colombian Player to be signed for a European team, first Colombian player to score in the Champions League and MVP in 2019/20 for Atletico Madrid. She now targets top 3 at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Leicy SANTOS

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Atletico Madrid's darling is key to Colombia success | World at their Feet

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Leicy

For many parents, there is nothing greater than watching their children fulfill their biggest dreams.
That's why many make the sacrifices they do – and Leicy Santos’s parents, Elizaith and Diana, are no different.
It all began with a trial at Besser FC, when Leicy was just 12 years old.

Football | Women's World Cup 2023

BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA - JULY 25: Leicy Santos of Colombia celebrates after winning the Women's CONMEBOL Copa America 2022 Semi Final match between Colombia and Argentina at Estadio Alfonso Lopez on July 25, 2022 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Leicy Santos: Colombia’s history-maker aiming for the FIFA World Cup 2023 podium

Colombia have done it!
The hosts of Copa América Femenina 2022 beat Argentina 1-0 in the semi-final on Monday night (25 July), to secure their spot in the final.
It also guarantees the Colombians a place at the Paris 2024 Olympic women's football tournament.

Football | Olympic Qualifier | Women's Copa America 2022

Colombia

Copa America Femenina 2022: Colombia reach final to secure ticket to Paris 2024

After 15 days of competition, including an exciting group phase, the stage is now set for a thrilling finale at the 2022 Copa América Femenina, the biggest women’s football tournament in South America.
As the tournament moves into its final stage on the line will be a continental crown -

CALI, COLOMBIA - JULY 21: Adriana of Brazil celebrates after scoring the sixth goal of her team during a Group B match between Brazil and Peru as part of Women's CONMEBOL Copa America Peru 2022 at Estadio Pascual Guerrero on July 21, 2022 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

Adriana of Brazil celebrates after scoring

2022 Women's Copa America: Four teams vie for continental glory and Paris 2024 spots in upcoming semi-finals

Paris 2024

Rio 2016

This Womens's Quarter-Final match with Spain vs Colombia, at Lyon Stadium, Lyon, on 03/08/24. Final score ESP 2(4):2(2) COL.

Paris 2024 | Olympic Games

Replay

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ESP-COL - Women's Quarter-Final | Football | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Women's Group A Match between Colombia and Canada took place on 31/07/2024 at Nice Stadium, Nice. Final Score CAN 1:0 COL.

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Women's Group A Match between New Zealand and Colombia at the Lyon Stadium, Lyon on 28/07/24. Final Score COL 2:0 NZL.

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The Women's Group A Match between France and Colombia that took place on 25/07/2024 at the Lyon Stadium, Lyon. Final Score FRA 3:2 COL.

Leicy SANTOS

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World at their Feet | Trailer

Atletico Madrid's darling is key to Colombia success | World at their Feet

Leicy SANTOS
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Olympic Results

Leicy SANTOS

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World at their Feet | Trailer

Atletico Madrid's darling is key to Colombia success | World at their Feet

Leicy SANTOS Replays

Olympic Results

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