![]() I think clubs in Brazil need to take Barcelona, Lyon and the biggest clubs in the world as an example. “Barcelona invest so much in women’s football. And, for her, Barcelona are an example of how to do it the right way. She says winning a World Cup would go beyond fulfilling individual dreams – it would be a chance for Brazilian clubs to appreciate and invest more in the women’s game. Geyse believes this World Cup is a chance not only for her to show her work but to improve conditions for younger players. But after a while I got used to the weather, to the food, and nowadays I’m well adapted to Europe.” “I’m from the north-east of Brazil, so it’s sunny all year round. “I also miss the food and the weather,” she says with a laugh. It’s so rewarding to be recognised in your town. “I’m from a small town, so when I’m there people know who I am. “What I miss the most is my family, the people that I love,” she says of life in Europe. It is a small community, and Geyse is now one of their most prominent names. Maragogi is known to be a beach paradise, with sky-blue waters and white sand. ![]() Geyse was born in the town of Maragogi, in the state of Alagoas – the province Marta also comes from. It all began more than 4,000 miles from Barcelona. They are the best team in the world and it is a dream come true, not only for me but for those around me, those who have been by my side since the beginning.” “It is an amazing feeling to be a Barça player. Geyse (left) hopes the Women’s World Cup can help improve conditions for younger players. I didn’t have a second thought – it was Barcelona. I thought there was no harm in waiting, so on Monday they decided and I signed the pre‑contract with them. “But one day I was hanging out with friends and my agent called, saying that Barcelona were interested in me but they would only get back to me on Monday. “Before Barcelona, I had a pre-contract with Arsenal,” she says. Even though her path almost led her to England, in the end it was a no-brainer. She caught the attention of big clubs in Europe after being the top scorer in the Spanish league in 2021-22. To play my second World Cup being physically well is really important, and thanks to Barcelona I’ll be really well to help the national team to achieve our dreams.”Īfter playing her first World Cup at 21, Geyse feels time and experience have helped her to improve. I am super‑grateful to them for growing me into what I needed to be in the national team and remain there. “ developed me so much personally and as a player. Geyse believes her move to the Blaugrana changed her career and perspective on football. She then played for Benfica and Madrid CFF. The other members of their group are Jamaica and France, the team that eliminated the Brazilians four years ago in the round of 16.Geyse’s career started in Brazilian futsal – and after she moved to the grass, she played for União Desportiva Alagoana, Centro Olímpico and Corinthians before moving to Europe. Swedish coach Sundhage, who led the United States to two Olympic gold medals, has had nearly four years to transform the team.īrazil will play a last friendly game at home on Sunday against Chile in Brasilia before heading to Australia to open the tournament with a game against Panama on July 24 in Adelaide, Australia. Brazil will be coached at a World Cup by a European for the first time.
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