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"The players of the 1971 World Cup were forgotten because they were women"
MX⚽ Sports13 days ago

"The players of the 1971 World Cup were forgotten because they were women"

In September 1971, Mexican female footballers played in the final of the first Women's World Cup at the Estadio Azteca, facing Denmark. Despite their historic performance, the event was overshadowed by celebrity appearances before the match, leading to the athletes being largely forgotten over time. The story of these pioneering players remained obscure until the 50th anniversary of the tournament, which sparked documentaries and cultural projects to revive their legacy. A graphic novel titled 'Pioneras. La historia que cambió el fútbol mexicano' has been published to honor them, featuring illustrations and narratives from multiple authors. The creators discussed how they researched and documented this overlooked chapter of Mexican sports history.

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El Universal logoEl UniversalIndependentCenter13 days ago
"The players of the 1971 World Cup were forgotten because they were women"

In September 1971, Mexican female footballers played in the final of the first Women's World Cup at the Estadio Azteca, facing Denmark. Despite their historic performance, the event was overshadowed by celebrity appearances before the match, leading to the athletes being largely forgotten over time. The story of these pioneering players remained obscure until the 50th anniversary of the tournament, which sparked documentaries and cultural projects to revive their legacy. A graphic novel titled 'Pioneras. La historia que cambió el fútbol mexicano' has been published to honor them, featuring illustrations and narratives from multiple authors. The creators discussed how they researched and documented this overlooked chapter of Mexican sports history.

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