Irene Paredes: Football & Motherhood Balance

Irene Paredes, the experienced Barcelona defender who has won nearly everything except the Eurocup, is preparing for this Sunday's clásico at Camp Nou. The 35-year-old footballer balances her professional career with motherhood to her 7-month-old daughter Lea and 5-year-old son Mateo, often choosing rest over watching late matches.

A symbol of women's football professionalization in Spain, Paredes reflects on how giving opportunities to young girls changes everything in the sport. As she aims for more titles including the World Cup in Brazil, she continues to lead both on and off the field, representing a generation that transformed perception of women's football in Spain. rocore.sbs