History of Women's Football

The History of Women's Football – The Great Portuguese Adventure is the first-ever book dedicated to the history of women's football in Portugal, marking a new chapter in the country's sports literature. The result of extensive and meticulous research, it spans decades and two centuries, tracing the evolution of the game and the country's profound political, social, and cultural transformations.

From the early days of women's football, at a time when the mere idea of a woman playing was met with ridicule; to the formation of the first teams at Boavista and União de Coimbra; the first national competition, still organised by clubs; the first unofficial women's national team; the arrival of the Taça de Portugal at Jamor, and finally the international prominence achieved by the teams of the Portuguese Football Federation and the major clubs, it reveals a journey of resilience, struggle, and triumph.

With particular focus on the women who shaped this history, this book brings together vivid and detailed first-hand accounts of the women who fought to challenge stereotypes and claim their place in sport.