‘Firm steps forward’: Irene Paredes praises Spain progress before Euros final
Irene Paredes, the captain of the Spanish women's national football team, has praised the progress made by Spain in recent years, particularly since their World Cup triumph in 2023. The team's run to the final of the 2025 European Championships, which was watched by 3.3 million viewers in Spain, has further highlighted the growing interest and acceptance of women's football in the country. Paredes believes that Spain has been "opening doors" for women in their society, though she acknowledges that there is still more work to be done. The team's historic achievement of reaching their first-ever women's European final is seen as an important step forward in the continued effort to promote and support the growth of the women's game in Spain.
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