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The only two female Liga F coaches Irene Ferreras and Sara Monforte speak candidly about the realities of building a career in women’s football. From the lack of opportunities at top clubs to the different standards applied to female coaches, they reflect on leadership, failure, and the structural barriers that still shape the game. In this conversation, they also explore the possibility of women coaching in men’s football, the challenges of working with limited resources, and why greater representation in technical staffs could transform the sport.

Women’s football in Spain has grown rapidly in recent years, but the touchline still tells a different story. In Liga F, only two teams are currently led by female head coaches: Sara Monforte at RCD Espanyol and Irene Ferreras at Granada CF.

Mariano Otero, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Fever, explains in an exclusive interview with The Rise of Women’s Football why the tech company has decided to take a decisive step into the women’s game through its sponsorship of Badalona Women — and how it aims to help fill stadiums in a league that has world‑champion winners but is still working to consolidate its fanbase.

Social media has become a powerful tool for engagement in the sports world and women’s football is no exception. As the game continues to grow globally, clubs are increasingly turning to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to expand their reach and connect with fans. Yet, the landscape remains uneven: while some clubs boast massive followings and a strong digital presence, others are struggling to find their footing.

Where are the women in the top management of women’s football? Even if men still dominate at the decision-making level, a change is underway. Influential personalities such as Nadine Kessler or Michele Kang have become key players in the business world of women’s football.