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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Garry

Como defender prints CV on shirt to highlight post-career difficulties for female players

Alia Guagni had her CV printed on her shirt for the final game over her career, which Como won 3-1.
Alia Guagni had her CV printed on her shirt for the final game over her career, which Como won 3-1. Photograph: Fulvio Bonavia/Como Women

The former Italy defender Alia Guagni had her CV printed on the front of her kit for the final match of her career on Sunday before retiring from football, in an attempt to raise awareness of the uncertainty female players often face when seeking a job after their playing days are done.

The two-time winner of the Serie A women’s footballer of the year award, and a Serie A champion with Fiorentina in 2017, says “speaking up is the only right thing to do” to try to help other players, as she aims to shine a spotlight on the challenges female players face.

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