In this episode of Fara Meets, Fara sits down with former England teammate and legendary defender, Anita Asante.
Join them as they discuss Anita's incredible career, from her early days facing barriers to entry in women's football to winning the quadruple with Arsenal and playing for clubs across the globe.
Anita shares her insights on coaching at the highest level, including her role with the England U23s, and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing women's football today.
00:00:00 Euros Laundry Mishaps in Finland
00:03:27 Surviving the Cage: A Rite of Passage in Football
00:06:31 The Start of a Football Journey
00:10:03 Breaking Traditional Gender Roles in Sports
00:13:26 Pursuing Passion over Politics
00:20:18 Transition to Professional Soccer in the US
00:23:36 Challenges of Playing in the American Soccer League
00:26:46 Embracing Brazilian Culture: Salsa, Samba, and Cuisine
00:30:30 Transition to Sweden: A New Adventure in Football
00:33:32 The Unpredictable Skill of a Football Star
00:36:58 Cultural Differences in Football: Sweden vs. England
00:40:12 Challenges of Traveling for Sports Teams
00:43:20 The Impact of Food on Athletic Performance
00:46:51 Memorable Tournaments and Challenges
00:50:18 Playing Through an ACL Injury
00:54:04 Racism in Women's Football: A Personal Account
00:58:00 Addressing Racial Inequality in Football
01:01:29 Challenges in Grassroots Women's Football Development
01:05:08 Choosing the Ultimate Five-A-Side Team
01:08:26 Choosing a Dream Football Team
01:11:48 Inspiring Advice for Aspiring Female Footballers
01:15:43 Debunking Superstitions in Coaching
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