The VI Women's Gala of European Football, organized by Mundo Deportivo, was held on Monday starting at 6:00 p.m. at the emblematic Antigua Fábrica Damm in Barcelona. The event, broadcast live through the newspaper's channels, brought together the most prominent figures from the main European leagues to pay tribute to their talent, career and commitment to the development of women's football.
The evening, presented by journalist Laura Aparicio, was attended by representatives of leading institutions and clubs. Among those attending were the Minister of Sports of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Berni Álvarez, and the general director of the Consell Català de l'Sport, Carmen Bastida. National football figures were also present, such as María Pry, sports coordinator of the RFEF National Teams, and executives from elite clubs, including Elena Fort, vice president of the Institutional Area and Spokesperson for FC Barcelona, Xavier Puig, head of Barça Women, and Lola Romero, general director of Atlético de Madrid Women. In addition, the gala included the participation of Dolors Ribalta, director of Women's Football at RCD Espanyol, and Josep Bellet and Pedro Iriondo, president and CEO of Badalona Women.
In this sixth edition, nine awards were presented that recognize both the sporting performance and the personal and professional contribution of the soccer players. The awards included the Sports World Special Trophy, International Impact, Projection, Talent, Legend, Sports Values, Career, Excellence and the MVP. Each category celebrates different aspects of the game and the lives of the players, highlighting the importance of their work both on and off the field.
The event was supported by major sponsors, including CaixaBank, Estrella Damm, Feeberse Score, Hyundai, Moeve, Veolia and Vueling, reflecting the growing interest and financial support for women's football. The gala not only highlighted sporting achievements, but also served as a platform to make visible the diversity and growing media presence of women's football in Europe.
With this celebration, Mundo Deportivo reinforces its commitment to recognize and promote the women who are marking the history of European football. The gala concluded with a message of inspiration for future generations, remembering that the progress of sport depends on the dedication and talent of its protagonists. The next step will be to continue supporting and spreading the growth of women's football throughout the continent.