Women’s soccer in Brazil continues to operate at amateur level
Women's soccer is still a predominantly amateur sport in Brazil. This is one of the conclusions of the Diagnosis of Women's Football in Brazil, considered by the Ministry of Sport to be the first step in planning the National Strategy to promote this sport, and to which Agência Brasil had access on Sunday (Aug. 20).Sports Minister Ana Moser affirmed, "The Ministry of Sport's diagnostic report yields valuable insights to steer future public policies, strategies, and actions. It also sheds light on primary hurdles and regional priorities."The report reveals that only 19.2 percent of female athletes hold professional contracts, with 4.9 percent securing temporary work agreements and 1.2 percent engaged in training contracts.Furthermore, compelling indicators underscore the imperative to...