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Arab women's football: between passion and professionalism
Most female football players in the Arab world do not have enough support to build a professional career.
Researcher, consultant andJournalist working at theintersection of gender, media,sociology, and sports policy.
Researcher, consultant and
Journalist working at the
intersection of gender, media,
sociology, and sports policy.
Aged 12, she joined a local club in Lebanon and eventually earned the honor of representing her country with the national team.
Still, she constantly faced the gender stereotypes that come along with playing a sport traditionally perceived as male dominated.
Determined to change the narrative, she decided to combine lived experience with academic knowledge. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s in sports management in Lebanon, before moving to France to pursue a PhD in Sports Sociology.
Alongside her academic and athletic journey, she found her voice in media. That's how « The Super Subs » podcast was founded. She has been featured on outlets such as Indivisa, Forbes and VAVEL and has appeared on multiple platforms to discuss the evolving system of women’s football, including: beIN Sports, BBC Sports, AlAraby TV, Into The Channel, The Asian Game.
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