Alexia Putellas: Persistence and Patience

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Known for her exceptional skills and leadership, Alexia Putellas embodies the spirit of a true champion. Whether you're on the field or in your everyday life, Alexia's story is a powerful reminder that dedication and hard work can lead to greatness! Rebel Girls and Nike are passionate about encouraging girls everywhere to cultivate their own champion mindset. Need a boost of inspiration check out the full booklet on rebelgirls.com/nike to download for free ⚽🌟 This story was produced by Deborah Goldstein with sound design and mixing by Reel Audiobooks. It was written by Sara Weiss. Fact-checking by Eliza Kirby. Narration by Jessica Hinds-Mingo. Our executive producers was Joy Smith. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	It was
0:05.0	July 5th, 2022, and in Spain's national women's football team was practicing in their last training sessions before their opening game.
0:17.0	Barcelona, star midfielder Alexia Putias, was dribbling the ball down the pitch, dodging past defenders on her way to the goal.
0:27.3	She wound up for the shot, when suddenly she felt a sharp pain radiating from her nica down her leg.
0:35.0	She fell to the ground and her teammates ran over and formed a protective huddle around her.
0:41.0	Alexia couldn't believe it.
0:44.0	She could not be injured.
0:46.0	Not now.
0:48.0	In just a few days, her team would be playing in a very important competition. They were undefeated and Alexia,
0:56.2	captain of the team and one of the champion league's top goal escoras,
1:00.5	was a vital part of their success.
1:03.0	Alexia did not want to let her teammates down.
1:08.0	She had to get out there, play hard and lead her team to win. She closed her eyes and willed the injury to go away. If only it
1:20.5	were that easy. I'm Jessica Hines Mingo, and this is Good Nighted Stories for Rebel Girls. A fairy tale
1:35.2	podcast about the real life rebel women who inspire us. On this episode,
1:40.6	Barcelona footballer and two-time ballon-door winner Alexia Puteas.
1:47.0	Alexia Puteas grew up in Moiet de Valais, California, a town just north of Barcelona.
1:57.0	Football was always a part of Alexia's life.
2:01.0	She and her family would cram into the stadium with thousands of other
2:06.4	fans to watch the men play. Or they would watch on TV at a local restaurant, her father lifting her up onto a pool table so she could get a better view.
2:17.0	Alexia couldn't take her eyes of the players.
2:21.0	She was mesmerized by their footwork and the control in which they moved
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