How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country

<p>Female players including Carlinha and Tayla Carolina have spoken out against the far-right, who they fear will harm the women’s game as well as wider society</p><p>The day before the first round of Brazilian elections, the Estádio do Morumbi hosted the second leg of the Brazilian Women’s Championship final, in which São Paulo drew 1-1 with Corinthians to win 3-2 on aggregate and secure the Brasileirão Women’s title.</p><p>It had been an incredible final but after the game the goalkeeper Carlinha used an interview to appeal to her fans: “Never again Bolsonaro in power,” she shouted to a record-breaking TV audience of 23 million people.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/20/how-brazils-election-result-could-shape-womens-football-in-the-country">Continue reading...</a>