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"But football was never my main goal as a kid, it was simply a joy, also because back then there weren’t many chances to make a living out of football as a woman."
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Kenza Dali"I’d like it if we stopped talking about men’s football versus women’s football, and just stick to football. I don’t really like to use the words women’s football myself."
Kenza Dali is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the France national team.
"But football was never my main goal as a kid, it was simply a joy, also because back then there weren’t many chances to make a living out of football as a woman."
"Since I was the only girl in the team when I was a kid, it built my character. I was accepted in my team, but not always by the opposing team."
"It was a challenge every weekend but it allowed me to become stronger mentally, physically, and I believe it allowed me to quickly improve because I had to find ways to try to be better than the boys."
"I was also very shy as a kid, but being part of a team made me socialize with other kids and open up as a person. I believe that I wouldn’t be the same person if it wasn’t for football."
"We should wear what we want, and what makes us happy, and not limit ourselves with what is or isn’t trendy."
"I’d like for women to be judged on their skills and competence, not on their physique."