Interviews Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Women and Football: Interview with Chanté Dompig of Empoli Femminile

January 6, 2021 Diego Ottaviano Empoli, Interviews, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football

As part of The Cult of Calcio's journey in the world of women's football in Italy, our last chat of the year was with Chanté-Mary Dompig of Empoli Femminile. Chanté is a 19-year-old striker from the Netherlands who currently spearheads Empoli's attack in the Serie A Femminile. She showed to have very clear ideas despite her young age and also gave us some nice sample of her Italian speaking skills!

As part of our interview series at The Cult of Calcio we talked with Sophie Brundin of Sassuolo about how her life as a football player and an entrepreneur

Women and Football: Interview with Sophie Brundin of Sassuolo

December 22, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Interviews, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Sassuolo Femminile, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football One comment

Sassuolo Femminile are one of the most interesting sensations in the Italian women's football season and Swedish defender Sophie Brundin is playing no small part in it. Aged 23, Sophie is at her first season with Sassuolo after playing for four years at college level in the U.S. On top of being a professional footballer, Sophie is also a sports entrepreneur.

The Cult of Calcio continues its journey in the world of women's football and this week, we had a talk with Karin Muya of San Marino Academy

An Interview with Karin Muya of San Marino Academy

November 24, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Interviews, Italian Football, San Marino Academy, San Marino Football, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football One comment

The Cult of Calcio continues its journey in the world of women's football meeting some of the protagonists of the Serie A Femminile: This week, we had a talk with Karin Muya of San Marino Academy. Aged 25, Karin has already had multiple playing experiences in several countries before joining the representative of San Marino as they made their debut in the Italian women's top-flight.

An Interview with Sara Nilsson of Florentia San Gimignano

November 6, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Florentia San Gimignano, Interviews, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football

In our journey across the Italian peninsula looking for talents and stories of women players who are making their way in the world of calcio, this week we had a chat with Swedish striker Sara Nilsson of Florentia San Gimignano. Sara just started her second season with the Tuscany outfit that conquered three promotions in a row to finally reach the Italian Serie A Femminile.

Donne nel calcio: Intervista ad Aqsa Mushtaq del Napoli Femminile

October 30, 2020 Francesca Mele Interviews, Italian Football, Napoli, Napoli Femminile, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football One comment

Aqsa Mushtaq is a rising talent in the world of women’s football. At 22, she just signed her first professional contract with Napoli Femminile, becoming the first player of Pakistani origin - man or woman - to play in the Italian football top-flight. Aqsa graciously agreed to have a chat with the Cult of Calcio about her move, as well as her story and aspirations as a footballer.

Women and Football: An Interview with Napoli’s Aqsa Mushtaq