Khalida Popal
Khalida Popal is a prominent Afghan footballer and women's rights advocate, recognized for her efforts in founding the national women's football team in Afghanistan. Her courageous actions during the Taliban's return in 2021, where she helped save over three hundred individuals, highlight her role as a symbol of resilience and empowerment for women in her country.
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Switzerland:
Khalida Popal founded the Afghan women's national football team and led many players to safety during the Taliban takeover.
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Pakistan:
Khalida Popal said the players were not fighting against global football’s governing body FIFA, but rather seeking collaboration.
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United Kingdom:
Khalida Popal, a founder of the Afghanistan women’s national team, described Fifa’s letter as a positive step towards collaborative action.
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Italy:
Popal is the founder of the women's national team in Afghanistan and a symbol of women's resistance against fundamentalism.
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