Four Four Two - UK (2021-12)

Mara made history in December 2020 when she became the

first transgender footballer to play in Argentina’s professional

women’s league, before sealing a high-profile move to Estudiantes

and qualifying as a nurse. In her own words, the striker tells FFT

of her lifelong battle for recognition... and why it’s far from over

MARA

GOMEZ

FOOTBALL SAVED MY LIFE –

WHEn I DECIDED THAT I WAnTED TO BE

THE WORLD WAS REALLY DARK

Interview Martin Mazur

BETWEEn

THE LInES