2025 Cartelle International Women's Futsal Tournament Set to Shine This Weekend
The Cartelle International Women's Futsal Tournament begins this weekend, featuring top teams and players ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
Key Points
- • The tournament starts this weekend in Cartelle, featuring high-level teams.
- • Star players like Emilly Marcondes will showcase their skills ahead of international duties.
- • Tickets for matches are priced at three euros for semi-finals and five for the final.
- • The tournament has grown significantly since its inception five years ago.
The fifth edition of the Cartelle International Women's Futsal Tournament kicks off this weekend at the Piño Vilachá pavilion in Outomuro, featuring some of the highest caliber teams in women's futsal. Notable participants include Spain's Futsi Atlético Navalcarnero and the Portuguese champions, Grupo Desportivo Nun'Álvares, alongside the impressive Torreblanca Melilla, which achieved a remarkable record this past league season with 29 wins from 30 matches.
This year's event is particularly significant as it serves as a pre-season gathering for many talented players ahead of their national team commitments, with international matches against Morocco on the horizon. The tournament will showcase standout figures such as Brazilian star Emilly Marcondes, who recently earned the title of the world’s best player at the 2024 Futsal Planet Awards, alongside fellow Brazilian legends Amandinha and Ana Luiza.
Organizers emphasize that the competition will not only provide entertainment but also foster the growth of women's futsal, as local and regional authorities, including Concello de Cartelle and Xunta de Galicia, lend their support. "The competitive spirit among teams is intense, with matches often resembling official competitions," said José Ángel Valiñas (Tafa), a tournament organizer. Tickets are accessible for fans, with prices set at three euros for the semi-finals and five euros for the final, making this prestigious event open for public participation.
Originating five years ago as a professional fixture in lieu of a previously planned popular futsal marathon, the tournament continues to thrive, attracting elite teams and showcasing skillful play. It promises an exciting weekend for fans and players alike, further promoting the visibility and development of women's futsal in Spain and beyond.