Irene Paredes’ one thousand minutes

When on June 9, 2015, Spain made its debut in a World Cup, Irene Paredes was already there, and more than eight years later, the player from Guipuzkoa remains dedicated to this competition wearing the red shirt.

This Friday against the Netherlands, Irene surpassed the milestone of one thousand minutes played with the National Team in the final stages of the World Cup, that is, all the minutes that Spain has played in its three appearances in the tournament.

For the defender, this World Cup has a special flavor in every sense, starting with the fact that the National Team will play their first semifinal in history, which she describes as "a giant leap that makes us very happy."

Therefore, right after the match against the Dutch, she couldn't hold back her emotions, sharing her joy with Jenni Hermoso and Alexia Putellas, who like her have participated in three World Cup journeys.

However, perhaps it's in her personal life where Irene Paredes is experiencing a different final stage. With the support of the RFEF for family reconciliation, she is enjoying the presence of her wife and her son in New Zealand: beacons that illuminate the days of a player who shines as an example for all female footballers in our country.