World Sevens vs Champions League: Swedish Stars Share Their Stories

Swedish Footballers Contrast World Sevens and Champions League Experiences Estoril, Portugal and Lisbon, Portugal – Two Swedish footballers, Julia Zigiotti Olme and Stina Blackstenius, recently experienced contrasting fortunes in high-profile competitions. Olme, playing for Bayern Munich, participated in the World Sevens Football tournament in Estoril, describing it as "a really fun experience." She noted the lack of complex tactics, saying, "There wasn't much focus on tactics because no one really knows how to play sevens." Meanwhile, just a short distance away in Lisbon, Blackstenius led Arsenal to victory in the Champions League final against Barcelona. This win, however, came with a significantly larger prize purse than Olme's tournament. The stark difference in earnings between the two competitions highlights the disparity in women's football funding. Both players' experiences showcase the varied aspects of professional football and the joy of participation versus the weight of high-stakes competition.