The new edition of the Referentes match at the Valencia Cup Girls, led by Teika, will bring tributes
In the fifth round of the international women's grassroots tournament, the gathering of legendary players, to be held on April 19, will also feature players from communities affected by COVID-19. In addition, the Referentes dinner will pay tribute to key figures in promoting women's football in Valencia.
The Valencia Cup Girls celebrates its fifth edition in 2025, and except for the first round, which was subject to significant restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Referentes exhibition match has always been a key element of the international women's youth soccer tournament. At the same time, the Referentes exhibition match has been supported by Teika, the leading vending company in sponsoring women's sports. This time, players from communities affected by COVID-19 will also participate in this match, seeking to pay tribute through sports.
The "Referentes by Teika" match will take place next Saturday, April 19, at the CD Serranos field, at the foot of the Serranos Towers, on the former Turia River, at 6:00 PM. “The holding of this match is very important for this organization, because we have always believed in honoring and never forgetting all those female soccer players who moved the world forward, who fought and competed in times of great difficulty, paved the way, and also achieved titles and established themselves through their play. The girls and teenagers participating in the tournament, their families, coaches, and the citizens of Valencia themselves are invited to watch and support this match, given its historic significance,” said Fernando Brotons, tournament director. For her part, Begoña Cano, head of communications and sports sponsorship at Teika, points out that "we were clear from the very beginning that this Referents match fit perfectly with the line of support and visibility that Teika develops for women's sports through numerous initiatives and the 'They Play, We All Win' program, which is a true equality campaign that defends that when women step onto the pitch, they convey a message that goes far beyond the purely sporting aspect: a message of opportunity, strength, and success: they can achieve anything they set their minds to."
The match is free and open to the public and is a clear way to follow the female footballers who are part of Valencian and national women's football. This time, it will also have an emotional component as a tribute to those affected by Dana. Following the match, as is tradition, there will be the Official Dinner of the Women's Match. This year, and in future editions, it will feature a special tribute to figures who were extremely important off the field for the development of women's football in Valencia. Names such as Antonio Descalzo, Dolores Escamilla, Pepe Ibáñez, Paco Polit, and Pedro Malabia will be honored.
The Valencia Cup Girls, organized by the Sportea Association with the support of Valencia City Council, the Valencia Provincial Council, and the Valencian Community of the Department of Sport of the Generalitat Valenciana, is a sporting and social event that works to raise the profile of women's sport through football, embracing fundamental values such as camaraderie, fair play, development, healthy competition, and personal experiences. It has an international character and strives to have teams from all over the Valencian Community, given its roots and roots, from the rest of Spain, and from various countries around the world. In addition to institutional support, it has the backing of companies with a clear commitment to promoting women's sports, such as Teika.
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