
Gazeta Esportiva.com
·22 October 2025
Bia Zaneratto celebrates Brazil return, eyes World Cup

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·22 October 2025
The Brazilian Women's National Team began preparations last Tuesday for their friendlies against England and Italy on European soil. The first training session took place at the Curzon Ashton FC training center, located on the outskirts of Manchester, under the typical English autumn rain. The session marked the return of forward Bia Zaneratto to the Canarinho squad after a year and seven months of absence.
Due to plantar fasciitis, the “Empress” missed out on the Paris Olympic Games and the 2025 Copa América victory. Bia only returned to regular play in August of this year and, after strong performances for Kansas City Current, was called up by Arthur Elias.
“There’s always that anxiety of seeing your name there again. It’s not that I didn’t expect it, but at the same time, I didn’t get my hopes up too much. When I saw it, I was really happy, for sure,” said Zaneratto in an interview with CBF TV.
In addition to celebrating her return to the National Team, Bia Zaneratto also highlighted the final stretch of the preparation cycle for the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.
“It’s very important for us to contribute in the future, in a major competition like the World Cup in 2027. This cycle until then will be about preparation, opportunities, and whoever is in the best form. Of course, we dream a lot about this world title, and having it in Brazil makes it even more special. We have to work hard to get there in the best possible way and win this long-awaited title for everyone,” the player concluded.
The first match will be this Friday at 1:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against England at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City. Next, the team will face Italy on the 28th at 1:15 p.m. at Ennio Tardini in Parma.
With morale high after winning the 2025 Copa América over Colombia, the National Team seeks to consolidate its progress under Arthur Elias and continue strengthening its identity on the field. The team’s second training session is scheduled for this Wednesday (22), again in Manchester.
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