Smoke cannons, rolling subs and goals aplenty: welcome to World Sevens football
Briefly

The inaugural World Sevens Football competition in Portugal aims to redefine women's football by emphasizing fun and excitement over traditional play styles. With a $5 million prize pool, the tournament boasts a fast-paced, attacking format without offsides and includes unique features such as smoke cannons at goals. Participants, like Hawa Cissoko, highlighted the nostalgic joy of play reminiscent of childhood. The tournament showcased skillful players, with 18 goals scored on the first day alone, encapsulating the lively spirit of this innovative event.
The first day at World Sevens Football felt like a throwback to what sport is supposed to be about: fun. Hawa Cissoko expressed how the tournament reminded her of childhood tournaments, emphasizing the pure joy of playing.
Aoba Fujino's early goal in the 4-0 win over Rosengard signaled an event filled with skill and entertainment, showcasing players' flair and pace in a small-sided format.
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