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  "id": 5088645,
  "title": "Laia Codina Siblings: Getting to Know Mariona Codina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/laia-codina-siblings-getting-to-know-mariona-codina",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:29:04.000Z",
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  "account": "Laia Codina Panedas is a Spanish professional footballer, born on January 22, 2000, in Campllong, Catalonia. She started playing football at the age of four, initially with boys' teams before joining FC Barcelona's academy in 2014. Currently, she plays for West Ham United in the Women's Super League and represents the Spanish national team. Laia has a sibling, her older sister Mariona Codina. In December 2022, Laia shared family photos showcasing her grandparents, her mother Núria Panedas, and Mariona. The family holds strong ties to Catalonia, particularly to the regions of Osona, Vic, and Torelló. Laia's mother, Núria, has expressed her pride in her daughter's enduring love for football, which has been a significant part of their household since early childhood. Codina's football journey began with Unió Deportiva Cassà, where she played from the age of four. She joined FC Barcelona's academy in 2014 and moved to the senior team in 2017. Laia made her debut for the first team in October 2019, scoring against Sporting de Huelva. She also participated in the UEFA Women's Champions League that season. After a loan spell at AC Milan in Serie A during the 2021-22 season, she returned to Barcelona, contributing to their domestic and European success before transferring to Arsenal in August 2023. At Arsenal, she adapted to the Women's Super League, making frequent appearances and assisting the club in securing numerous titles. In June 2026, she signed a three-year contract with West Ham United. Internationally, Laia has represented Spain in under-19 and under-23 teams, earning her senior debut in October 2022. She played a crucial role in Spain's 2023 World Cup campaign, starting all four knockout matches, including the final. Laia has won multiple titles with Barcelona, including Primera División, Copa de la Reina, Supercopa de España Femenina, and two UEFA Women's Champions League trophies. She also earned the UEFA Women's Champions League with Arsenal in 2025. At the youth level, she won the 2018 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship with Spain. Her most notable international achievement was being part of Spain's victorious 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup squad in Australia and New Zealand, where she started all four knockout matches and scored in the round of 16 against Switzerland.",
  "summary": "Laia Codina Panedas is a Spanish professional footballer born on 22 January 2000 in Campllong, a small town in the Province of Girona, Catalonia. She began playing football at the age of four with Unió Deportiva Cassà, competing in boys’ teams until she was 14. In 2014 she joined FC Barcelona’s academy. Alongside her football [...] The post Laia Codina Siblings: Getting to Know Mariona Codina…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}