{
  "id": 7380721,
  "title": "EBC joins international event on future of women’s football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ebc-joins-international-event-on-future-of-womens-football",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Agencia Brasil",
    "slug": "agencia-brasil",
    "url": "https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/esportes/noticia/2026-09/ebc-joins-international-event-future-womens-football"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC) is an institutional sponsor of the inaugural Women’s International Football Summit (WIFS), an event focused on elevating the women's football industry in Brazil. This summit, held on September 14 and 15 at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, sees EBC’s involvement as a testament to TV Brasil’s commitment to women’s football, with EBC Director-President Antonia Pellegrino, journalist Marília Arrigoni, and commentator Rachel Motta participating as panelists.\n\nThe summit’s primary objective is to foster the development, professionalization, and strengthening of women's football in Brazil. The two-day event provides a platform for industry professionals to explore business opportunities, forge partnerships, and equip professionals involved in the sport with essential knowledge and skills. Participants will also engage in discussions surrounding the challenges and opportunities that define the current and future landscape of women's football.\n\nTV Brasil and EBC play a pivotal role in the women’s football ecosystem, acting as the prime venue for networking, sharing experiences, and building connections among stakeholders in the sport. Antonia Pellegrino, speaking on behalf of EBC, emphasized the broadcaster’s role in amplifying women’s football through its extensive broadcasting presence and its commitment to promoting athletes, clubs, and the narratives that drive the industry forward.",
  "summary": "Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC) is an institutional sponsor of the first edition of the Women’s International Football Summit (WIFS), an event dedicated to the development, professionalization, and strengthening of the women’s football industry in Brazil. The summit takes place this Monday (Sep. 14) and Tuesday (15) at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow. The company’s participation reinforces TV…",
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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."
}