Chapter 1
The quiet architect of the empire
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Chapter 2
Stepping into the ultimate spotlight
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Chapter 3
Redefining power in a male-dominated world
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Rafaela Pimenta, the most powerful woman in football
Ch 3 · Redefining power in a male-dominated world
choko Women in leadership
Who's calling the plays in Monaco? (Yeah, she's the boss!) Signing the stars, running the show (Ooh, they know!)
Fun Fact
Fighting boardroom sexism: Rafaela Pimenta has spoken out about club executives asking if her male business partners are coming, only to be stunned when she handles the entire negotiation alone.
Glossary
superagent (noun)
An extremely successful and influential agent, especially one representing high-profile clients in sports or entertainment. Brazilian lawyer Rafaela Pimenta became a prominent football superagent after inheriting Mino Raiola's agency in 2022.
An extremely successful and influential agent, especially one representing high-profile clients in sports or entertainment. Brazilian lawyer Rafaela Pimenta became a prominent football superagent after inheriting Mino Raiola's agency in 2022.
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Which of these describes Pimenta's modern approach to sports agency compared to old-school agents?
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For which educational institution does Rafaela Pimenta serve as a guest lecturer teaching sports agency?
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Who is another famous super-agent who lectures alongside Pimenta at the Global Institute of Sport?
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How does Pimenta's academic background in law help her defeat patronizing attitudes in negotiations?
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What does Pimenta believe is the most crucial element in building a lasting relationship with a player?
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Which Spanish national team goalkeeper is among the top female players represented by Pimenta's agency?
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What common barrier does Pimenta frequently face and speak out against in football boardrooms?