EP39: Matilde Fidalgo (ex-Portugal International Footballer)

In this special international edition recorded in Porto, Dr Paul Mansell and Beatriz Gandra speak to Matilde Fidalgo about her perceptions of performing under pressure in the highest level of women's football. Matilde announced her retirement from football this month and has had a stellar career representing teams such as Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Braga, Manchester City, Real Betis and FC Famalicao. She also represented Portugal, winning 48 caps which included playing at Euro 2017. We explore the feelings associated with retirement and career transitions and also delve into how Matilde prepared to perform well in her career. Nutrition is highly important to her, and Matilde explains how she used nutrition to fuel her performance. Matilde tells us about how she would support herself in situations of pressure, such as in reacting to mistakes in a helpful way, and she explains what effective leadership should like like in this context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices