Pedro Sánchez receives the Spanish Women's National Football Team, U-20 World Cup champions

The President of the Government of Spain greeted the players, the coaching staff and leaders of the Spanish Football Federation on the steps of the Council building and received a national team shirt with his name on the back from the captain, Ana Tejada, as well as having a photograph taken with the trophy won in Costa Rica.

In his brief words, the President showed "the commitment of the Government of Spain to the dignity of women's sport" to which women's football is contributing so much, as a "spearhead", as well as other disciplines, and which "must be reciprocated by the public administrations".

Pedro Sánchez has conveyed to them his "recognition, that of the government" and "the whole of Spanish society". "It is an honour, a source of pride" to welcome you. Your success "has inspired the whole country; we have recognised ourselves in you" with all that "you have made us enjoy", he stressed.

As well as the players, the President also wanted to thank the work of the "coaches, clubs, the Spanish Football Federation and also your families who, I am sure, have helped you from a very young age to get where you are today, as world champions". "I wish you many more successes and hope that you enjoy this special moment," he concluded.

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