Teenager from India leaves home to pursue professional football in Portugal
Eighteen-year-old Rinsha Mariyam moved from Bengaluru to Portugal at age 15 to pursue a professional football career. Representing Clube de Albergaria's Under 19 women's team, she overcame language barriers and cultural changes while completing her education. Her father, MP Rasheed, highlighted her determination and emphasized the importance of parental support for daughters chasing ambitious goals. Rinsha previously played for Bengaluru FC, earned a provisional India Under 17 call-up, and aims to play for FC Barcelona.
Originally published by GULF NEWS | By Shamseer Mohammed | 29 October 2026 | Read original: https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/meet-teenager-rinsha-mariyam-the-kerala-girl-playing-for-a-portuguese-football-club-1.500726977
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