Guardian Footballer of the Year Jenni Hermoso: glory, adversity and a cause that still burns

In the moment of her greatest triumph, Spain's World Cup winner became the focal point of football's battle against misogyny The Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty. On 27 October 2023, 21 minutes after stepping onto the pitch with a star above the badge on the shirt of her national team for the first time, Jenni Hermoso scr...