Historic First: Panini Releases Women's Serie A Sticker Album
A landmark moment for women's soccer in Italy has arrived with the release of the first-ever Panini sticker album dedicated to the Women's Serie A. The album, featuring 322 stickers across 48 pages, showcases the league's top talent, with cover images of star players like Manuela Giugliano and Cristiana Girelli. The launch event was a significant occasion, attended by key figures including Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina, Women's Serie A Division President Federica Cappelletti, and Panini's Italian market director, Alex Bertani. The presence of national team coach Andrea Soncin, men's team manager Gianluigi Buffon, and women's team manager Chiara Marchitelli, alongside the featured players, underscored the importance of this milestone.
FIGC President Gravina emphasized the album's role in elevating the perception of women's football, highlighting the importance of visibility and recognizability for the sport's continued growth. He acknowledged the progress made in recent years and stressed the need for continued investment and promotion. Cappelletti, whose husband is Italian football legend Paolo Rossi, echoed this sentiment, expressing her pride in this historic turning point for women's football and for collectors. She and Gravina symbolically placed the first sticker in the "Panini Calciatrici" (Women Footballers) collection, marking the official launch.
The "Panini Calciatrici 2024-2025" album will be promoted at Women's Serie A matches and Coppa Italia semifinals, with free distribution at stadiums and on-field promotion. This widespread availability will ensure that fans have access to the album, further boosting the visibility of the league and its players. The initiative, combining the popularity of Panini stickers with the growing momentum of women's soccer, represents a significant step in solidifying the sport's place in Italian culture.
