San Marino launches senior women’s national team 

The team's creation represents a landmark moment for the San Marino Football Federation (FSGC), signalling both sporting ambition and long-term commitment to growth.

Unveiled at the San Marino Stadium on Monday, the project represents the culmination of years of grassroots work and the beginning of a new pathway into international football. For FSGC president Marco Tura, the significance of the occasion went far beyond the announcement of a new squad.

"This is a historic event," Tura said. "We are embarking on a journey that will soon allow us to present ourselves to European football in a sector that, until now, we had never been able to fully develop, despite our desire to do so."

Players and staff gather at San Marino's first training sessionFSGC

Until recently, limited player numbers prevented the launch of a senior women’s side. That landscape has now changed, driven by growing participation and sustained investment in youth development. While challenges remain, most notably facilities and the creation of a domestic women’s league, Tura was clear about the Federation’s intent.

"We are not hiding the fact that difficulties have not magically disappeared," he explained, "but there is strong political and sporting commitment, and I am confident that all stakeholders involved will pull in the right direction so this project can continue."

The senior team, which will be coached by former Italy international Giulia Domenichetti, enjoyed its first training camp this week, forming part of a broader expansion of the women’s game in San Marino, which already includes participation in UEFA Women's Under‑19 EURO qualifying. Pierangelo Manzaroli, FSGC head of women's football, framed the new team as a natural and necessary evolution.

"The senior women’s national team is a project of growth, inclusion and future," Manzaroli said. "We want to offer concrete opportunities to girls, build on ten years of academy work and create a strong identity, on and off the pitch."

Coach Giulia Domenichetti at a press conference to launch the teamFSGC

Participation figures are rising steadily, with new grassroots initiatives such as UEFA Playmakers, indoor winter programmes and a multidisciplinary approach attracting younger players and families.

"There is a movement in strong growth," Manzaroli added. "Today we are not presenting only a national team, we are presenting a vision for the future of women’s football in San Marino."