Annette Borgesson wins The Football Channel Honors Award 2022.
She has been praised for her efforts as a pioneer in Swedish football.
– It feels incredibly beautiful, says Börjesson.
Annette Borjesson, 68, has been involved from the start when it comes to women’s football in Sweden. In 1973, Sweden played its first women’s international, and Annette Borjesson has been a standout player in the national team for over ten years.
Börjesson won EC gold with the national team in 1984 and also fought for players to receive compensation for lost income from the Swedish Football Association in connection with international matches.
Honorary Award for Annette Borgesson
During her active career, Börjesson started a magazine about women’s football and after shelving the shoes, she became an expert for Radiosporten, which she is to this day.
Now the great football pioneer has received the honorary award of the Football Channel.
– There is no doubt that Annette Borjesson has made great efforts for Swedish football and therefore will receive the Football Channel Honorary Award in 2022, says Football Channel columnist Olof Lunde in the justification.
Annette Borgesson was moved when she received the award.
– It feels great and a tribute, says Börjesson.
She says football is still close to her heart and she is excited about the development and future of women’s football.
– It’s very bright, says Börjesson.
Scholarship from Pia Sundhage
During the Football Year 2022, broadcast by Sportbladet, the Pia Scholarship was also awarded for the ninth time. You go to someone who has made a huge impression in women’s football and award it to Pia Sundhage.
In 2022, Piastipendiet goes to Marie Anderson. She works with training girls to become judges.
– I was so shocked when she called me and told me that I will get the scholarship. It’s a very nice honor. Both to get the money (50,000 kronor) but also to meet you, Andersson tells Pia Sundhage after the distribution.