Retired teacher Angelica Aguirre, 73, a member of the Women's Football Comprehensive Training Programme at the Catholic University, prepares her sports gear for a training session, at her home in Quito on February 4, 2026. The Centre for Knowledge Transfer and Social Innovation at the Catholic University of Quito fosters a safe and inclusive space in which women can participate in the football team, regardless of their age. (Photo by Rodrigo BUENDIA / AFP via Getty Images)