New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Pamela Conti, the new head coach of the Indian U17 women's team, has lived and breathed football across the length and breadth of the world.

She was born in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, where football isn't just a game, but an identity and a symbol of pride. It is also known for its strong grassroots culture.

Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden, the United States, Venezuela, and now India. Conti's journeywoman and laureated career has taken her to four different continents; 90 caps and 30 goals for the Italy national team, multiple league and cup titles for various clubs as a player, an U20 World Cup qualification, and a South American Games gold medal as Venezuela's coach. From Palermo to the world, quite literally.

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