Ewa Pajor: From Farm Girl to Football Superstar
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Summary
The article discusses Ewa Pajor's journey from growing up on a farm in Poland to becoming a prolific striker and leading her national team at the Euros. Pajor's passion for football, early experiences playing with boys, and her rise to success are highlighted.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledShe grew up on a farm outside Uniejow, a spa town of fewer than 2,000 people in central Poland.
If she wasn't helping with the cows, she played football with her brothers - she was one of five siblings - as well as the local boys, outscoring them as if she were her idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
After she was spotted playing with local team Orleta Wielenin - she was the only girl playing - Pajor's primary school PE teacher started
Debutants Poland will be led by Ewa Pajor - the most prolific striker in the world - at this summer's Euros.
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