Colomer, who took over the direction of the MIC last year after holding various positions within the organization, recalled her early days in football in Vic and the lack of opportunities for girls in her youth. She highlighted her journey within the organization, from player to field director and, finally, leading the event.
“"We like players to enjoy the tournament as if it were their first experience as future professionals."
The 24th edition of the MIC, held during Easter Week, has set a participation record with 482 teams. Colomer underscored the logistical complexity of the event, which involves coordinating transportation, accommodation, and playing fields for 8,500 players.
The director also addressed challenges such as incidents in the stands and insults to referees, calling for collective responsibility. She recalled that the COVID-19 pandemic was a critical moment for the tournament, which was on the verge of closing but ultimately decided to push forward.
“"The pandemic was deadly for everyone. We considered closing, but we took the risk and now we are delighted."
Despite the growth limit in team numbers due to infrastructure constraints on the Costa Brava, Colomer assured the continuity of the MIC in the region, highlighting the idyllic setting and the tournament's ability to attract top-tier global teams, offering a competitive and high-quality experience to young talents.
