Estoril Praia SAD President Begoña Santiago recently gave her first interview to Portuguese media, seven months after taking office. The Catalan executive shared her profound passion for the "Canaries" club, describing it as a true family and outlining her ambitious plans for the institution's future.

Santiago revealed that her connection to Estoril Praia began during the season the club returned to the 1st League, alongside former president Ignacio Beristain. During a challenging personal phase, while battling cancer, the club became a pillar of support. Spending long hours in the offices, locker rooms, and on the pitch, her connection deepened, leading her to accept the presidency at the request of the team and other members.

Her passion for Estoril Praia is so strong that it surpassed her previous support for Real Madrid, even influencing her six-year-old son, who now considers Estoril his team. This sentiment is precisely what Begoña Santiago aims to cultivate in future generations and in the stands, working to ensure that identification with the club becomes increasingly rooted.

For the president, Estoril Praia's success is not solely measured by sporting results but by its capacity to be a development platform. The goal is to offer the best to players, be an example for society and children, providing the greatest spectacle and the best experience to the fans who follow the club.

Sustainability is a fundamental pillar in this vision. Begoña Santiago argues that football should go beyond the 90 minutes of play, understanding the business, the numbers, and the well-being of the players. The executive emphasizes the importance of a stadium as an active infrastructure 365 days a year, which should be monetized and serve the community.

Estoril Praia's management, under Santiago's leadership, focuses on being close to its people, respecting sports values, and ensuring that the numbers make sense. The commitment is to offer the best every day, building a solid and inspiring future for the club and all who support it.