Marina Rinaldi, 33 years old, lives in Rufoli, a fraction of Salerno. After a surgical operation two years ago in Thailand, today is the first former transsexual in the world to coach a football team, the “San Michele Rufoli”, team of Salerno who play in the Group A of the provincial championship of third category. For her sport adventure Marina has enjoyed the moral support of the pastor of Rufoli, Don Michael Alfano and today would not be able to lead a happy life without sport and faith.
A portrait of Marina Rinaldi after the championship match against Pro Casolla in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi in the locker room before a training session of San Michele Rufoli football team at “Santa Maria” club in Ogliara, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A particular of the playground during a training session of San Michele Rufoli football team at “Santa Maria” club in Ogliara, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi, during a training session of San Michele Rufoli football team at “Santa Maria” club in Ogliara, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi, during a training session of San Michele Rufoli football team at “Santa Maria” club in Ogliara, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina goes shopping in a spermarket in Rufoli, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A bible and a crown on the table of Marina house in Rufoli on February 27, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi prays in a church before the championship match against Pro Casolla in Rufoli, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A photo of Marina Rinaldi family in Rufoli, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina puts makeup before going out in Rufoli on February 27, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A doll on the sofa of Marina house in Rufoli on March 17, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi greets a friend in Rufoli, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina on Tubenna mountain, a massif that rises behind Salerno and Pontecagnano Faiano on March 17, 2015. Marina goes on top of the mountain when she want to be alone and relax herself. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A portrait of Marina on Tubenna mountain, a massif that rises behind Salerno and Pontecagnano Faiano on March 17, 2015. Marina goes on top of the mountain when she want to be alone and relax herself. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A general view of San Mango and Rufoli from the way to get Tubenna mountain on March 17, 2015. Marina goes on top of the mountain when she want to be alone and relax herself. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi looks at a plate of Ogliarese, the first football school where she played when was a child in Rufoli, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina walks on Tubenna mountain, a massif that rises behind Salerno and Pontecagnano Faiano on March 17, 2015. Marina goes on top of the mountain when she want to be alone and relax herself. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina and Simone, the son of Antonio Ragone, second coach of San Michele Rufoli football team in Rufoli, south Italy on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi in the school where her mother works in Rufoli, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A portrait of the parson Michele Alfano in Rufoli, south Italy, on March 17, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina and the parson Michele Alfano before the championship match against Pro Casolla in Rufoli, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
From left, Antonio Ragone second coach of San Michele Rufoli football team, Francesco Paletta secretary of Ogliarese team, Alfonso Galdi president of Ogliarese team, Marina Rinaldi coach of San Michele Rufoli football team and the parson Michele Alfano in Rufoli, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A manager of Pro Casolla football team pays homage to Marina Rinaldi with a bouquet of flowers before the championship match in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
The bouquet of flowers donate by Pro Casolla football team to Marina Rinaldi before the championship match in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi in the locker room gives technical indications before the championship match against Pro Casolla in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi in the locker room during the recognition of players made by referee before the championship match against Pro Casolla in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi during the championship match against Pro Casolla in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi during the championship match against Pro Casolla in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina Rinaldi and the second coach Antonio Ragone exult after a goal during the match against Pro Casolla in Nocera Inferiore, south Italy, on March 1, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
Marina embraces Simone, the son of Antonio Ragone, second coach of San Michele Rufoli football team in Rufoli, south Italy on March 17, 2015. Her biggest dream is to creates a family and adopts a child.
Marina Rinaldi in a bar shows some pictures to Rita (dx) and other firends of her in Rufoli, south Italy, on February 24, 2015. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.
A portrait of Marina on Tubenna mountain, a massif that rises behind Salerno and Pontecagnano Faiano on March 17, 2015. Marina goes on top of the mountain when she want to be alone and relax herself. Marina Rinaldi is the first ex trans in the world to coach a soccer team.