The Infanta Sofia is usually present at major sporting events in the country, especially when it is a classic like the final of the Copa del Rey soccer.
However, this year, the absence of the youngest daughter of the King and Queen, in the final held in Seville, has aroused the curiosity of fans of the monarchy.
Infanta Sofia of Spain loves soccer
The Infanta Sofia is a great soccer enthusiast, she not only follows the competitions closely but also practices it personally.
It is an “unusual” passion in the Spanish royal family.
This activity led her to practice it at the Colegio de Santa María de los Rosales, a school where she finished the ESO stage in 2023. There she played as a midfielder.
But far from remaining a mere hobby, the Infanta Sofia wanted to go further and prepared for the tests to join another team of higher level, the C.D. DUX International de Madrid Football Academy.
However, her desire to be a footballer has had to be put on hold due to her studies.
Sofia started the International Baccalaureate at UWC Atlantic College in Wales, where she will stay for two years.
Pablo Gavi and Infanta Sofía
It is also worth remembering that, when the World Cup was played in Qatar, King Felipe received from the Spanish national soccer player, Gavi, a shirt of a size that did not correspond to his own.
Although it was initially said to be for Princess Leonor, it was confirmed that the jersey was for Infanta Sofia, the true soccer player of the family.
Despite being a huge soccer fan and having accompanied her father, King Felipe VI, on previous occasions, the Infanta Sofia decided not to attend this year’s Copa del Rey.
Why did Infanta Sofia not attend the final of the Copa del Rey?
According to experts, this decision is due to her focus on her international baccalaureate studies at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales.
Princess Leonor’s younger sister has been keeping a lower profile in recent times, focusing on her academic training.
This absence from the Copa del Rey final is a clear sign of her determination to prioritize her studies over other commitments, including sporting events that she is so passionate about.
While it is true that Infanta Sofia has participated in various football-related activities in the past, such as accompanying the Spanish national team to the final of the Copa del Rey.
The most recent was accompanying the Spanish Women’s National Team to the World Cup.
This time she has chosen to stay out of it and dedicate her time to her academic training.
This demonstrates her maturity and commitment to her future, making it clear that her role in the Spanish Royal Household is evolving towards a more discreet approach focused on her personal development.