A female footballer is suing the Argentinian Football Association and her former football team in an effort to be recognised as a professional footballer.

Macarena Sanchez says she has had enough after her club UAI Urquiza released her mid-season and is fighting to open doors for the next generation.

“The goal is to be recognised as a professional football player, so it can open the doors for other women to enjoy the benefits of earning a living from what we love,” Sanchez said.