Sonia Bonpaster sitting in front of me is not the steely Icecourt coach seen on the bystanders of Matchday. In fact, she is totally against it. She’s chatty, warm and funny – almost two different people, and that’s how she likes it.
There’s a football coach and another Bonpazar, Bonpazar. Until this week, we had little knowledge of it.
Most of the time, she managed to keep both sides arm-length, but this week she clashed in an interview in France ahead of the publication of her new autobiography.
The Chelsea head coach has admitted the secrets she kept for 13 years. She was in a relationship with her former teammate and coaching, who is now abysing Assistant Camille. They share four children together.
She felt she had no choice but to hide and separate her life, but admits that it is an incredible burden to carry.
“I grew up as a model that’s too difficult to say that couples are male and female and that I’m in a couple with women,” she says exclusively. Sky Sports.
“Yes, sometimes it was difficult. It’s still difficult. When you start lying, it’s hard to tell the truth, and when it’s long, and the longer it’s more difficult to say.
“I just wrote that book to give something to my child. Of course, when you write a book, you don’t want to hide anything. That’s how I put your life in your life and talk about it. My family probably thinks I’m the most proud of.
“I like to keep my personal life really quiet, but this book has it all in it. Yeah, that’s not the best way to keep secrets. It’s something that’s really not comfortable to talk about today, and I’ve realized that maybe I can be a model for some people.
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“It’s not something I’m used to and uncomfort, but yes, if we can help us understand that we’re alive in 2025, then every difference is important. I don’t want people to judge not just sexuality, but also skin, religion, and all colours.
“If you’re happy, just make yourself happy, and that’s the most important thing.”
The process of publicly examining parts of her life was challenging, but the response was truly positive. “It’s when you realize that people care about your happiness, and that’s the most important thing,” she continued.
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Perhaps she hopes that’s because life could have been different if she were a player going through the system. “I think we have made good progress not only in the world of football, but also in society.
“I still feel more comfortable expressing it. It wasn’t 15 years ago. So now I feel people, especially in Chelsea. We feel the support. I’ve already talked about how diverse I have in my team.
When we talk, she gets a rare glimpse into family life and jokes about four children under the age of 10 supporting the role of a powerful soccer coach. “You’re really busy, organized and you need to expect a lot,” she laughs. “I think I’ll just find the right balance because I’m doing this responsible work with my personal life. And it’s good to have your child because you can just return to your normal life and you can cut off.”
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Downtime is the value of the Bonpaster. During her latest international break, she spent three days in France with friends and family, enjoying shopping, eating out and her latest survival show, “Koh-lanta.”
The switch is now flicked to the manager Bompastor.
This is an interview moment where the Chelsea boss really brings to life. As we enter the decisive months of the season and talk about winning the trophy, a steely focus has returned – what does a good season look like for you? Without hesitation, Bonpazar said, “You win the title, that’s always the most important thing.”
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All four competitions, I will follow up: “Yeah, they’re all” – there’s no pause again.
“It’s always difficult to win every trophy, one trophy. It’s really hard, but when you start the season you realize that this team is built to compete and win the title.
“So, yeah, only if we win four titles, satisfaction is going to fight really hard to make sure we’re in that position. I think we have the right mentality to approach every game in a good way to ensure we can succeed.”
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Chelsea are the only unbeaten team in the league, earning 1-1 for Leicester this season, dropping just two points this season. They also added two stars to the world record in January to their already glittering collection, along with Keira Walsh and one of the world’s best defenders, Naomi Gilma. Gilma should be on the team for a trip to Brighton.
Chelsea have since faced a staggering four meetings over the course of 12 days in three separate competitions with rival Manchester City. First up is the League Cup final, followed by the first leg of the Champions League’s final eight tie before the WSL showdown. Ah, the second round of Europe. The period that defines the season.
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The coveted Champions League has so far escaped Chelsea and the trophy, and the club is eager to reach out. “This is where you can win the title and this is what everyone is here.
“We’re really happy that we’re busy. We haven’t won anything at this point, but we’re in a really good position and we’re very confident. When you wake up in the morning, you’re very happy to come to work.
“It’s hard to say the job, but it’s a passion for us. And we can’t wait to be able to play every game and succeed one after the other. Chelsea is an example for everyone, but I think bringing the Champions League to England is a huge achievement.
“But if Man City or Arsenal wins this title, that would be really good for the country.”
As for evidence of her first few months of responsibility, it is difficult to wager on Bompastor.
Chelsea is near perfect, and Bonpasar is a confessional perfectionist. Expect Chelsea to raise their level to another gear Really problem.
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