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Jill Scott honoured at the Legends of Football Awards: A career and legacy
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A LEGEND? Many fans of women’s football would argue that former Lioness Jill Scott is a true legend of English football. The ex England, Manchester City and…
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Ranking controversy in women’s football
For the 8th consecutive year, The Guardian have compiled their list of the 100 best players in women’s football. The 2025 edition of the list was voted on by a wide range…
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Can the Women’s League Cup be saved?
The League Cup. The Conti Cup. The Sandwich Cup. When it comes to the trophies handed out at the end of the season, the League Cup is the low man…
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Alexis Ohanian’s bid to redefine women’s football
Co-Founder of Reddit and venture capitalist, Alexis Ohanian has set his sights on the challenge of changing the narrative around women’s football. While some may overlook women’s football, Ohanian sees…
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FIFA funds player-led social action projects off the field
In football, on field moments can be thought-provoking and inspiring. However, off the field, FIFA are supporting a major development in the form of social action projects, which have been…
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Women’s football attendance: what’s driving the gap between clubs?
According to the World Football Summit, the Women’s Super League (WSL) average attendance surged by 31% in the 2023/24 season. However, according to Women’s Sport Trust and BBC research, WSL…
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How private equity is reshaping the women’s game
2025, in a nutshell, has seen the Women’s Super League (WSL) gain more attraction from investors, brands and sponsorships than ever before, driven by its rapid growth in popularity after…
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Michele Adams MBE: The woman who refused to let Welsh women’s football be forgotten
Some people leave a mark on football through trophies. Others through moments of brilliance on the pitch. Michele Adams MBE has done both, and more. For nearly fifty years, she…
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How class and sexism shape the game across the world
Football still likes to call itself the great equaliser: 90 minutes, two goals, and a dream open to all. Yet behind that romance lies a truth that still divides the…
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Why accessibility and inclusion should be at the heart of the women’s game
It’s been a little while since I dug into the accessibility of women’s football for Beyond the Pitch – from audio descriptive commentary, to social media accessibility and everything in…