How English women’s football could become a billion pound industry

Building on the success of the Lionesses won’t be easy but it is eminently possible

Chloe Kelly
Broadcasters in European countries for women’s football were offering less than 10% of what they were willing to pay to show the men’s World Cup
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Christina Philippou, principal lecturer of economics at the University of Portsmouth explains where the money could come from to change the women’s game forever.

A long-awaited official review of women’s football in England sets out ten recommendations designed to transform and develop the sport at every level. The review, which was chaired by former international player Karen Carney, covers everything from playing standards to diversity goals and equal access to sports for girls.

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