by Harry Featherston | May 3, 2024 3:19PM | Campaigns - Sexism in Football, Uncategorized
A BBC freelance football reporter has spoken out about the sexist comments made by controversial ex-footballer, Joey Barton, claiming ‘you can’t really escape’ the abuse. In a string of posts on X (formerly Twitter) in January, Barton stated “women...
by Huzaifah Khan | May 3, 2024 1:43PM | Campaigns - Sexism in Football
Abigail Rudkin was standing in the crowd at a Liverpool game when a male supporter grabbed her arm and forced himself behind her. Her dad was in another stand. She felt alone and vulnerable. “This male stranger was on top of me, he was pressing up against me,...
by Luke Gill | May 3, 2024 1:00PM | Campaigns - Sexism in Football
Despite the number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries skyrocketing for women footballers, it’s still unclear exactly why. The latest research has revealed women are up to six times more likely than men to suffer from ACL problems, with an estimated 195...
by Joe Green | May 3, 2024 12:51PM | Campaigns - Sexism in Football
Over half of female football coaches say they have considered quitting the role due to sexism on and off the pitch. This comes as the prospect of pursuing a non-playing career in football for women continues to bring the unwelcome additions of discrimination and...
by James Harrop | May 3, 2024 12:08PM | Campaigns - Sexism in Football
By James Harrop & Jack Roberts A lack of female-specific football boots are forcing players to wear footwear designed for men and children, putting them at increased risk of serious injury. Research has shown women on the pitch are between two to six times more...
by Luke Gill | May 2, 2024 2:50PM | Campaign - Football, Campaigns - Sexism in Football, Uncategorized
The success of the Lionesses saw an upsurge in the number of women’s football teams but the opportunities available for players are still limited. When England won the European Championships in the summer of 2022, there were almost 1,500 new women’s teams...
