Author: Helene Altgelt

EURO 2025: A new benchmark for prize money in women’s football

2. July 2025

The EURO 2025 is kicking off in Switzerland. The tournament, projected to be the biggest European Championship in history so far, is chasing the attendance record set in England three years ago. But in terms of prize money, a new benchmark is already set.

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Different rules, more success: Why women’s sports needs new competitions

19. May 2025

The 3×3 basketball league Unrivaled has smashed records in its inaugural season, setting new standards for salaries and fan engagement. Women’s football is also seeing the emergence of new competitions, like the new 7v7 series, with fewer players on the pitch and different rules. What are the key factors behind their success? And why are fresh ideas and new rules so important for women’s sport? 

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Is women’s football ready for the step into the big stadiums?

24. April 2025

Women’s football has been breaking attendance records for years. Some time ago, only the most prestigious teams were able to attract large crowds. Now, even second- and third-tier teams can fill the stands. Is women’s football ready to move into big stadiums permanently?

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Protecting pregnant players: Norway paves the way in women’s football

5. April 2025

Norway’s women’s football league has introduced a new regulation that grants pregnant players far more rights than before. Their contracts are automatically extended by one year. Once again, Norway is leading the way. Not so long ago, pregnancy was a taboo subject in women’s football.

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Women’s football in Switzerland: Driving investment through the EUROs?

8. March 2025

The AXA Women’s Super League in Switzerland hopes to grow after the Women’s EUROs this summer. But at the moment, the league is still facing some major problems. How to increase investment and ensure the tournament has a lasting impact? The countdown is on. In July 2025, Switzerland will host the UEFA Women’s EUROs, and […]

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