The United Kingdom has formally submitted its unopposed joint bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, marking a historic moment for women’s football and for the four home nations. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have united behind a single proposal designed to deliver the largest single-sport event ever staged on UK soil.
Women’s football has seen unprecedented growth in the last five years. But how can clubs sustain this momentum and build on the boom? Jennifer Haskel, lead of the Sports Business Group’s Knowledge & Insights function at Deloitte, gives exclusive insights into the future of women’s football business.
Sweden’s top women’s football league surpasses SEK 200 million in revenue — but growing financial disparity highlights the sport’s next big challenge.
Monarch Collective’s first international investment signals growing momentum for women’s football and a bold new chapter for Berlin’s sports landscape.
After a historical performance at the EURO 2025, optimism was rising about women’s football in Italy. Yet, challenges persist: Investors and clubs remain cautious despite growing interest. Lucrative broadcasting deals would be key for further growth.
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The German Football Association (DFB) has announced a historic €100 million investment to transform the Women’s Bundesliga and strengthen the foundations of women’s football across the country. The initiative, revealed by DFB President Bernd Neuendorf at the association’s recent general assembly, represents one of the largest financial commitments ever made to women’s sports in Germany.
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