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Could the Spanish Women’s Supercopa Go International?
The competition had been scheduled to take place in Miami, a move that would have seen the Supercopa played outside Spain for the first time. The proposal, however, failed to secure full backing from the clubs, with Real Madrid voting against it. As a result, the...
How Spain rebuilt trust and brought Mapi León back
That was the first mission Reyes Bellver set for herself when she took charge of the women’s football department at the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Her goal was simple: make football the only story. Until her arrival, almost everything surrounding the reigning...
Reyes Bellver at the RFEF: Why Michel Kang’s Interest Matters for Spanish Women’s Football
With clubs already under her control in France, England and the United States, Kang’s interest in Spain has sparked debate not only about ownership models, but also about the financial realities of a league that is fully professional — yet unevenly supported. A...
RFEF Women’s Football Director, Reyes Bellver: “We’re in a new era”
But that story began to change about a year ago. Today, they all echo the same message in every statement and press appearance: “Now, we only focus on football.” Behind that shift stands one person—a leader more than a culprit: Reyes Bellver. A lawyer specialized in...
WE League Report: How the League Is Progressing and What the Data Reveal
The Japan Women’s Empowerment Professional Football League - the WE League - is still in its infancy. Launched in the 2021-22 season above the long-standing Nadeshiko League, it represents Japan’s first fully professional framework for the women’s game. The Nadeshiko...
Women’s Bundesliga Rejects DFB Joint Venture as Talks Continue
Over the past several months, the league’s 14 clubs had been in discussions with the DFB about forming a joint company aimed at accelerating the development of the Women’s Bundesliga. The proposed joint venture was intended to strengthen areas such as marketing,...
The most successful women’s football clubs on social media – and the four strategies they use
However, growth on social media is not automatic. Some clubs and leagues are pulling ahead, while others struggle to convert visibility into engagement. This article explores which leagues and clubs are leading the way on social media and why. It explains why follower...
The Women Rewriting Football’s Power Map
The numbers tell their own story. According to Deloitte, women hold fewer than 25% of board seats worldwide. Only 8.4% of board chairs are women. Just 6% of CEOs. In football’s own governance structures, the imbalance is equally stark: among FIFA’s 211 Member...
Women’s Bundesliga Talks Resume: DFB and Clubs Discuss Joint Venture and €3,000 Minimum Salary
According to FC Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, the most recent round of talks in Frankfurt was constructive. Speaking on the sidelines of the New Year’s reception of the German Football League (DFL), Dreesen said the discussions helped clarify several key issues....
WSL Confirms Academy Contracts for Young Players From 2026–27
Under the new guidelines, WSL and WSL2 clubs will be permitted to offer academy contracts to players during their under-16 season, at the age of 15 or 16. However, any contract offered will not formally begin until the player turns 16, typically during their under-17...
Chelsea Women Explore New Stadium Options to Boost Attendance
Head coach Sonia Bompastor has revealed the club is “probably close” to announcing a new option, with ongoing discussions involving ownership and chief executive Aki Mandhar. Kingsmeadow, which Chelsea Women have shared with the club’s academy teams since 2017, has a...
Arsenal & Chelsea Lead Women’s Football Revenue Rankings in 2025
Fresh off their Champions League triumph, Arsenal generated £21.5m in revenue, a 43% increase from the previous year - according to Deloittes 2026 Women`s Football Report That rise pushed them past Barcelona to claim first place, driven by strong attendances, smart...