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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...

Crux Football Acquires 49% Stake in Sweden’s FC Rosengård,

Founded by the former captain of New Zealand’s national women’s football team, Crux Football is building a forward-looking multi-club model dedicated exclusively to women’s football. This marks the group’s second major acquisition, following its purchase of...

Swiss FA Strengthens Women’s Football With New Priorities and WSL Licensing

These Swiss women’s football reforms come at a time of rapid growth in the women’s game and are part of a broader effort to ensure equality and sustainability at all levels. New Field Priorities for Women’s Football A central element of the reform is the introduction...

A-League Women Players Push for Full-Time Professional League from 2026

The report, titled Ready for Takeoff, argues that women’s football in Australia is standing at a critical crossroads. With the AFC Women’s Asian Cup approaching and global interest in the women’s game surging, players believe the next two years represent a...

Big Stadiums Drive Attendance Growth in the Arkema Première

On December 14, FC Nantes made headlines by welcoming 17,491 spectators to Stade de la Beaujoire for their 3–0 victory over Olympique de Marseille. This figure represents the sixth-highest attendance in league history, surpassing the 13,454 fans who attended the match...

Qatar in Talks to Host First Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

FIFA confirmed last month that the new global club competition will run from 5 to 30 January 2028, but has not yet announced a host nation or clarified whether a formal bidding process will be launched. Qatar’s expression of interest continues a pattern of major...

Beyond the Game: Transforming the Matchday Experience in Women’s Football

Author: Sebastiano Moretta Women’s football has proven capable of attracting people who are tired of the negative atmosphere that often surrounds men’s matches. However, to truly capitalise on this opportunity, much more needs to be done. In Italy, television...

ARSENAL WOMEN TO RELEASE DOCUMENTARY ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE

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The series, according to the club, will feature previously unseen footage from the dressing room, alongside exclusive interviews with players and coaching staff, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s campaign. The first three episodes will be available...