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Sky and BBC agree record-breaking broadcast deal

Sky and BBC agree record-breaking broadcast deal

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The deal is the first broadcast contract negotiated by the newly-formed Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) and has been cautiously welcomed by fans, clubs and administrators alike. It takes the overall commercial value of women's football in the UK to well...

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Former England captain Steph Houghton was on £9,000 a year

Former England captain Steph Houghton was on £9,000 a year

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Even more startling than this top-line figure is the revelation that her playing contract with the Gunners was just £4,000 per annum - the remaining £5,000 of her earnings was earned by coaching sessions that she took outside of training hours and some ambassadorial...

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Frauen-Bundesliga clubs commission agency for changeover

Frauen-Bundesliga clubs commission agency for changeover

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DFB measures not considered sustainable enough Until now, the German Football Association (DFB) has been responsible for all decisions relating to the Frauen-Bundesliga. Last year, the association ensured, among other things, that TV revenues increased at the start of...

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