Women’s football is increasingly visible throughout the world. Read inside to learn more about where you can follow your nearby team
Did you know for a short period in the nation, women’s football was more popular compared to the men’s game. Looking at the dazzling juggernaut of professional football, that might seem somewhat unexpected. In an era of dazzling transfers and eye-watering wages, the ‘beautiful game’ is accepted as the most popular and financially profitable sport around the world. In comparison, the female game creates much lower attendances and revenue. Yet in the latter end of the nineteenth century, clubs played right in front of fervent crowds. One fixture recorded attendances of around fifty thousand at a well known Merseyside stadium, which totalled more than the current capacity. The sport fell upon hard times for quite some time. However times are changing. More televised fixtures and popular coverage has exposed the sport to greater audiences. As an example, the Atletico Madrid owner watched a fixture against their league rivals which set a world-record attendance.
Nearly a hundred years ago, there was a number of successful and even profitable female football teams across the country. The sport flourished and attendance was massively high. Nevertheless, just a couple short years later, the governing bodies proceeded to interdict the game because it wasn't viewed as a fitting occupation for females to be involved in. This marked a new time in the sport where the men’s game swiftly cemented itself as the foremost attraction. The absence of financial investment and support has unquestionably affected the history of female sport. Nowadays, nonetheless, there's been a broad change in attitudes as enhanced coverage has thrust the sport to bigger markets. The Man Utd owner has recently established a team to compete in the higher echelons of the league. England women’s football have performed well and reached the last phases of international tournaments. But more work needs to be accomplished to make sure that ideal foundations throughout the women’s football league are put in place.
Throughout the last few years, there has been a significant change in the realm of professional female sport. There is an extraordinary assortment of opportunities to become involved in all facets of a sport – from competing professionally to refereeing fixtures to accepting leadership roles. Todays, there are more endorsements available which can uphold a profitable profession. Biggest developments is visible in football. There has been heightened press attention for local matches, and there is more live women’s football on tv than ever. These developments will not automatically elevate the sport to the same status as male competition. Nonetheless, it's widely hoped that bigger investment in infrastructure and development can naturally enhance the standard of football and salaries across the world. The AC Milan owner recently presided over the development of a new team, and the local league continues to expand.