Elite players are at loggerheads with federations slow to wake up to the opportunities for growth within the game
n International Women’s Day it is important to celebrate and acknowledge the progress made towards equality and the achievements of women in sport. It is perhaps even more important, though, to look at how much more still needs to be done.last year with a cumulative audience of 365 million live viewers and England lifting a first major trophy, you could be forgiven for believing the roadmap to success and growth was clear.
The RFEF came down firmly against the player revolt, with none of the 15 having played for the team since and Vilda picking youth and uncapped players to fill his squads. The likelihood of 15 of the best players from one of the top nations missing the World Cup is high. The situation is not dissimilar in France, where a long-term breakdown in the relationship between the manager, Corine Diacre, and her players has reached crunch point, with the, then the forwards Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani, announcing they would not play at the World Cup to preserve their mental health.
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