Alex Culvin (Leeds Beckett University, UK), Ali Bowes (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
The global professionalisation of women’s football has gathered momentum in the twenty first century, and professional women footballers are now more prevalent and evident in cultures around the world. Despite increased professionalisation and record-breaking viewing and participation figures for women’s football, there are persistent challenges for women in the game. Professional football is now a viable career opportunity for women globally; however, as Women’s Football in a Global, Professional Era demonstrates, there are pressing issues and unanswered questions that remain in the...
The global professionalisation of women’s football has gathered momentum in the twenty first century, and professional women footballers are now mor...