What if Southgate had played more front-foot attacking football? What if Rice's last-minute header had found the back of the net? Maybe we'd all still be recovering from a three-day hangover! With talk of school holidays and bank holidays if England's men's team had been successful, and news channels lauding Southgate as the only manager to reach two major international finals, it raises the question: do the media, society and the authorities truly take women's sporting success as seriously?
With Manchester United's Women's team relegated to portacabins to accommodate the men, are the new owners neglecting the women's game? Mary Earps' move to PSG, citing the club's transition period, only fuels these doubts. Was the ten million pounds spent on the women's facilities a genuine investment, or a tactful way to enhance the men's setup while still appearing supportive? This raises troubling questions about the club's true commitment to women's football.
Women's success in sports often doesn't receive the same recognition as that of men - and in some cases, it's even undermined. Imagine a women's lacrosse team that works tirelessly to secure promotion, only to be stripped of their performance squad status at season's end. This decision cuts their strength and conditioning programme, effectively punishing them for their achievement to make way for a men's team to enjoy those privileges. This is our story, and it's time for a change. Follow along to see how we can challenge the status quo and bounce back stronger than ever.
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