The European Super League could have been very problematic for women's football - here's why

The ESL could have further hindered development in women's football. Image: Unsplash/Jeffrey F Lin
Beth Clarkson
Senior lecturer in Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth
Alex Culvin
Postdoctoral Researcher in Professional Women’s Football, Durham University
Ali Bowes
Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport, Nottingham Trent University

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