Just over a hundred years ago, women in England were effectively banned from playing football. The Football Association ruled in 1921 that clubs were not allowed to let women play in their grounds, ensuring there could be no recognised league or organisation in which female players could practise and develop. The ban lasted almost 50 years.
Fortunately, things look a lot different in 2022. The Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 tournament is about to start, featuring 31 matches with players from 16 countries, and record-breaking ticket sales.
