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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Karen Carney review demands overhaul of women’s football to transform future

Karen Carney
Karen Carney believes women’s football could be a billion pound industry in 10 years’ time. Photograph: Sam Bagnall/AMA/AMA/Getty Images

A landmark review of women’s football in England has called for wholesale change across the game; from enhancing minimum standards for professionals to “rapid growth” in the development of young talent.

The review, chaired by the former England international Karen Carney, argues that to finance necessary adaptations, new solutions must also be considered, including allowing women’s football to be broadcast at 3pm on a Saturday and raising prize money in the women’s FA Cup to match the men’s competition.

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