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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Suzanne Wrack

Manchester United call for European-wide hard salary cap in women’s game

Alessia Russo (centre) celebrates with Manchester United teammates.
The departure of Alessia Russo (centre) from Manchester United this summer has raised concerns over the increased amount of money in the women’s game. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

The head of group planning at Manchester United, Francesca Whitfield, has called for a European-wide hard salary cap in women’s football to improve competitiveness.

There are no financial regulations in the Women’s Super League apart from a soft salary cap.

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