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Helen Owton, Lecturer in Sport and Fitness, The Open University

“Resilience isn’t enough”: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout

Millie Bright (Chelsea Fcw) of England shooting to goal during the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup in France Jose Breton- Pics Action/Shutterstock

Women’s football has exploded onto the global stage. Record-breaking crowds, major sponsorships, elite athletes and huge media deals have transformed the sport into a fast-growing spectacle. Its rise may be inspiring, but behind the success, many players are struggling with the growing physical and mental demands of the modern game.

As the game becomes faster and more physically intense, players are expected to deliver top performances across crowded domestic seasons, international tournaments and growing commercial commitments.

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