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Eniola Aluko Makes History As First Black Woman To Own An Italian Football Club

Former England women’s player Eniola Aluko has become the first black woman to own a club in Italy, acquiring a major stake in FC Como’s female team. The 37-year-old announced on her X page that she is part of Mercury 13, a $100 million ownership group that secured a majority stake in the club. The club FC Como Women, established …

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The FA Becomes First National Governing Body To Mandate Female Health Training For Women’s Professional Football Clubs

In a pioneering move, the Football Association (FA) has set a new precedent by making female health training mandatory for WSL and Championship clubs – becoming the first ever NGB-mandated training on female-specific health. This progressive step involves a comprehensive league-wide support plan developed in collaboration with The Well HQ, specialists in female health strategies in sports. The initiative stems …

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Panini And FA Collaborate For Historic WSL Sticker Collection

The Football Association (FA) has partnered with Italian collectible brand Panini to create the first ever Women’s Super League (WSL) sticker collection in December. The introduction of the WSL sticker collection marks a significant moment in women’s football history, following a record-breaking 2022-23 season that witnessed a staggering 170% increase in match day attendances. Panini, renowned for its collectibles, and …

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“It Wasn’t A FIFA Affiliated Tournament”-Lucy Quinn’s International Clearance Faced A Beach Soccer Sized Bump In The Road

Kickstarting the Republic of Ireland’s 3-2 triumph against Australia on Tuesday with a free kick goal in the third minute, Lucy Quinn’s international debut couldn’t have gone more akin to a fantasy.

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