Spain's World Cup final victory highlights the gulf in quality between club football in Europe and the UK, something only investment can remedy
In many ways, that game felt like a dress rehearsal for the World Cup final. Even then, as Chelsea were beaten 4-0, the gulf that lies between the dominant forces on the continent and the cream of the WSL was clear. Bonmati shone and Millie Bright and Jess Carter struggled to keep pace with Barcelona’s passing, which left Emma Hayes’ side stretched to their limits..
It is admirable to want girls to start playing football and look to the Lionesses of the future. That does not come without serious funding into academies, expanding those academies outside the big cities, and attracting elite coaches into the women’s game, even at grassroots level. As it stands, the reality is that WSL clubs can only compete in the top flight if they have the backing of a men’sside. Relegated Reading found that and Bristol City will likely learn it the hard way too in the upcoming season. That is only feasible if the funding comes from elsewhere. Even the top clubs do not have the resources to pay even remotely competitive salaries compared to the Premier League. Mary Earps, the world’s best goalkeeper, is believed to earn around £150,000 a year.
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