This chapter explores the history of women's football in Britain, discusses the progress and challenges faced by the sport, and highlights the recent success of England's female national team in the World Cup semi-final.
The region is home to most of the world’s known lithium. Given the mineral’s usefulness in batteries and electric vehicles, could it be on the cusp of a commodities boom? Germany’s auto industry is at risk. Volkswagen, one of its biggest carmakers, should be worried (10:27). And, England’s World Cup successes could change the face of women’s football (18:06).
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