11min chapter

Woman's Hour cover image

Weekend Woman’s Hour – Music artist Raye, COPA 71 and Imelda May on the Yeats sisters

Woman's Hour

CHAPTER

Forgotten Glory: The Untold Story of the 1971 Women's World Cup

Exploring the resilience and determination of women in the 1971 Women's World Cup, this chapter sheds light on their struggles against societal norms and restrictions in a time when women's football was banned in many countries. The discovery of this forgotten tournament reveals a parallel universe where women's football was embraced, leading to unexpected fame and excitement among the participants. Through camaraderie and intense competition, the chapter captures the emotional journey of these women over 50 years ago, reflecting on their personal growth and the impact of finally sharing their untold story.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode