The Failure of National Broadcasters and FIFA to Reach Agreement on Televising the Forthcoming World Cup

The ACL injury, a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament that attaches thigh and shin bones, is endemic in women's football. Scott blames the lack of research and investment in substantial medical support as well as poor treatment facilities. Nike are coming out with a boot that takes into account women's physiognomy but it's not just football which needs to be treated more seriously. It's never about batting the women against the men, it's making sure everyone is in support. You need females supporting females in getting to the top, but in all walks of life, you need male allies.