With the Women’s World Cup taking place right now in Australia and New Zealand, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the history of women’s football. From its early history to a time when women’s football was more popular the men’s sport, to being banned across the world… it is a fascinating story!
Association football (n) - Also known as soccer, the most widely played form of football with specific rules established by the Football Association (FA).
Spectator (n) - People who watch a sports event or performance.
Prejudice (n) - Preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a certain group or individual.
Newspaper coverage (n) - Reporting or news articles published in newspapers.
To found (n) – to bring something into existence.
Professional (adj) - used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby.
Unsuitable (adj) - Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
To overshadow (v) - to make something seem less important.