The Lionesses Legacy: first steps to equality for girls in PE
Today, on International Women’s Day, the Government has announced more than £600 million of funding which will be invested in school sport.
21st September 2023
Women in Sport CEO Stephanie Hilborne OBE speaks to the BBC following an announcement that the Lionesses had reached a bonuses agreement with the FA.
After long-running disagreements up until the 2023 World Cup between players and the FA, Lioness Millie Bright and Sarina Wiegman gave a joint statement.
This also follows global discussion about respect for the women’s game after Luis Rubiales, President of the Spanish football federation was forced to resign after kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent when Spain won the World Cup Final.
