Women Footballers Weigh Early Retirement

Nearly half of women footballers worldwide are considering ending their careers early because of financial pressure and mental-health concerns, a FIFPRO survey found.

Der Spiegel

Survey of the players' union: Nearly every other female footballer is considering retirement

Financial pressure and mental strain are causing female footballers worldwide to consider an early end to their careers. This is shown by a Fifpro survey. There has been a notable improvement, however, in another area.

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Kathimerini

Half of women want to quit football

Nearly half of the women involved in football are considering leaving the sport early, with financial pressures and mental health issues cited as the main reasons.

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Der Standard

Precarious wages in women's football – almost every second professional player is considering quitting

Despite billions in revenue, some players are paid only minimum wage, some have no employment contract, and mental health issues run through the industry.

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Women Footballers Weigh Early Retirement

Survey of the players' union: Nearly every other female footballer is considering retirement

Half of women want to quit football

Precarious wages in women's football – almost every second professional player is considering quitting

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Women Footballers Weigh Early Retirement

Survey of the players' union: Nearly every other female footballer is considering retirement

Half of women want to quit football

Precarious wages in women's football – almost every second professional player is considering quitting

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