Apology to women’s football
I was wrong, now I know it. When you don’t know something, sometimes you’re not able to change point of view and open yourself to something different. Women’s football was out of my comfort zone. I’ve watched 2019 World Cup and I found low-level games, slow pace and re-viewable level of technical-tactical abilities. Never been so wrong in my entire life, I have to say this. My mistake was the comparison with men, with their style of play, their level of physicality and, overall, their status and years of professionalism.
Women’s football is developing from day to day, it’s unstoppable. In Italy, the movement is a little behind, but FIGC’s working to its development and professional status. To appreciate women’s football you have to be ready to see something different, to consider an evolution that doesn’t have to be compared to men’s football.
FIFA is working with all stakeholders to take concrete steps to empower girls and women, making football a sport for all and against gender discrimination through the FIFA Women’s Football Strategy. “There are 3 key objectives:
- Grow Participation
Increasing the level of female participation in football all over the world is central to FIFA 2.0, with the stated goal of having 60 million players by 2026. - Enhance the Commercial Value
Shaping new revenue streams and optimising existing ones around women’s events will allow expansion of development efforts. - Build the Foundations
Creating a more sophisticated women’s football ecosystem and encouraging leadership roles for women will modernise management of the game.”
I’m studying a lot the Italian and European projects about women’s football for the next few years and I’ll continue to learn and be more aware about this incredible world.
Speaking about played football, I’m trying to understand better technical and tactical goals/requests, the key points that lead to improvement and to a better overall game. Right now I’ve been watching in particular AC Milan, because of one incredible player that caught my attention: Yui Hasegawa. I’ll write something about her because I firmly believe everyone needs to see her playing and enjoy it.
I’d like to apologise for my ignorance about women’s football, now I know and I’ll be an active supporter and promoter of this movement.
