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Why women's football is first casualty of Fifa plans

BBC Sport·July 31, 2026
Why women's football is first casualty of Fifa plans

Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plans are expected to negatively impact women's football, making it the first casualty. Former England defender Anita Asante has expressed concerns that the proposed changes will harm the women's game. Asante believes that women's football will suffer as a result of Infantino's initiatives. The potential consequences of these plans have sparked worry among advocates for women's football.

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