Almost half of female footballers considering retiring early, players’ union survey shows

The Guardian

Many of 800 players interviewed cite financial and mental stress Fifpro: ‘Recurring theme of precarity and fragile conditions’ Almost half of female footballers are considering leaving the sport because of financial concerns or psychological stress, and 57% have struggled with their mental health, according to a Fifpro report highlighting the working conditions for players worldwide. About 800 players were surveyed by the global players’ union for the report, which also found that average club wages have tripled in the women’s game since 2017 but raised concerns about the gulf in pay and the…