A financial turning point for women's football? The Lionesses reach the WC final

Aug 16, 2023 · 29m

England's women's football team reach the World Cup final, beating the hosts Australia. But with the highest paid footballer in the equivalent of the Premier League paid less in a year than some male players get in a week, will this prove a watershed moment in attempts by many to push for greater financial parity? We speak to Kieran Maguire, football economist. And back in the world of Westminster - what does falling inflation mean? A governmental success in one of their key targets, or is this the calm before the storm with wages and public sector - both inherently inflationary - rising. We speak to editor of Red Box, Lara Spirit. commentary courtesy of BBC Sport. Editor: Tom Hughes Senior Producer: Gabriel Radus Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell Planning Producer: Alex Barnett Video Producer: Will Gibson-Smith The News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

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