‘I subsequently recognize soccer’s enchantment’: readers at the Women’s World Cup

It method a lot to a lady who became told football became for boys’

It’s changed my (male) companion’s view of women’s soccer. He didn’t understand a whole lot approximately it earlier than and assumed the ladies’ game must be by some means “less thrilling” as it’s not as famous; however, he’s undoubtedly enjoyed looking at the World Cup with me – even if I get a piece vocal once in a while!

He’s additionally emerging as a large proponent of equality for the Lionesses and thinks ladies’ soccer ought to be put on stage status with the guys’ recreation. He’s even taken to social media to call for more excellent coverage of the ladies’ leagues, truthful pay, and more significant investment for the sport. I’m so proud of him! I’m hoping the fulfillment of our awesome Lionesses will mean they’re given the respect they deserve. It manner loads to a lady who became instructed at faculty within the early Nineteen Eighties that she couldn’t play football because it changed into a ‘boys sport.’ Jen, South Yorkshire

‘The match has been a possibility to be with pals’

We usually get together in a boozer to observe the England guys’ group, but that is the first time we’ve watched a ladies match collectively. The whole event has been a possibility to be with buddies and send mild abuse to my American in-laws! I’ll be over in California with them for the very last on Sunday, so, towards my instincts, I’ll be supporting the USA. Andy Bartlett, London

‘I have arranged my social lifestyles around looking the video games’

The tournament has changed my notion of the girls’ game. Before the match, I’d have struggled to call extra than many of the England squad, but now some of them are amongst my sporting heroes. We traveled to Nice to observe England’s opener against Scotland, and for the final month, I have organized my social life around watching the games. My ranges of pleasure and nerves have reached a level no longer a long way off those experienced for the duration of last summer season’s World Cup. I’m already planning to wait for a few Women’s Super League games a subsequent season – something I had never formally taken into consideration. Before lengthy, this World Cup may be seen as a sizeable turning point in girls’ sport and the fight for gender equality in football. I’m pleased to have skilled it so carefully along the way. Grant, 29, London

‘I’ve sooner or later gotten a few male pals to take it critically.’

The match hasn’t been a massive change for me. I’ve been a fan for the reason that Seventies when I performed in a competitive league as a young girl. But I’ve ultimately gotten a few male buddies to take it severely. They’ve liked the shortage of theatrics as a whole (some still happen, but now not to the diploma of the men’s sport). I’m hoping the USA wins so my crew can thumb their noses at our ridiculous president! Julie B, Minneapolis
‘The women’s sport is better than the guys’ sport.’

Watching the World Cup has changed how I see women’s soccer. The recreation is higher than the men’s game! Although a little slower, the accuracy of passing is better, there are fewer fouls and fewer histrionics. This season I’ll honestly attempt to watch extra Manchester United ladies games. They’ve simplest had one season and have been promoted to the same league as Manchester City, so it’ll be exciting to look at how they examine with the men. I’m a season price ticket holder at Old Trafford and will now make a greater effort to guide the women. Harry Bloom, Glossop.