Fast-forward to the upcoming Women’s World Cup, which starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, and a host of the game’s best players will also be absent because of an injury which appears to be endemic in the women’s game.
But why are so many female soccer players suffering from the same injury?
“At elite clubs in the men’s game, players have access to exceptional academies and training facilities from a very young age.
Beth Mead starred for England in its Euro 2022 victory but will be missing the Women's World Cup.
According to the findings, 34% of women players reported discomfort specifically in their heel and the majority use specialized insoles.
Persons:
Simone Magill, Magill, “, ” Magill, Leah Williamson, Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead, Macario, Giulia Gwinn, Iman Beney –, Leah Abucayan Sarah Milner, doesn’t, Féminin, Ballon, Katrine Okholm, Kryger, ” Kryger, that’s, aren’t ‘, they’ve, Rachel Williams, Williams, Jacques Feeney, Kyrger, England, Sarina Wiegman, Luna, Crystal Dunn, we’re, haven’t, –, Miedema, ”, ’ Milner, ” Milner, Catarina Macario, Jeffrey McWhorter, Milner
Organizations:
CNN, Northern Ireland, CNN Sport, England, US, National, Europe’s, of Sports Medicine, –, St Mary’s University, FIFA, Manchester United, Super, Sports Medicine, European Club Association, Nike, UEFA
Locations:
Norway, Northern, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Twickenham , London, England, plastering, Europe, Paris, Northern Ireland, France