Fifa Plans Could Negatively Impact Women's Football, Says Former England Defender

According to former England defender Anita Asante, Fifa President Gianni Infantino's plans are poised to make women's football the initial casualty.

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Published Friday 31 July 2026 at 1:40 pm AEST 2 min read

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