How the stars of the WSL are protecting themselves amid the reality of professionalisation

Update: 2024-10-30

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While the pay gap between the stars of the WSL and the Premier League remains large, the realities of life as a professional footballer are consistent - a short career at the top of your earning potential and a high risk of injury. To learn more about how the game is changing for the new generation of women’s pros, Tom Bassam is joined by a couple of specialists in the field, Arthur Fane from Miller Insurance’s specialist sports team and Sophie Barrington, who leads on sport and entertainment in Barclays’ wealth management division.

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How the stars of the WSL are protecting themselves amid the reality of professionalisation

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How the stars of the WSL are protecting themselves amid the reality of professionalisation