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Sexist science in soccer harms women in an epic own goal

7 mins | Nov 23, 2022
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From boots to uniform standards. As players take the pitch for the men's World Cup, new research has shown that science supports their safety and equipment more than it does women's. Tanya Lewis reveals that even top-tier female players are at risk of injury and performance issues as a result.

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