FANS OUTRAGED: Is Women's Football Turning Its Back on *You*?

FANS OUTRAGED: Is Women's Football Turning Its Back on *You*?

The roar of the crowd at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel was deafening – 89,000 fans erupting as England defeated Spain on penalties. It wasn’t just a victory on the pitch; it was a powerful signal of how dramatically women’s football has transformed in a remarkably short time.

England Women's football fans intently watching a game while dressed in the England team's colours and waving flags EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications/services. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tom Smith/ProSports/Shutterstock (11759230w) Crystal Palace Women's goalkeeper Chloe Morgan (1) giving instructions to her defence during the FA Women's Championship match between Crystal Palace LFC and London Bees at Hayes Lane, Bromley Crystal Palace LFC v London Bees, FA Women's Championship, 14scores a goal 0-22021 - 14 Feb 2021 CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Players of Brighton & Hove Albion enter a huddle prior to the Subway Women's League Cup match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton at Broadfield Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)