'Women footballers don’t have the financial security that the men have'

The recent FIFA Women’s World Cup France was a game changer for football. As the series progressed, the players gained huge traction with supporters for their skill, drive and guts. A record 750 million watched on TV. Channelling the excitement, sports pundits are predicting a brave new world where superstar female soccer players are awarded the same terms and conditions as their male counterparts.

At home, the mood is equally upbeat. In a recent Boots Ireland survey, 76% of respondents said female sports stars should be equally celebrated as their male counterparts.