Articles by Aashika Doshi

We recently sat down with Matthew Barrett, the founder of Goal Click — a global storytelling project about unique and powerful journeys that underlay the playing of sport at every level. The aim of Goal […]

The public diplomacy of women’s football has noticeably increased since the pandemic. Public diplomacy is a tool that helps to build positive perceptions through ‘influencing other people’s opinions and attitudes’ (Melissen, 2006). Public diplomacy is […]

Digitalisation of women’s football has played a pivotal role in raising the game and the players’ profiles. Through digitalisation, the sport is able to address wider challenges facing women. It also enables female footballers to […]

The influence of women’s football goes far beyond the pitch. Football’s influence over cultural diplomacy is prominent and visible in the professional women’s game. In 2003, Bahrain unveiled their national women’s football team and therefore […]

The consequences of climate change have not gone unnoticed by female footballers. Chelsea player Sam Kerr donated a signed kit to raise money for the Australia Bushfire Relief. The Spanish women’s national football team have […]

Growing audiences in womens football have demonstrated an evolving view of the global citizen. A global citizen holds much potential for the promotion of change. An example of this is the support shown by Women’s […]

The decision to cut funding in women’s football and cancel games in the women’s league is more than a question of investment in a game. Professional men’s football games could continue, with little or no […]