Sexism is on the rise in football. Here is what needs to change | Hollie Varney

Women working across the game are increasingly targeted. Which poses a question: does football really accept women?

Recent incidents on social media and further afield have highlighted how often women are isolated in football and continue to be threatened, questioned about their competencies and told they have no place to work in football. Which poses a question: does football really accept women?

Female pundits and commentators, as well as players and women working across the game, have faced consistent abuse for simply doing their jobs.

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