UEFA pledges €1bn and six professional leagues in new women's football strategy

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UEFA has pledged to commit €1billion ($1.083bn) as part of a new six-year strategy in a bid to "create a sustainable future for women's football in Europe". The strategy, entitled 'Unstoppable', will run from 2024 to 2030 and focuses on key long-term goals, including increasing the number of professional leagues across the continent from four to six, providing universal access to grassroots football and launching a second club competition with more opportunities for clubs to compete in UEFA competitions. The governing body has also pledged to increase the number of fully...