The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended stand-alone women’s sporting event in history as 32 top women’s teams compete for the coveted title of World Champion. What fans of the sport don’t see is the sexual harassment, unfair pay, and unsafe working environment many women players are forced to endure to achieve their moment of glory on the pitch.
Before the last Women s World Cup goal is kicked, FIFA should set up an independent body to report and investigate abuse, protect survivors and get abusers out of sport.