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Analysis of running performance in the two main Spanish Women’s football leagues: A case study
This study analyzed the running performance of players in Spain’s top two women’s football leagues, focusing on training sessions and match demands. Data from 32 players over two seasons revealed that competition matches required significantly higher physical effort than training sessions, with only the post-match session (MD+1) occasionally surpassing match demands in sprinting and high-speed running.
Relationship Between Anthropometric Profile, Body Composition, and Physical Performance in Spanish Professional Female Soccer Players at Pre-Season Onset: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study examines how body composition affects the physical performance of professional female soccer players at the start of pre-season. The findings reveal a strong correlation between muscle mass and anaerobic power, while fat mass negatively impacts explosive strength, aerobic performance, and recovery capacity.
#SeAcabó: how a mass-mediated “social drama” made visible and confronted (subjective and objective) violence in women’s football in Spain
The article "#SeAcabó: How a Mass-Mediated ‘Social Drama’ Made Visible and Confronted Violence in Women’s Football in Spain" examines how the non-consensual kiss between Luis Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup ignited a widespread social and political response. Using concepts like "moral shock" and "social drama," the study explores how this high-profile incident mobilized public discourse on gender inequality and violence in women's football.
Career development in Women Football Refereeing: an exploratory study in Portugal and Spain
The article "Career Development in Women’s Football Refereeing: An Exploratory Study in Portugal and Spain" examines the challenges and opportunities for female referees in a male-dominated sport. Based on a survey of 427 referees, the study identifies key factors influencing recruitment, retention, and career progression.
Women’s football, sexism and media representation: Contextualising the Rubiales/Hermoso kiss
The article "Women’s Football, Sexism, and Media Representation: Contextualizing the Rubiales/Hermoso Kiss" by Eleanor Crabill examines the media coverage and broader implications of the non-consensual kiss between Luis Rubiales, then-president of the Spanish Football Federation, and Spanish player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup celebrations. The study situates this event within the historical marginalization of women’s football and ongoing issues of sexism in sports governance.