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Understanding fan pressures and its impact on football club sustainability: insights from the Colombian context
Fan Development/Services Women's International Football Institute Fan Development/Services Women's International Football Institute

Understanding fan pressures and its impact on football club sustainability: insights from the Colombian context

This study examines how fan expectations and pressures impact the sustainability of Colombian football clubs, with a specific focus on economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Researchers surveyed fans from various Colombian clubs to analyze their influence on club management decisions.

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Analysis of running performance in the two main Spanish Women’s football leagues: A case study
Sports Performance, Coaching Women's International Football Institute Sports Performance, Coaching Women's International Football Institute

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.

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#SeAcabó: how a mass-mediated “social drama” made visible and confronted (subjective and objective) violence in women’s football in Spain
Marketing, Sport Development Women's International Football Institute Marketing, Sport Development Women's International Football Institute

#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.

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