UEFA commits €1 billion to boost women's football in Europe with new strategy

UEFA has announced a new six-year strategy called ‘Unstoppable,’ committing €1 billion to enhance women's football in Europe from 2024 to 2030. The plan aims to increase professional leagues from four to six and boost the number of fully professional players from 3,049 to 5,000. The strategy also includes launching a second club competition and improving grassroots access. UEFA emphasizes player welfare, planning to create a long-term international match calendar that addresses the needs of players amid a busy schedule. Despite recent investments, women's football remains financially dependent on men's clubs. The percentage of women's top-division clubs operating independently has decreased, while more men's UEFA Champions League clubs now have women's teams, indicating a reliance on men's success.