W-League in danger of falling behind Europe, says Ante Milicic

  • Matildas coach calls for more games and better facilities
  • New 14-round season kicks off on Thursday this week

Australian women’s football risks slipping behind other nations without much-needed improvement in the W-League, according to Matildas coach Ante Milicic. European countries, in particular, are funnelling big money into women’s leagues and Milicic says it is imperative Australia’s domestic competition keeps pace.

“I have been in Europe for the last couple of years and ... I have seen what they have invested,” Milicic said. “And now, that is the challenge for us. With the [Australian pay] agreement that has been put in place, we know now that it’s a serious sport.

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