Chelsea Women's star Lucy Bronze has expressed her support for a boycott of Fifa competitions, stating that it could be the right thing for the future of the game. The European football governing body, Uefa, had previously announced that it would boycott the World Cup after Fifa president Gianni Infantino planned to sell stakes in the global governing body's competition to private investors. Despite an apology from Fifa, Uefa's conditions for withdrawing their boycott have not been met.
What happened?
Lucy Bronze spoke with her club coach Sonia Bompastor before their pre-season fixture with the Auckland FC Women's Invitational XI on August 8. Bronze expressed her disappointment that England wasn't able to play in New Zealand during the 2023 Women's World Cup, but reminisced on her experience in Aotearoa during her early playing days.
Why it matters for Chelsea Women
Bronze believes that the message of standing by one's beliefs and what is right for the game is essential for the future of football. She stated that if boycotting competitions is the right thing to do, then it has to happen. This is for the future of the game and not just for the players today and tomorrow, but for all the little girls or little boys who come after them.
What comes next?
Chelsea Women are currently 3rd in the FA WSL, with 49 points from 22 games, and are 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W. They have scored 44 goals this season and conceded 20, with a goal difference of +24. The team will continue to focus on their upcoming matches and will be keeping a close eye on the World Cup boycott developments.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in FA WSL, 49 pts, 15W-4D-3L from 22 games, recent form WWWWD.
Chelsea Women's star Lucy Bronze has expressed her support for a boycott of Fifa competitions, stating that it could be the right thing for the future of the game. The team will continue to focus on their upcoming matches and will be keeping a close eye on the World Cup boycott developments.
