The women’s football tabloid column inches are growing and so is the speculation around their private lives.
Not too long ago, former Arsenal and England player Alex Scott was under the intense spotlight with photographers clamouring to get pictures of her with new partner, singer Jess Glynne. The paparazzi regularly manage to track down England international Ella Toone with boyfriend Joe Bunney.
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During the World Cup this summer, Twitter and YouTube feeds went wild trying to dissect what was happening between Republic of Ireland internationals Katie McCabe and Ruesha Littlejohn.
Last week, newspapers ran multiple articles on Chelsea striker Sam Kerr’s engagement to Gotham FC midfielder Kirstie Mewis.
Some Women’s Super League (WSL) players are reaching mainstream celebrity status, which is no doubt helping to raise the game’s profile and grow attendances, but the increased attention has come rapidly and is unrestrained, blurring the line between players’ public and private lives.
Since the WSL’s first season in 2011, the accessibility of its players has been central to the league’s appeal. The understanding that stars will make themselves available for pictures and autographs…
