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FIFA (https:\/\/www.FIFA.com<\/a>)<\/em>\u00a0release second edition of Setting the Pace – the only women\u2019s football benchmarking report of its kind, providing a comprehensive analysis into the elite women\u2019s football landscape globally; report analyses 30 leagues and 294 clubs, providing administrators with tools to inform strategy and decision-making; report recognises growth and development in several key areas, with contributions from all six FIFA Confederations.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n FIFA has today published the second edition of Setting the Pace<\/em> \u2013 its leading benchmarking report that provides insights into the factors that drive success in women\u2019s football clubs and leagues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n As part of FIFA\u2019s goal to accelerate the growth of women\u2019s football globally, the report features data from 30 of the top women\u2019s football leagues and 294 clubs, and charts the changes and developments that have occurred in elite women\u2019s football since the first edition was released in May 2021.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The comprehensive analysis is based on data related to sporting, governance, financial, player, and fan engagement topics, and features women\u2019s football clubs and leagues from all six FIFA Confederations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Compiled with the support of Deloitte <\/em>analysis, Setting the Pace<\/em> can be used by clubs and leagues across the globe as an educational tool and reference point, aiding administrators to make informed decisions by considering best practice examples and providing practical solutions for the game\u2019s key stakeholders to learn from one another.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Speaking on the second edition of the report, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, said:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cClubs are the foundation of our game, and by creating specific tools that paint an accurate picture of the women\u2019s club landscape, we aim to increase the data available on women\u2019s football and support decision-making processes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cWith this in mind, we are proud to publish the second edition of Setting the Pace<\/em> \u2013 a document that assesses the reality of the game across key areas, presents emerging challenges and opportunities, and demonstrates our clear commitment to accelerating the growth of women\u2019s football.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The detailed report, released following nine months of project planning, data collection, validation, and analysis, reveals several key findings, and recognises some important, positive trends in the women\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key findings of Setting the Pace<\/em> 2022 include:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Sarai Bareman, FIFA\u2019s Chief Women\u2019s Football Officer, added:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cThe data in this year\u2019s report underscores that organisations that are prepared to invest in women\u2019s football are receiving a return, and we expect this will only continue as more clubs and leagues, as well as broadcasters and partners, truly recognise the unique growth opportunity that exists in women\u2019s football.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201dSince the launch of FIFA Women\u2019s Football Strategy in 2018\u00a0(https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3sBN875<\/a>), and in the period since the publication of the first edition of Setting the Pace<\/em>, we\u2019ve witnessed some significant developments and milestones in women\u2019s football. But there\u2019s so much left to be achieved, and this will occur as we continue to share expertise and best practice, and remain open to regularly and transparently analysing the women\u2019s football landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cFIFA continues to take proactive steps to accelerate the growth and development of women\u2019s football globally, and it is our commitment to continue producing this report as we strive to assist clubs and leagues in their mission to professionalise their operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n To read the second edition of the FIFA Benchmarking Report: Women’s Football, please click HERE\u00a0(https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3DksmO4<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n