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      Football bosses talk of aim to turn the WSL into a £1billion league in the next ten years

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      WOMEN’S football chiefs hope to turn WSL into the first £1billion domestic division in the women’s game within the next decade.And the tender for a new TV deal will start by the end of the year with the WSL’s current £8m-a-year agreement with the BBC and Sky Sports expiring next summer. 
      FA women’s football director Baroness Sue Campbell wants to see the WSL become a more “investable proposition”Credit: PA
      Football bosses hope to help the league become a division that is worth £1billion in the futureCredit: Reuters
      FA women’s football director Baroness Sue Campbell and WSL chair Dawn Airey were speaking ahead of the October 1 start of the new Women’s Super League term.
      Their on the future of the division comes three months after a finance firm Deloitte revealed a 60 per cent rise in revenue for top tier teams in the 2021-22 season.
      The combined revenue for WSL clubs had risen to £32m by the end of that season.
      Airey said: “One of the stated goals we have is to make this league the first billion pound women’s league in the world, that is league revenue, and club revenue. 
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      “There’s no reason why we shouldn’t do it.
      “Somebody quoted me an amazing statistic which is that the whole of women’s sport globally gets a billion dollars in revenues, from sponsorship and gate, a billion dollars in revenue globally. 
      “Men’s sport gets half a trillion, half a trillion, that’s an enormous difference. 
      “And it shows the enormous potential for women’s sport and women’s football in particular.”
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      This term will see the WSL enter the final season of its current domestic TV rights deal with the BBC and Sky Sports. 
      Following the boost in viewing figures of televised WSL games, the FA are eager to seal a more lucrative agreement. 
      This follows a summer that saw the Women’s World Cup final clash between England and Spain become the second-most watched event of the year in August.
      Airey added: “This (current broadcast) rights deal finishes at the end of the season.
      “We will be going to market (for a new deal) I would like to think before the end of the year.
      “The Premier League will be going to go to market (for their new deal) in the middle of October
      “It would be daft to put our rights into the market when they’re in because that’s going to get the primary attention.
      “We will go in after (then). It’ll be the end of this year. 
      “In terms of who’s interested – everybody is, as they should be.
      “It’s just a question of assessing the tenders.”
      From the start of the 2024-25 league season a company called NewCo will take over the running of the WSL and the Women’s Championship
      Bridging the gap and making competition fairer between WSL’s top sides, richest clubs and those lower down the league and in the second tier will be among the priorities for the firm. 
      And Baroness Campbell believes cost controls could be the answer. 
      She said: “There certainly needs to be a fair play approach to it, no question.
      “But what we’ve been talking to this group of (WSL and championship) CEOs about is how do you make this game a more investable proposition? 
      “So when you look down that league, and you talk to the chief executives at some of the WSL clubs to lower down, they’re nervous about investing any more, because they can’t see when it stops. So, cost control becomes really important.”
      With online abuse of female athletes becoming more prevalent NewCo will be working with players to help tackle trolling of WSL aces.  
      A BBC Sport study found that 30 per cent of sportswomen across 39 different sports including football had been trolled online. 
      The sports chiefs says the new company set to run the WSL will establish a players’ forum to feed policies on issues affecting women footballers.
      Baroness Campbell says cost control may be needed to help keep competition fairer between rich and top sides and those lower down the WSL and in the ChampionshipCredit: Reuters
      This includes measures for tackling social media abuse of WSL aces.
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      Baroness Campbell added: “You’ve got to keep listening to the players.
      “One of the things NewCo will do is set up a player group that will feed into policy and help keep us on our toes in terms of those issues that are worrying and troubling them.” More

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      Manchester United to battle Paris Saint-Germain in their first Women’s Champions League outing

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will face a potentially tricky test against Paris Saint-Germain in their first foray in the Women’s Champions League. The Red Devils and their French opponents are competing in round two of the qualifying stage of the contest.
      Manchester United will face Paris Saint-Germain next month in a round two duel to qualify for the Champions League group stageCredit: Getty
      PSG reached last year’s Women’s Champions League quarter-finals where they were knocked out by WolfsburgCredit: Getty
      Melvine Malard has joined the Red Devils on loan from PSG’s rivals Lyon until the end of the 2023-24 seasonCredit: Reuters
      This phase decides which 12 teams will go on to join the group stage alongside teams who have already qualified for this part. 
      These competitors include WSL champs Chelsea, last term’s contest winners Barcelona and French and German title-holders Lyon and Bayern Munich.
      United’s tie will see Marc Skinners’ aces go up against last year’s quarter-finalists at home on the 10th or 11th of October. 
      Their away leg against PSG, who have reached the Champions League final on two occasions, will be played on October 18 or 19. 
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      And the clash could see the club go up against ex-Red Devil Jackie Groenen in Europe for the first time since the midfielder’s move to PSG last September. 
      United’s draw against Paris Saint-Germain comes on a day which saw the club unveil Melvine Malard as their last signing in this summer’s transfer window which closed at 11pm on Thursday. 
      The France forward, 23, has joined Skinner’s side on loan from Lyon until the end of the 2023/24 season. 
      Her arrival completes a busy transfer window for United as they aim to compete across all fronts after a second place finish in last term’s title race.
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      This summer saw Alessia Russo, Vilde Boe Risa, Ona Batlle, Ivana Fuso and Martha Thomas among the players to leave the club. 
      Their new arrivals included Wales international Gemma Evans, Brazil forward Geyse from Barcelona and Japan ace Hinata Miyazawa who won the Golden Boot at this year’s World Cup. 
      Japan forward Hinata Miyazawa is among the international aces who have joined Man United this summerCredit: Getty
      Other players who sealed United moves ahead of deadline day include former OL Reign goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce and ex-Everton defender Gabby George. 
      And the club retained the services of England number one keeper Mary Earps despite a record bid from WSL rivals Arsenal. 
      The Women’s World Cup Golden Glove winner, who has been nominated for a Fifa best goalkeeper award, has one year left on her current contract. More

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      Sarina Wiegman concerned by ‘short turnaround’ for Lionesses between Women’s Nations League and World Cup

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      SARINA WIEGMAN admits to being concerned by the “tight turnaround” for her players between the World Cup and the Women’s Nations League. The Lionesses boss was speaking on Wednesday after announcing her squad for clashes with Scotland and the Netherlands this month.
      Sarina Wiegman wants to see more talks between coaches and Fifa and Uefa regarding match scheduling for international playersCredit: PA
      Keira Walsh has been left out of England’s squad due to a calf injury sustained ahead of their first two Women’s Nations League gamesCredit: Getty
      Bethany England is also unavailable for Lionesses duty with the striker recovering from a hip operationCredit: Reuters
      Keira Walsh and Bethany England, who featured for the team during the World Cup, will both be absent due to calf and hip injuries.  
      And Wiegman mentioned some players having just six days off in between the end of the tournament and the start of England’s training camp for the Women’s Nations League. 
      They include Arsenal stars Alessia Russio and Lotte Wubben-Moy.
      While Wubben-Moy did not play in the World Cup, Russo appeared in seven games for England at the tournament including their 1-0 loss to Spain in the final on August 20.

      Both are included in Wiegman’s 24-strong Women’s Nations League squad
      The team will play Pedro Losa’s Scotland side on September 22 at the Stadium of Light and the Netherlands in Utrecht on the 26th.
      Of her concerns about the short break for players between the contests, Wiegman said: “I was worried before the World Cup and we knew it was a short turnaround. 
      “We really have to get connected with Fifa and Uefa to make that better. 
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      “Next week they come in and some players have only had six days off which after such a high-pressure competition is not good for them.
      “We have major tournaments in the summer all the time (at the moment).
      “The urgency to solve it and make it better is really high. 
      “We all know the challenges have been addressed for a while now but we also know changes cannot be made overnight. 
      “But the conversations are going on and we just need to keep doing that and hopefully find a better solution to what we have.”
      Midfield ace Walsh will miss the team’s battle with Scotland in their first ever Women’s Nations League game on September 22 due to a “small calf injury”. 
      It follows the Barcelona and Lionesses star sustaining and recovering from a knee injury in July during the World Cup. 
      And Tottenham striker England is currently recuperating after undergoing surgery on September 4 to treat her hip problem.
      Manchester United’s Maya Le Tissier has been included in England’s squad for their games against Scotland and the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
      Lucy Staniforth, Maya Le Tissier and Jess Park have all been named in the squad after being included on Wiegman’s World Cup standby list before the contest in Australia and New Zealand. 
      But Beth Mead and Fran Kirby have been left out with the duo needing more game time after returning to club action for Arsenal and Chelsea. 
      Wiegman added: “Beth (Mead) needs to take the next step to get games and get consistency.
      “Fran (Kirby) is really close. She played some friendlies already and did well.
      “Again it is a little too early. I am very looking forward to seeing them play.”
      England’s squad update comes 13 days after Wiegman dedicated her Uefa Women’s Coach of the Year award to World Cup winners Spain.
      The team saw their triumph overshadowed by former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales being slammed for planting an unwanted kiss on the lips of forward Jenni Hermoso. 
      This month during an interview with Piers Morgan he announced he had quit his role following the row.
      The ex-Spain football federation chief, who has been provisionally suspended by Fifa, will appear in a Madrid court on Friday.
      This follows Hermoso, who is her national side’s record goalscorer, filing a legal complaint against him. 
      And Wiegman hopes more attention will be paid to Spain’s World Cup triumph rather than the controversy surrounding Rubiales.
      Wiegman wants more attention paid to Spain’s triumph at the World Cup rather than the row concerning Luis RubialesCredit: Getty
      She added: “We would like to leave that now and celebrate those players.
      “Players need to be listened to and we need to move on. 
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      “The women’s game has improved so much but there’s still a long way to go, not only in Spain but everywhere.
      “We need to try and make the world better for those players.” More

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      Ex-Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales to be hauled in front of judge in criminal probe over World Cup kiss with Jenni Hermoso

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      FORMER Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales has been called to testify in court following a criminal probe for suspected sexual assault and coercion.It comes after the disgraced football president, 46, sparked outrage when his country won the Women’s World Cup earlier this month and he kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
      It comes after Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso, 33, without her consent after the Spanish team won the Women’s World Cup
      Hermoso paved the way for Rubiales’ prosecution by admitting she “felt vulnerable and the victim of aggression”, after the kissCredit: Enterprise
      He is set to be questioned today at the Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid by judge Francisco de Jorge who is conducting the criminal probe.
      It emerged yesterday he had opened his investigation into the 46-year-old after a formal complaint was lodged by prosecutors.
      A spokesman for the court said the judge would be requesting footage of the kiss and other relevant videos as part of his probe.
      It comes after Hermoso, 33, paved the way for Rubiales’ prosecution by admitting she “felt vulnerable and the victim of aggression”, after the kiss.
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      The judge agreed to launch his investigation less than 24 hours after Rubiales sensationally quit as FA chief and UEFA vice-president following the scandal.
      Rubiales previously doubled down on the scandal, promising to “defend his innocence” after announcing his resignation on Sunday night.
      After news of his resignation broke, the disgraced football star tweeted: “I will defend my honour. I will defend my innocence.
      “I have faith in the future. I have faith in the truth.
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      “Thanks everyone.”
      A statement from Spain’s highest court previously said: “Prosecutors from the National Court have opened a preliminary investigation to look into the facts, which could constitute an offence of sexual assault.”
      Prosecutors also reportedly received complaints of “obscene exhibitionism before a minor” when Rubiales appeared to grab his crotch in the stands next to Spain’s Princess Infanta Sofía.
      He apologised to the Spanish royal family previously for the display, saying: “I apologise to the Queen and the Infanta for a very unedifying gesture. I do not justify myself: sorry.”
      But in the same breath, the deluded footballer claimed the kiss was “affectionate” and Hermoso had “consented”.
      Hermoso herself hit back the following day, denying the former FA chief’s claim that the kiss was consensual.
      In a revealing sit-down with Piers Morgan on TalkTV tonight, deluded Rubiales will sensationally compare his kiss with Hermoso to one he might give his daughters.
      He is set to double down on his position in the astonishing interview as he tells Piers: “My intentions were noble, enthusiastic, 100% non-sexual, 100%, I repeat, 100%.”
      “There was no harm, no sexual content, no aggression, nothing like that.
      “The significance of the kiss to Jenni would have been exactly the same as a kiss to one of my daughters.
      “Between friends and family, that’s very, very common.”
      The FA president will say that he understands he “should have acted in a more solemn, cold and diplomatic way”.
      Striker Hermoso lodged the sexual assault complaint in person at the State Attorney General’s Office – setting the wheels in motion for the public ministry to present an official complaint against Rubiales.
      She described the kiss as “an impulsive, sexist act, out of place and without any type of consent on my part.”
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      The football star has been lying low since the scandal, which caused a shockwave across the international football world, as numerous figures called for Rubiales’ resignation and Spanish prosecutors opened their criminal investigation.
      Rubiales will be questioned in private on Friday, as is normal in Spain where only trials take place in public. More

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      Finally disgraceful Luis Rubiales has resigned but he’s not a ‘good guy’ & it’s not up to him to decide if he assaulted

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      FINALLY, Luis Rubiales has jumped. He says he did it because he was becoming a distraction, when in actual fact he became a disgrace.
      Ulrika Jonsson shares her thoughts on Luis Rubiales resigning after he shockingly planted a kiss on Jenni HermosoCredit: Getty
      Most of us had worked that out nearly three weeks ago.
      It’s not that I’m all for sacking people with immediate effect as soon as there is a hint of wrongful behaviour.
      We all make mistakes.
      But Rubiales’ suggestion that he is innocent and “a good guy” just doesn’t cut it, I’m afraid.
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      Of course, he would say that now, wouldn’t he?
      The kiss he planted on Jenni Hermoso’s lips made me audibly wince at the time and sent a shiver down my spine.
      It’s one thing getting caught up in the euphoria of the moment but quite another to actually forcibly land a smacker right on someone’s mouth.
      It was such an invasion of personal space – the grabbing hold of her – just moments after he’d ­grabbed his crotch while sitting alongside the Queen of Spain and her 16-year-old daughter.
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      What Rubiales has failed to comprehend throughout this drawn-out tale is that it is not for him to decide whether there was any aggression – sexual or otherwise – associated with his actions.
      That is the job of the person on the receiving end.
      Perpetrators do not have the right to say what is and isn’t acceptable.
      Of course, we know football has a problem with women and needs a culture change to get rid of the sexism and misogyny.
      It needs a root-and-branch overhaul.
      Rubiales going is merely a snip at a bough.
      Wrong, but keep it in perspective
      By Laura Dodsworth
      I SYMPATHISE with Jenni Hermoso.
      When I was 21 my first male boss pinned me to a wall at a work do and tried to stick his tongue in my mouth.
      In the words of Hermoso, I did not enjoy it.
      Rubiales’ behaviour was inappropriate, even if it was a genuine expression of Latin exuberance.
      With the cameras rolling and in the face of his high spirits, Hermoso might have felt she had to go along with a kiss she would not have ordinarily consented to.
      But to get some perspective, it was just a second or two, happening after a hug and before a slap on the back.
      Kissing is more typical in some countries (such as Spain) and it is also a jubilant response to success.
      Do you remember Maradona and team-mate Claudio Caniggia sharing a kiss after a goal?
      Gary Neville even gave Paul Scholes a smacker.
      None of these celebratory kisses caused a scandal.
      While they didn’t share the same power imbalance, they could have caused a backlash of a different sort. But they didn’t.
      Rubiales should have reflected more humbly on the impact of this kiss and given an unequivocal apology.
      Yet he steadfastly refused to resign.
      And instead of being seen as a football heroine, Hermoso has been cast as a victim.
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      One problem with the #MeToo scandals in the US was grouping together too wide a spectrum of sexual misbehaviour.
      This kiss has launched Spain’s #MeToo moment, but it shouldn’t ignite a Spanish Inquisition. More

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      Deluded FA creep Luis Rubiales says he kissed Jenni Hermoso ‘like his daughter’ as he’s confronted by Piers Morgan

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      SPANISH FA chief Luis Rubiales insists he is “a good guy” in a sensational 90-minute interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.In a revealing sit-down with Piers, deluded Rubiales sensationally compares his kiss with Jenni Hermoso to one he might give his daughters.
      Disgraced FA chief Rubiales will give a revealing interview to Piers Morgan where he discusses the kiss row and insists he is “a good guy”Credit: Talk TV
      The disgraced football president sparked outrage when his country won the Women’s World Cup earlier this month and he kissed player Jenni Hermoso without her consentCredit: Enterprise
      The tense sit down on TalkTV comes after Rubiales sensationally quit last night as FA chief and UEFA vice-presidentCredit: Talk TV
      The disgraced football president, 46, sparked outrage when his country won the Women’s World Cup earlier this month and he kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
      The row caused a shockwave across the international football world, as numerous figures called for his resignation and Spanish prosecutors opened a criminal investigation.

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      Rubiales will double down on his position as he tells Piers: “My intentions were noble, enthusiastic, 100% non-sexual, 100%, I repeat, 100%.”
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      “There was no harm, no sexual content, no aggression, nothing like that.
      “The significance of the kiss to Jenni would have been exactly the same as a kiss to one of my daughters.
      “Between friends and family, that’s very, very common.”
      While he admits in hindsight he would have done things differently, he still describes the kiss as “a very happy moment, a celebration, a euphoric moment”.
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      The FA president will say that he understands he “should have acted in a more solemn, cold and diplomatic way”.
      Piers later confronts the disgraced football star with a statement from England’s Lionesses where they slam his behaviour as “abuse”.
      “Unacceptable actions allowed to happen by a sexist and patriarchal organisation. Abuse is abuse and we have all seen the truth.
      “The behaviour of those who think they are invincible must not be tolerated and people shouldn’t need convincing to take action against any form of harassment.
      “We all stand with you, Jenni Hermoso and all players of the Spanish team.”
      Rubiales again fights back, insisting that he displayed no aggression when he kissed Hermoso, 33.
      “Under no circumstance was there any aggression and under no circumstance was there any sexual content.
      “I want to say that, Piers, again, I made a mistake, I apologise, but let’s be clear, under no circumstance is this sexual aggression.”
      Piers clarified: “No abuse?”
      To which the shamed former pro will say: “Of course not. Of course not. It’s an effusive, happy moment.”
      As Piers presses Rubiales on the possibility of a criminal investigation, the former FA chief doubles down.
      “I have full faith that the truth will come out and everything will be fine. Take a look at my face, I am a good guy.”
      A statement from Spain’s highest court previously said: “Prosecutors from the National Court have opened a preliminary investigation to look into the facts, which could constitute an offence of sexual assault.”
      Prosecutors also reportedly received complaints of “obscene exhibitionism before a minor” when Rubiales appeared to grab his crotch in the stands next to Spain’s Princess Infanta Sofía.
      A Spanish judge has also since agreed to investigate Rubiales following the formal criminal complaint.
      When discussing his crotch-grab after the historic win, Rubiales will be far more apologetic.
      “For this I am truly ashamed… There are no excuses. In Spain, with guys as well as women, there’s an expression which would probably translate to something like, oh my genitals or something to that respect.
      “So, this vulgar expression, basically what it means is: bravo, well done. I apologise because it’s not the behaviour I should have had.”
      He apologised to the Spanish royal family previously for the display, saying: “I apologise to the Queen and the Infanta for a very unedifying gesture. I do not justify myself: sorry.”
      But in the same breath, the deluded footballer claimed the kiss was “affectionate” and Hermoso had “consented”.
      Hermoso herself hit back the following day, admitting she “felt vulnerable and the victim of aggression”.
      The tense sit down on TalkTV comes after Rubiales sensationally quit last night as FA chief and UEFA vice-president following the scandal.
      Despite previously insisting “I AM NOT RESIGNING”, following the kissgate row, the footballer admitted that he couldn’t continue.
      When pressed by Piers on whether he would step down, Rubiales admits: “I am going to – of course I cannot continue my work.”
      Rubiales explains that he came to the difficult decision after speaking with his father and his daughters.
      He says: “They know it’s not a question about me.
      “Some friends very close to me said ‘Luis, now you have to focus on your dignity and continue your life – if not, you are probably going to damage people you love and the sport you love’.
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      “This is more a question of not only me. In this situation now it is more intelligent and the thing I had to do.”
      Rubiales was seen grabbing his crotch near Spain’s Queen and Princess Infanta Sofía after the final whistleCredit: Twitter/@PabloEchenique
      Rubiales’ formal resignation letter was published last night
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      England Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly shows off abs and toned legs in completely ripped jeans as she enjoys ‘date night’

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      ENGLAND hero Chloe Kelly showed off her incredible abs as she enjoyed a night out with her boyfriend.The 25-year-old, fresh from the Lionesses’ heartbreak in the World Cup final to Spain, stunned as she posed in the stylish outfit.
      Chloe Kelly wowed in a stylish outfit as she showed off her toned absCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      Kelly enjoyed “date night” with boyfriend Scott MooreCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      The striker recently dazzled on holiday in IbizaCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      The couple have been together for four yearsCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      Kelly wore a stripey black and white crop-top from luxury brand Celine and jeans with huge holes in.
      Fans were left in awe of her, one said: “Wow you look amazing.”
      Another added: “Beautiful as always.”
      Her former team-mate at Everton, Simone Magill joked: “Chlo there’s massive holes in your jeans.”
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      Kelly and her partner Scott Moore then hit the town for “date night” at a bar.
      It was their first night out since the Manchester City striker and her boyfriend holidayed in Ibiza as she took a well-earned break after her World Cup exploits.
      The couple have been together for four years and regularly take to social media to post loved-up snaps of themselves together.
      Scott works as a greenkeeper at a golf club.
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      Kelly has been capped 33 times by England and scored seven goals.
      She shot to fame when she scored the winning goal in Euros final last year against Germany.
      Kelly is no stranger to catching attention off the pitch after stunning in a glamorous red dress and stripping to her underwear for a Calvin Klein advert.
      Chloe Kelly came on at half-time in the World Cup finalCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
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      England’s Lionesses ‘could go on strike’ in bitter pay row after stars ask for £50,000 for reaching World Cup final

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      ENGLAND’S Lionesses could go on strike amid a bitter pay row with the FA, according to reports.Players were understood to be seeking around £100,000 each in bonuses had they won the World Cup Down Under.
      England were beaten by Spain in the women’s World Cup finalCredit: Rex
      After losing 1-0 to Spain in the final, they were willing to accept half that amount.
      According to the Mail, players are set for “crunch talks” with FA chiefs next week.
      They claim that players are “aware” of their possible actions and could choose to press on with the “nuclear option” of ceasing all commercial work for the FA.
      It’s even claimed that they could refuse to play until a resolution is reached, although this option has “not yet been directly suggested”.
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      England’s pay from the FA is currently negotiated before or after each tournament – although players want more “clarity” moving forward.
      This cash pot comes from prize money and commercial revenue received by the FA for the players’ performances.
      Prior to the women’s World Cup, the FA imposed commercial restrictions on their own players.
      This was because chiefs were concerned that individual player deals could upset their own.
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      The FA’s decision cost their players potentially huge sums in endorsements.
      At the time, captain Millie Bright wrote in a statement: “Last year we presented the FA with concerns relating to our bonus and commercial structures. The hope was that discussions would lead to a solution before the commencement of our World Cup.
      “We are disappointed that a resolution has still not been achieved.
      “With our opening game on the horizon, we Lionesses have decided to pause discussions, with full intentions of revisiting them following the tournament.
      “We collectively feel a strong sense of responsibility to grow the game. And while our focus now switches fully to the tournament ahead, we believe every tackle, pass and goal will contribute to the work we are committed to doing off the pitch.
      “We look forward to playing for our country (at) this World Cup, with pride, passion and perseverance.”
      Players did earn cash sums from Fifa for their World Cup performances.
      England stars each received £153,000 from world football’s governing body.
      While victorious Spain players were paid £210k each.
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      The Lionesses are back in action for the first time since their World Cup final heartache in 12 days time.
      Key talks will take place between players and FA chiefs ahead of the Nations League clash with Scotland on September 22.
      The Lionesses went all the way to the final Down UnderCredit: Getty More