Emilia Bona
The Unlikely Survival of Wimpy, the Retro Burger Chain That Refuses to Die
The high street chain restaurant is dying – with the exception of one Special Sauce-slathered outlier.
How Athletes Get Back in the Game After Pregnancy
Little is said about the incredible achievement of athletes who return to their sport after having children—nor the huge strain it can place on a woman's career.
From Birth to Rebirth: How Athletes Get Back in the Game After Pregnancy
Giving birth is probably the hardest challenge the body can undertake, but little is said about the incredible achievement of athletes who return to their sport after having children – nor the huge strain it can place on a woman's career.
Sexual Abuse in Football: How a Flawed System Still Places Youngsters at Risk
Allegations of historic child sexual abuse have become football's biggest talking point in recent months, but the issue of institutional exploitation is not a problem of the past.
Sexual Abuse in Soccer: How A Flawed System Still Places Youngsters at Risk
Allegations of historic child sexual abuse have become football's biggest talking point in recent months, but the issue of institutional exploitation is not a problem of the past.
Should Sexual Consent Classes Be Mandatory For All Soccer Players?
We spoke to Rape Crisis England and Wales, the PFA and others about how to properly educate young footballers on sexual consent, and what can be learned from the Ched Evans trial.
Freebleeding in Sports: Fighting the Tide Against the Menstruation Taboo
Periods are still considered a major taboo for women in sport and remain are rarely discussed in wider society. We spoke to Kiran Gandhi, who chose to "freebleed" while running last year's London Marathon.
Why Are Female Athletes Criticised For Developing a "Masculine" Physique?
In becoming strong and muscular through sport, women prove that anatomy is not destiny, and that gender is not a determinant of ability or power. But society doesn't always see that as a good thing.
What I Learned Taking Up Football in My Twenties
Much like Saint Trinian's and Saudi Arabia, my school didn't offer 'male' sports to girls. So, when I took up football in my twenties, I wasn't exactly playing a fair game.
Sexism Still Rules in British Football
It's 2015, but it remains impossible for a woman to work as a physio at a football ground without receiving a barrage of sexual vitriol. Do we still live in the dark ages?
What England Can Learn From the U.S.'s World Cup Win
England can learn more from the US other than how to make friendly conversation with strangers or openly express sentimentality. They can learn how to have a proper women's national soccer team.
It's Time For Everyone to Support the England Women's Team
If patriotism is the motivation for backing the England men’s team, that same patriotism should logically compel fans to support the women’s side too.