First £1m women's football transfer

Christina Philippou

Press/Media: Expert comment

Description

Report on the first £1m deal in the women's football market.

Period	17 Jul 2025 → 18 Jul 2025

Media contributions

2

Media contributions

Title	Is Olivia Smith’s Record Breaking Transfer To Arsenal The Start Of A New Era For Women’s Football?
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Elle UK
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	18/07/25
Description	Provided expert comments highlighting that commercial revenue has become the largest source of income for women's football clubs, driven by new sponsors—such as sports bra, period pant, and makeup brands—that previously had little involvement in the sport.
URL	https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a65444623/olivia-smith-arsenal-liverpool-transfer/
Persons	Christina Philippou

Title	First £1m women's football transfer fee
Media name/outlet	BBC World Service
Media type	Radio
Date	17/07/25
Description	Provided expert comments regarding the first £1m transfer in the women's football market.
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct75xv
Persons	Christina Philippou