debundesliga1-8, Exercise 3: Women's football

Model answer:

The DFB banned women from playing in its member clubs in the mid-1950s and lifted the ban around 1970. A national women's league began in 1990, and the national team has since won the World Cup, with clubs such as Frankfurt and Wolfsburg winning European titles.

Two obstacles: the long ban, which held back clubs, coaching and a generation of players; and smaller crowds, pay and media coverage than the men's game, which limit income and professionalism. Details should be checked.