Barcelona request FIFA extension to compete in Champions Cup over lack of female staff

Yahoo Sports

Barcelona Femeni have requested an extension from FIFA in order to compete in the upcoming Women’s Champions Cup because they currently do not comply with the world governing body’s new regulations over female members of staff. In March, FIFA approved landmark regulations that mandated all teams participating in FIFA-sanctioned women’s tournaments to have at least two female staff members on the bench, with at least one serving as a head coach or assistant coach. A member of the medical staff mu