Women's World Cup: Why the best female footballer is not taking part
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This June, France is hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup, the biggest event in women's football. Annette Young talks to the world's best female footballer, Ada Hegerberg. In a surprise move, the female winner of the 2018 Ballon D'Or will not be taking part, in protest at what she calls the lack of respect for women players.
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