The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football
Summary
The Corinthians Ladies Football Club were a group of women who played football at a time when the English Football Association banned women from playing for 50 years. They defied this ban and became champions on a global level.Key Facts
- The English Football Association banned women from playing football for 50 years.
- The Corinthians Ladies FC ignored this ban and continued to play.
- They became world champions in women's football.
- Their story highlights early challenges for women in sports.
- The documentary about them is called "The Corinthians: We Were the Champions."
- It aired on May 19, 2026, and runs for 1 hour and 28 minutes.
- The documentary is available with audio description and sign language options.
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