Opinion: Some men can't cope success of women's Euro
The Guardian's Barney Ronay celebrates the emotional tone of Women’s Euro 2025. The Women’s Euro delivered an atmosphere defined by happiness, positivity, and celebration, rather than aggression or toxicity. And some men can't cope
- A radio caller named “Dave from Egham” confessed to disliking “women’s voices,” particularly in sports commentary. Barbey Ronay, the author of this article, argues this reaction is less about gender bias and more about discomfort with a cultural shift away from masculine aggression toward more inclusive emotional expression.
- Criticism of women’s sport, often stems from outdated comfort zones—those unsettled by change rather than grounded in rational critique. Ronay believes such resistance is fading as women’s sports grows in prominence.
- According to Ronay, the tournament was more than a football event—it was a cultural victory. The author views its emotional tone as something that should be preserved, underscoring women’s sport as a source of joy, inspiration, and healthy representation.
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