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In Switzerland, two elite men's youth soccer teams played under conditions scaled to match women's challenges: an XXL pitch, larger goals, a heavier ball, and longer playtime. Even top players struggled, proving how demanding women's soccer is. Women's soccer looks different because it follows standards built for men's size, speed, and strength — not for women's physiology. The experiment confirms findings in a study by two Norwegian researchers, titled "A Fairer Comparison of Men's and Women's Soccer," which raises important questions about gender and fairness in sports.
