Sophie Greenwood

Perceptions of women's football in university female fans, following England   women's Euro 2022 football victory

Braun and Clarke's 6 Step Thematical Analysis Framework

"we're less likely to throw ourselves on the ground...why are you throwing yourself on the ground?, it's a bit embarrassing"

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