Chelsea’s Hampton says media focus on mistakes harms women goalkeepers
Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has voiced concerns about how the media covers women’s football, especially goalkeepers. She believes that errors by female goalkeepers are highlighted more than their achievements, which can damage their reputations. Hampton recently won the Women’s Super League Golden Glove award for the second year in a row and was named the world’s best female goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or. Despite her success, she says positive performances are often overlooked while mistakes are magnified.
Match highlights
- Hannah Hampton criticised media outlets for focusing on goalkeeping errors rather than celebrating strong performances.
- She said female goalkeepers face more scrutiny for mistakes than they receive praise for good displays.
- Hampton experienced a difficult period in 2022 when she was dropped from the England squad but later returned after resolving personal issues.
- Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps criticised Hampton in her autobiography, raising concerns about her reliability and behaviour.
- Hampton praised Sophie Whitehouse of Charlton Athletic Women, saying her development deserves more recognition.
