In case you missed it: Meet the Westie who is leading the world’s women footballers

Who is the most influential New Zealander in global sport?

Her name is Sarai Bareman. And she is head of women’s football for FIFA. All of it. In 211 countries, from South Sudan to the United States, from the biggest superstars to little girls in places where women have never played football until now,

Sarai Bareman is the boss.

1News reporter John Campbell spent a fortnight with the unassuming Westie who’s shaping the football world — and bringing the women’s World Cup to Aotearoa.

1News: Getting to know Sarai Bareman

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