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Framing online reactions to FIFA’s anterior cruciate ligament-menstrual cycle study announcement: A multi-platform social media analysis

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  • Samantha A. D’Agostino-Pinto

  • Sara Santarossa

  • Cathryn D. Peltz

  • Paige Coyne

  • May 27, 2026

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    FIFA and Kingston University are collaborating to study ACL injuries and the menstrual cycle in female soccer players.

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    Female soccer players experience ACL injuries at 2.5-3 times the rate of male players, highlighting a significant health disparity.

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    Research indicates that hormonal cycles may contribute to increased ACL injury risk in female athletes.

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    Social media platforms play a crucial role in shaping public discourse around health and gender issues in sports.

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    FIFA's initiative marks a significant step towards addressing sex-specific health concerns in sports medicine research.

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Framing online reactions to FIFA’s anterior cruciate ligament-menstrual cycle study announcement: A multi-platform social media analysis

  • by Samantha A. D’Agostino-Pinto, Sara Santarossa, Cathryn D. Peltz, Paige Coyne

  • May 27, 2026

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