Football Ferns Defender Claudia Bunge on the importance of culture, that controversial kiss and sexism in women’s football, plus the huge impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on the next generation.

Now we’ve had a chance to reflect on the history making magic of Football Ferns and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, I chat to Football Ferns star defender Claudia Bunge now playing for HB Koge in Demark. She reveals how Auckland's traffic nearly unravelled their first game against Norway at a sold out Eden Park and how she hopes the Ferns have inspired kiwi kids to play football.
On the issue of that controversial kiss on Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso, Bunge says sexism is a massive issue in women's football. 
“It was awful thing what Jenni went through. It was on the most public platform there could be so it's been good to see teams and players standing with her."
23 year old Bunge says she has learnt first-hand the power of team culture of every athlete feeling valued when she played for the Melbourne Victory.