AUCKLAND : Four years after the United States won the Women's World Cup to cheers of 'equal pay', this year's co-hosts Australia have thrust the issue of gender equity back on to soccer's biggest stage as players across federations demand better conditions and pay.The Matildas called out gender disparity
AUCKLAND : Four years after the United States won the Women's World Cup to cheers of"equal pay", this year's co-hosts Australia have thrust the issue of gender equity back on to soccer's biggest stage as players across federations demand better conditions and pay.
"Collective bargaining has allowed us to ensure we now get the same conditions as the Socceroos, with one exception – FIFA will still only offer women one-quarter as much prize money as men for the same achievement," the players said. A rash of pre-tournament injuries across the sport has sidelined several top players across multiple federations, prompting concern about the level of funding in the women's game and the number of games on players' schedules.
FIFA did not provide immediate comment when contacted by Reuters on Monday. The governing body previously said it aimed for prize money parity by the next World Cups in 2026 and 2027. The two parties resolved their pay dispute last year with a judge later approving a $24-million settlement. They had previously reached a settlement over playing conditions.
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