11-06-2019, 05:45 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50311335
Australia's women's football team, the Matildas, have struck a historic deal which will see them earn equal pay and entitlements on many key measures.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) said it means the top male and female players will be on the same pay scale.
But the men are likely to keep earning more due to the greater prize money typically on offer at their matches.
The Matildas are currently ranked 8th in the world while Australia's men's team, the Socceroos, come in 44th.
"This is a massive step taken to close the gender pay gap between the Socceroos and the Matildas," said FFA chief executive David Gallop.
Congrats to them . It's true that the male players will still be paid more (because men's tournaments have higher prize money); however, I expect this too will equalise as interest in the women's game increases over time.
The article states that the women received a major boost to their pay; however, it's not made clear whether the men received any kind of pay cut. Not that I'd be too bothered if they did (they're paid a massive amount anyway), but I'm just curious.
Australia's women's football team, the Matildas, have struck a historic deal which will see them earn equal pay and entitlements on many key measures.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) said it means the top male and female players will be on the same pay scale.
But the men are likely to keep earning more due to the greater prize money typically on offer at their matches.
The Matildas are currently ranked 8th in the world while Australia's men's team, the Socceroos, come in 44th.
"This is a massive step taken to close the gender pay gap between the Socceroos and the Matildas," said FFA chief executive David Gallop.
Congrats to them . It's true that the male players will still be paid more (because men's tournaments have higher prize money); however, I expect this too will equalise as interest in the women's game increases over time.
The article states that the women received a major boost to their pay; however, it's not made clear whether the men received any kind of pay cut. Not that I'd be too bothered if they did (they're paid a massive amount anyway), but I'm just curious.
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