The income gap between players is thus closed, and tournament bonuses, for example for the World Cup, are also adjusted. However, the agreement still has to be signed and approved by a court.
“Reaching this day was not easy.”
“We have settled our differences and proudly stand together to bring more justice to football“, the two national teams announced in a joint statement: “Reaching this day was not easy. We recognize the legacy of those women who fought for it and dedicate this moment to them.” Rapinoe tweeted: “If we win, everyone wins!”
According to AFP, the agreement is worth $24 million. 22 million are to be paid out to the players, the rest goes into a fund that supports them after their careers and promotes women’s and girls’ football. In particular, the politically committed star player Rapinoe (36), two-time world champion and Olympic champion, had campaigned for “equal pay” used in US soccer.
“Millions marginalized because of their gender”
“I know there are millions of people around the world who are marginalized because of their gender and who experience the same thing in their jobs‘ Rapinoe said during her visit to the White House with US President Joe Biden.’Me and my teammates are there for them.”
Source: sid