DFB Director Oliver Bierhoff has invited Chancellor Olaf Scholz to a talk on the subject of equal pay for national teams.
SPD politician Scholz had previously demanded equal pay for women and men in football in a tweet. “I’m a bit surprised by the statement. I’d be happy to invite him over. Then I’ll explain the numbers a little better,” Bierhoff said on ARD.
Scholz had previously tweeted: “It’s 2022. Women and men should be paid equally. That also applies to sport, especially for national teams. Spain is ahead of the game.” Bierhoff put the statements made on television before the game between Germany and Spain at the European Championships in England into perspective.
“Many Things Twisted”
“A lot of things are twisted there,” said the former professional and added: “What is also important for us is the same conditions.” According to him, the women’s team has “just as large a coaching staff” as the men around national coach Hansi Flick. “We’re trying to put the infrastructure on an equal footing,” said Bierhoff, adding: “Of course we have to see that the league continues.”
At the same time, Bierhoff referred to the suspended record bonus of the German Football Association for women: When winning the title in England, 60,000 euros each go to the players.