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Wage differences between women and men in soccer
1-7-2019
In a special feature published today, Al Akhbar newspaper wrote that the world of soccer does not observe pay equality between men and women. The international game, the newspaper said, is governed to a great extent by a sexist mindset, particularly in the financial part. A few days back in the US, the equal pay lawsuit by Women National Team players resurfaced, Al Akhbar said, noting that the demands of female players were not impossible, but rather basic. Among these demands, is increasing the financial value corresponding to their representation of the National Team and raising the compensation for tournaments, particularly the World Cup, in addition to equal treatment in side benefits with relation to comfort in travel and accommodation. Al Akhbar went on to analyze, that Europe, namely France, is not as good in the treatment of its women football players. The proficient players of the Women National Team, Al Akhbar said, have raised their voices in protest demanding higher ceiling for the compensations should they win in the World Cup. (More on the following link: https://bit.ly/2Xjzg4a)
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