Why hosting the World Cup in multiple countries could cost soccer players money
Splitting the World Cup between Australia and New Zealand meant some players got paid less - with implications for future tournaments
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Splitting the World Cup between Australia and New Zealand meant some players got paid less - with implications for future tournaments
Breakdown of FIFPro Survey Results As 260 internationals were surveyed across 26 nations, the results from the survey rely on the following three key points: compensat...
Around 20 per cent of women’s players are yet to be paid their share of prize money for their participation at the 2023 World Cup. Before the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, FIFA, the world football governing body, guaranteed prize money to players to be distributed via participating federations. The amounts before tax ranged from $30,000 per player for group-stage participation to $270,000 per player for those on the tournament’s winning team. As many as six out of the 32 participating countries, however, have not yet passed on the prize money sent by FIFA to players for....
FIFPRO have released results of a survey completed by 260 participating players in this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Framework follows extensive consultation with players, coaches, associations and FIFPro Europe on levelling the playing field for European national teams, on and off the pitch.