A letter signed by 150 women's national team players has called on FIFA to take action ahead of the World Cup. 9WWOS
“We can confirm a letter signed by 150 players from national teams on every continent was sent to FIFA in October. These players are seeking equitable conditions before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. FIFPRO is currently negotiating with FIFA on behalf of these players," FIFPro said in a statement to The Associated Press. The Wall Street Journal was first to report the existence of the letter.
The move comes as there are increasing calls for FIFA to make the prize money for the two tournaments more equitable. Under their historic collective bargaining agreements reached last year, the US men's and women's national teams will equally share the prize money won at the World Cup after US Soccer takes a percentage off the top.
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