 Footballers from across the globe have put on a masterclass during this year's Women's World Cup. Goalkeepers such as England's Mary Earps, Sweden's Zećira Mušović and Australia's Mackenzie Arnold have shone – so much so that fans have demanded Nike stock their kit. Iconic goals early in the group stages also got the World Cup off to a dramatic start. But despite the immense viewing figures and support nationwide, many players are still battling to receive fair pay. Jamaica had to launch a GoFundMe to reach the tournament while the Lionesses were embroiled in a debate over bonuses as the tournament kicked off. With the success of both the Euros and World Cup, could female footballers soon see wages similar to those in the men's game? 'Huge revenue equals higher salaries' Australia firmly got behind the Matildas this World Cup (Picture: Chris Hyde/FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Nicola Saharsky, partner at Mayer Brown, says collective pressure is needed to make sure women are paid the same as their male counterparts. She told Metro.co.uk: 'Many female players are becoming celebrities in their own right. After the 2019 Women's World Cup, the USA's Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe became household names. 'The same will be true after this World Cup. 'For example, when I was in Australia last week, you could not walk ten feet without seeing someone – man, woman, or child – wearing a Sam Kerr jersey. 'In many countries, the women's teams now have public support on par with the men's teams, and that public support will matter when the teams seek equal pay.' Many players used to play for meagre wages and, in the UK, for years women couldn't play at all. Nicole Saharsky, partner at Mayer Brown, worked to secure a historic pay deal for the US Women's Team In recent history, salaries for female footballers have been far lower than their male counterparts. This was coupled with a wider lack){kind=link}
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Footballers from across the globe have put on a masterclass during this year’s Women’s World Cup.
Goalkeepers such as England’s Mary Earps, Sweden’s Zećira Mušović and Australia’s Mackenzie Arnold have shone – so much so that fans have demanded Nike stock their kit.
Iconic goals early in the group stages also got the World Cup off to a dramatic start.
But despite the immense viewing figures and support worldwide, many players are still battling to receive fair pay.