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FIFA Falls Short of Women's World Cup Equal Pay Goal

FIFA plans to double the prize money for next year's Women's World Cup but will not meet Gianni Infantino's 2023 ambition of matching the men's tournament payouts, despite record revenue from this summer's men's tournament.

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FIFA plans to double Women's World Cup prize money next year but will not deliver on Gianni Infantino's ambition to match the cash paid out at the men's tournament, Sky News has learnt.

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Fifa to miss equal Women’s World Cup prize money ambition set by Infantino

Infantino said in 2023 equality was Fifa’s target Prize money could double but big gap will remain Fifa is to fall short of gender equality with the prize money on offer at next year’s Women’s World Cup, despite making a record $15bn (£11.2bn) in revenue from this summer’s men’s tournament. Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president, said in 2023 that the organisation’s ambitionwas to have equality for the prize pot for 2…

FIFA to double Women's World Cup prize money - but it doesn't match men's tournamentSky News – World
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FIFA to double Women's World Cup prize money - but it doesn't match men's tournament

FIFA plans to double Women's World Cup prize money next year but will not deliver on Gianni Infantino's ambition to match the cash paid out at the men's tournament, Sky News has learnt.

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