Lucy Bronze says 'it's a shame' women have to fight for change amid bonuses
England defender Lucy Bronze has admitted it's a 'shame' women often find themselves entrenched in battles for change as the Lionesses are unhappy with the situation regarding performance bonuses at the European Cup world.
Bronze and her teammates arrived in Australia on Friday to begin preparations for this summer's showpiece, which under a new model will see players guaranteed compensation directly from FIFA with amounts increasing as they go as the teams advance in the tournament. They range from US$30,000 (£23,367) per athlete for the group stage to US$270,000 (£210,305) allocated to each champion.
Previously, it was up to individual national governing bodies to decide how the money was allocated, with some still agreeing to fund additional payments in 2023 beyond the new deal - although several media outlets have suggested the Football Association will not currently had no plans to make. the same.
Asked about the bonus talks, Bronze told Sky Sports: "I think a lot of these issues are happening in women's football - you don't just see it for our team.
"There are many teams where players, associations or teams have to fight to make changes in the game.
"We push the game, we try to reach new levels and that's what we want to do as players on and off the pitch.
"It's a shame that women in sport in general have to do this, but I think it's a role that a lot of athletes, a lot of women take on in society and in sport."
PA News Agency has contacted the FA for comment.
Players from Canada, France, Jamaica, Spain and South Africa are among the women who have recently raised concerns or taken action on issues ranging from personnel to pay and conditions , while 2023 will be the first World Cup for the two-time defending champions. United States following their historic legal battle to win equal pay to their male counterparts.
It will also mark one last World Cup for United States striker Megan Rapinoe, who announced on Saturday that she will be hanging up her boots at the end of this season.
The outspoken Ballon D'Or Féminin winner, 38, is one of the game's most recognizable faces, both for her often colorful hairstyle and equally vibrant personality, as well as her leadership work and advocacy, including the fight for equal pay.
Bronze, speaking at Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, added: "The icon is used a lot, but it's an icon on and off the pitch.
England defender Lucy Bronze has admitted it's a 'shame' women often find themselves entrenched in battles for change as the Lionesses are unhappy with the situation regarding performance bonuses at the European Cup world.
Bronze and her teammates arrived in Australia on Friday to begin preparations for this summer's showpiece, which under a new model will see players guaranteed compensation directly from FIFA with amounts increasing as they go as the teams advance in the tournament. They range from US$30,000 (£23,367) per athlete for the group stage to US$270,000 (£210,305) allocated to each champion.
Previously, it was up to individual national governing bodies to decide how the money was allocated, with some still agreeing to fund additional payments in 2023 beyond the new deal - although several media outlets have suggested the Football Association will not currently had no plans to make. the same.
Asked about the bonus talks, Bronze told Sky Sports: "I think a lot of these issues are happening in women's football - you don't just see it for our team.
"There are many teams where players, associations or teams have to fight to make changes in the game.
"We push the game, we try to reach new levels and that's what we want to do as players on and off the pitch.
"It's a shame that women in sport in general have to do this, but I think it's a role that a lot of athletes, a lot of women take on in society and in sport."
PA News Agency has contacted the FA for comment.
Players from Canada, France, Jamaica, Spain and South Africa are among the women who have recently raised concerns or taken action on issues ranging from personnel to pay and conditions , while 2023 will be the first World Cup for the two-time defending champions. United States following their historic legal battle to win equal pay to their male counterparts.
It will also mark one last World Cup for United States striker Megan Rapinoe, who announced on Saturday that she will be hanging up her boots at the end of this season.
The outspoken Ballon D'Or Féminin winner, 38, is one of the game's most recognizable faces, both for her often colorful hairstyle and equally vibrant personality, as well as her leadership work and advocacy, including the fight for equal pay.
Bronze, speaking at Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, added: "The icon is used a lot, but it's an icon on and off the pitch.
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