n Fighting around the world Equal pay for equal work In football, the Football Association Ireland It has been announced that the country’s men’s and women’s international teams will receive the same game fees.
The deal was made between the governing body and the captain of the national team Katie McCabe (Katie McCabe) and Simos Coleman.
The new agreement will take effect immediately, so it will take effect in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The men’s team has reduced the fees by the same amount as the FAI to increase the fees for the women’s team, and the fees for future matches will remain unchanged.
Ireland has now joined the roster of England, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Sierra Leone, where male and female players are paid equally.
“This is a great day for Irish football,” said McCabe, who plays for Arsenal. “We have taken a big step forward with this deal and showed the world what can be achieved through solidarity, because we provide the same opportunities for male and female international players.
“As the captain of Ireland, I am very proud of the work we have done to get us to this point. Not only the current team, but also the many Irish players in the past.
“They are the real heroes in this story. They made their stand and passed the baton to the contemporary. Seamus Coleman and his teammates in the senior men’s team are also commendable because they have enough courage to do this on this issue. Support us in a progressive way. I really appreciate it.”
Coleman, who has played more than 300 times for Everton, added: “On behalf of the senior men’s team, I welcome this news today. As players, we are happy to do everything we can to ensure that our female international players are equal and fair. We remain fully committed to doing our best to achieve this goal together.
“This deal is correct for everyone who plays international football for Ireland, no matter which team they represent. For some time, we have been working hard with Katie, Jonathan and Ciaran to reach this agreement. I Hope this will inspire many other countries to follow suit.”
