Report ‘Lionesses Ready to Strike if FA Doesn’t Offer Acceptable Pay Deal’ The Lionesses are prepared to strike if the FA does not put forward an acceptable pay offer during crunch talks next week. Sources close to the England women’s squad told Mail Sport that the players would consider the “nuclear option” of stopping all commercial work for the FA and even refusing to play.
The players are reportedly unhappy with the current pay structure, which sees them earn a fraction of what their male counterparts do. They are also seeking clarity over future pay negotiations and want a share of the FA’s commercial revenue.
The FA has said that it is committed to reaching a fair and equitable agreement with the players, but the talks are ongoing and it is unclear whether an agreement will be reached by next week.
If the players do go on strike, it would be a major blow to the FA and would likely have a significant impact on the women’s game in England. The Lionesses are due to play a number of important matches in the coming months, including the Arnold Clark Cup in February and the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July.
The players’ decision to contemplate strike action is a sign of the growing frustration among women’s footballers over the issue of pay equality. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of women’s footballers taking legal action against their clubs over pay discrimination.
The Lionesses’ strike threat is a reminder that the issue of pay equality is still a major issue in women’s football. It remains to be seen whether the FA will be willing to meet the players’ demands, but the players have made it clear that they are prepared to take drastic action if necessary.
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10 Facts To Know About The Lionesses
Here are 10 facts to know about the Lionesses:
- The Lionesses are the nickname of the England women’s national football team.
- The team was founded in 1972 and has since competed in 10 FIFA Women’s World Cups, with their best finish being third place in 2015.
- The Lionesses have also won the UEFA Women’s Championship eight times, most recently in 2022.
- The current captain of the Lionesses is Leah Williamson.
- The team’s all-time leading goalscorer is Kelly Smith, with 46 goals.
- The Lionesses’ home ground is Wembley Stadium.
- The team’s colors are white, red, and blue.
- The Lionesses’ most famous moment came in 2019, when they reached the World Cup semi-finals.
- The team is currently ranked first in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.
- The Lionesses are one of the most popular teams in women’s football, with a large and passionate fan base.