Lucy Bronze, a member of the England women’s football team, has expressed that the ongoing bonus dispute between the players and the Football Association (FA) will not hinder their World Cup aspirations. The players, including the two stand-by members, released an open letter expressing frustration at the failure to reach an agreement with the governing body regarding additional compensation from FIFA. Despite the unresolved issue, the players feel “empowered” to promote improvement in women’s football.
Bronze emphasized the importance of the players’ unified message and their focus on the World Cup. While discussions with the FA have not yet been fruitful, the players believe it is best to postpone further negotiations until after the tournament to avoid any disruption. Bronze is confident that the bonus dispute will not affect the team’s performance and that they can handle the situation as professional athletes and role models. She mentioned that the players are determined to set a standard for women’s football and are inspired by the successes of teams like the United States.
In terms of compensation, the players’ union Fifpro has pressured FIFA to implement a new pay structure for this World Cup. Players will receive $30,000 (£24,000) for participating in the group stage, with higher rewards as teams progress. Unlike the FA, countries like the United States and Australia provide additional bonuses to their players. The Lionesses’ frustration lies in the fact that the FA claims to be a leading federation in women’s football but fails to match their competitors’ benefits.
Bronze acknowledged that the World Cup serves as an ideal platform to raise awareness and initiate change. She believes that teams around the world are empowering each other to elevate the standards of women’s football. While negotiations will resume after the tournament, the players do not anticipate reaching a point of considering a boycott. They are confident that their federation shares the desire to advance the game and find a solution to the issue.
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