The coronavirus pandemic, which has put all competitions to a halt, represents a great threat to the fragile economy of women's football, alerted Fifpro, the global union of professional players, on Thursday. "The current situation is likely to pose an almost existential threat to women's football if no measures are taken to protect its economy," the body said in a statement.
Fifpro points to the uncertainties surrounding an ecosystem weakened by the “lesser development of professional leagues, low wages, few opportunities, and inequalities in terms of sponsors and investments. "
The necessary development of professional status
The crisis caused by the new coronavirus raises many doubts among footballers, abounds Fifpro, citing those related in particular to mental and physical health.
The body is exploring several avenues to strengthen women's football worldwide, such as the development of professional status - only 18% of players benefited in 2017, according to Fifpro -, higher wages and better coordination for establish an international calendar.
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