As England gears up for its Women’s World Cup campaign, they are facing off-field dramas over unresolved bonus disputes with the Football Association (FA). Despite the distractions, the Lionesses are determined to put these issues aside and focus on their opening match against debutants Haiti in Brisbane on Saturday.
The lead-up to the tournament has been overshadowed by a prolonged disagreement over bonus payments and commercial structures between the players and the FA. Talks were put on hold this week, and the players expressed their “disappointment” over the situation. Unlike the Australian and American federations, the FA has not implemented collective bargaining agreements, leading to dissatisfaction among the players regarding bonus payments.
