Can you imagine Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué or Diego CostaTo give three examples of cracks in our League, giving up part of their salary so that their teammates in women's football can continue to collect? Well, that is what has happened in Sweden.
In an unprecedented initiative, the Federation of this country has announced that the footballers of the First and Second Division clubs have decided to dispense with half of the income they receive from the Federation to be used to pay the salaries of the footballers of the women's league, whose salaries have been severely affected by the crisis caused by the pandemic.
The news arises, paradoxically, in full negotiation by some clubs of our Spanish League to achieve salary adjustment in a context of full crisis. Although Spain is experiencing a ‘tug of war’ between clubs and players, in this Nordic country solidarity has risen as a flag.
Unanimous applause from sport
The decision has won the unanimous applause of the sports world, who see Sweden as the example to follow. The fact that men's football collaborates in the payment of the salaries of the Women's League responds to the firm commitment to help the neediest clubs and contribute to their continuity.
The Female damallsvenskan It is one of the most important leagues in the world in women's football, and Sweden is also a true powerhouse at the national level. However, this tournament, which is widely followed by the country's fans, has been seriously threatened by the pandemic.
Thus, the clubs will receive 490,000 euros to cover the salaries of their players. The news has been announced by Karl Erik Nilsson, President of the Swedish Football Association. The agreement, which is supported by the government, sets a precedent for equality in sport.