Adidas to pay women’s soccer players same bonuses as men for World Cup

Adidas to pay women’s soccer players same bonuses as men for World Cup

Women will receive the same performance bonus as their male counterparts at the World Cup this year, Adidas announced on Friday.

Adidas’ head of global brands Eric Liedtke said the company wanted to help encourage the next generation of sportswomen.

The announcement follows news that the U.S. women’s national soccer team is suing their federation with allegations of gender discrimination.

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Adidas announces equal bonuses for winning women’s World Cup players | Euronews

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