Spanish Women's League Players Strike Over Pay Dispute, Delaying Start of Season
Players in the top-tier of women's football in Spain will go on strike for the first two weeks of the new season due to a pay dispute. The disagreement centers around the minimum salary for players and the wage gap. The players' union is asking for a minimum salary of €23,000 for the upcoming season, while the league has proposed €20,000. Despite negotiations, an agreement has not been reached, leading to the strike. This comes at a time when women's soccer in Spain is gaining increased attention following the Women's World Cup and a recent controversy involving the president of the country's soccer federation.