The Australian women's national football team could soon be earning the same match pay as their male counterparts.
It’s part of a new deal being worked out between the players' union and the country’s football federation.
An equal split of commercial revenues is also being considered for the first time.
Pay disparity has been in the spotlight since the American women’s team sued the US Soccer Federation earlier this year, alleging discrimination in earnings and working conditions.
UEFA fines Benfica for fan behaviour during Real Madrid game
European soccer’s governing body UEFA said it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid last month.
Sabalenka to face Rybakina in blockbuster Miami Open semi-final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two top women's players in the world, will battle it out in a Miami Open semi-final on Thursday after coming through their quarter-final matches.
Final World Cup ticketing phase is first-come, first-served
FIFA announced Wednesday that a fourth and final phase of ticket sales will take place starting at 11:00 AM ET (7:00 PM GST) on April 1 and will remain open through the end of the tournament.
Japan's Sakamoto on pace for fourth world title in Prague
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto has surged into the lead in the women's singles short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday, putting her on course for a fourth world title in the final competitive event of her career.
London Marathon weighs two-day race format from 2027
The London Marathon could be staged as a two-day event from 2027 under new proposals to increase participation numbers, organisers said on Wednesday.
