CNN —Players competing in the top-tier of women’s football in Spain will go on strike for the opening two weeks of the new season after a pay dispute, players’ union FUTPRO announced on Thursday.
The dispute between the five unions representing the players – including many of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad – and Liga F primarily came about because of a disagreement in the minimum salary for players and the wage gap which exists.
The new Liga F season was scheduled to kick off this weekend, with the first game meant to be held on Friday night with Sevilla hosting UD Granadilla Tenerife.
FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, suspended Rubiales for 90 days while disciplinary proceedings are underway.
He was replaced by Montse Tomé, the first woman in Spanish national team history to hold the position.
Persons:
FUTPRO, ”, ” FUTPRO, “, Luis Rubiales, La Roja, Jennifer Hermoso, Hermoso, Rubiales, TAD, Jorge Vilda, Montse Tomé
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Spain, Rubiales, Spanish