Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro

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Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

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  • Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:04:50 UTC.

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