
Arsenal face Man Utd test as Nunez targets Liverpool start
Manchester United will seek a cure for their travel sickness when they travel to face Arsenal in an early-season blockbuster on Sunday as Liverpool...
2023-09-01 10:27

'So Random' Disney star Bridget Shergalis arrested for vandalizing Israeli company's office
Former Disney actress Bridget Shergalis was arrested for vandalizing an Israel-based company's New Hampshire office during a pro-Palestine protest
2023-11-26 15:19

Lionesses bonus row could drag on until after World Cup
England’s players could have to wait until after the Women’s World Cup for the stand-off over bonuses to be resolved, as there is still no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations between the Football Association (FA) and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), who are representing Sarina Wiegman’s group. The dispute centres on the squad’s argument that the governing body should supplement the landmark Fifa prize money with extra performance-based payment should the Lionesses get to the quarter-finals. That is largely due to the huge commercial upswing that has come with the team’s progress as well as the precedent set by squads of similar profile in USA and Australia. Their governing bodies have agreed deals in excess of the 60% of prize money guaranteed by Fifa, with both heavily performance-related. The FA were part of a group of federations that worked with Fifa to stipulate a hard percentage that should go directly to players, and The Independent understands that figure will of course be honoured. The players’ representatives have also been told, however, that it might be better for all parties to discuss bonuses after the World Cup as there could naturally be a huge difference in “commercial uplift” depending on whether the team reach the quarter-finals or win the tournament. As an illustration of this, the FA have in the last 10 days put down an offer that reflects the increase in sponsorship revenue from the last year and England’s historic Euro 2022 win. The arguments put forward by the PFA, however, are that this is lacking in transparency and that it would be better for all concerned if it would be settled beforehand. As numerous involved sources have also insisted, it is a situation that would simply “never happen” in the men’s game. “Can you imagine telling them we’ll discuss it when we’re back,” one said. The FA, whose discussions are handled by the commercial team, are pointing to the different dynamics of this competition – especially as it is the first 32-squad World Cup in the women’s game. There is also the issue that Fifa’s 60% stipulation means the prize money from the governing body does not fully cover the travel costs for a hugely expensive tournament, in the manner that customarily happens with such funds. While the FA will of course cover all of that, it is one additional factor complicating discussions over the prospective budget for this World Cup and commercial income. The governing body have attempted to assure the players that they will get fair reward for their contributions, but the PFA naturally want clarity now, especially as commercial income for the team has “skyrocketed” in the last year. The involved parties have been approached for comment although there is a will from all sides that it doesn’t devolve into a briefing war or disrupt a tournament that could yet bring a historic victory for the squad. Fifa’s new stipulations means that every player at the World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000, with that drastically increasing the further teams go. The team that lifts the trophy will be guaranteed $270,000 per squad member. Lucy Bronze this week expressed irritation that the situation had not yet been solved. “It is frustrating but I think that’s the way the women’s game has predominantly been. As a team we’ve always been pushing in the background, it’s only been recently that it’s been made more public and people are aware of it, but it’s something we’ve always had to do as players." Read More Lucy Bronze says ‘it’s a shame’ women have to fight for change amid bonus row Ellen White tips ‘proven winner’ Sarina Wiegman to lead England to further glory Talking points as England fly out ahead of Women’s World Cup
2023-07-13 15:16

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis
Every sport in Europe -- from soccer to fencing to UFC -- has had to grapple with the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and tennis is no exception.
2023-06-01 15:46

The 49ers struggle to come from behind during 3-game losing streak
The San Francisco 49ers showed they could thrive as front-runners during a 5-0 start to the season
2023-10-31 07:59

Solar Farms Out at Sea Are Clean Energy’s Next Breakthrough
Buffeted by waves as high as 10 meters (32 feet) in China’s Yellow Sea about 30 kilometers off
2023-07-14 07:26

Exclusive-Biden's 5-year offshore oil plan will have historically low lease sales, no sales in 2024 -sources
By Jarrett Renshaw and Nichola Groom The Biden administration's five year oil and gas lease plan to be
2023-09-29 04:26

NATO agrees to extend boss Stoltenberg's term by a year
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS NATO decided on Tuesday to extend Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s contract by a further
2023-07-04 22:25

'She’ll be mortified': Kaley Cuoco reflects on how daughter Matilda will react after seeing her pregnancy on TV
Kaley Cuoco anticipates that her daughter Matilda might feel embarrassed in the future upon seeing her mother's baby bump on screen as she grows older
2023-06-03 02:20

Blackstone Is Said to Weigh Offers for Stake in Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas
Blackstone Inc. is fielding offers for half of its interest in the real estate of the Bellagio hotel
2023-06-27 05:58

UK’s Labour Party Studies Land Reforms to Cut Cost of House-Building
The UK’s main opposition Labour Party is considering making it cheaper for councils to forcibly purchase land for
2023-05-30 06:49

Washington Trust to pay $9 million over discriminatory lending
By Sarah N. Lynch (Reuters) -Washington Trust Bank, the largest community bank in the country, will pay $9 million to
2023-09-28 00:22
You Might Like...

'Talk to Me's terrifying ending explained

Mikolas works 8 shutout innings, leads Cardinals to 2-1 victory over the Royals

Detroit UAW workers strike threat tests Biden’s plan to win union votes

US judge blocks Biden's new border asylum restrictions

BHP Australia iron ore rail workers approve industrial action plans -ballot results

Israel Latest: Focus Turns to Gaza’s South in Next Stage of War

Nvidia-led rally pauses as investors eye Jackson Hole

US SEC sues crypto exchange Coinbase, one day after suing Binance