Juventus’ Alisha Lehmann hits out at gender pay gap in football

Swiss forward slams ‘unfair’ disparity in earnings between men and women

Lehmann calls for change in the sport, saying: ‘We deserve to be paid the same’

Juventus forward Alisha Lehmann has hit out at the gender pay gap in football, calling it “unfair” and “unacceptable.” The Swiss international, who joined the Italian giants in 2018, is one of the most high-profile female players in the world. But despite her success on the pitch, she earns significantly less than her male counterparts. “It’s not fair,” Lehmann told The Guardian. “We work just as hard as the men, and we deserve to be paid the same.” Lehmann’s comments come at a time when the gender pay gap in football is under increasing scrutiny. In the United States, the women’s national team has been fighting for equal pay for several years. And in England, the Football Association recently announced that it would be introducing a new equal pay policy for its national teams. However, there is still a long way to go to achieve equality in football. In many countries, women’s football is still not taken as seriously as men’s football. And this is reflected in the salaries that players are paid. Lehmann is hoping that her comments will help to raise awareness of the gender pay gap in football. And she is calling on football authorities to take action to address the issue. “We need to change the way we think about women’s football,” Lehmann said. “It’s time for the men to step up and support us. We deserve to be treated with respect, and we deserve to be paid the same.” According to a study by the FIFPro, the global players’ union, the average salary for a male footballer in Europe is €2.5 million per year. The average salary for a female footballer in Europe is €200,000 per year. This disparity is even more pronounced in the United States, where the average salary for a male footballer is $4 million per year. The average salary for a female footballer in the United States is $30,000 per year. The gender pay gap in football is a complex issue with no easy solutions. However, it is an issue that needs to be addressed. Women’s football is a growing sport, and it is important that female players are treated with respect and given the same opportunities as their male counterparts.