Fifa’s failed equity plan and football’s growing welfare crisis

FIFA's equity proposal lasted barely 48 hours, but per The Conversation, the real issue runs far deeper. Football's governing bodies keep expanding tournaments to chase revenue growth, and the cost is paid by players. Elite women's footballers now average over 50 matches a year, with severe travel demands—one Argentine player accumulated nearly 150,000 kilometres in a single season. International labour organisations and player unions are mounting legal challenges, reframing this as a workers' rights and occupational safety crisis.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton