The International Federation of professional football players (FIFPro) recently released a report on its official website that the new Crown pneumonia epidemic poses a “survival threat” to professional women’s football, calling on the industry to give professional women’s football leagues, clubs, appropriate support for players.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 17th, the International Federation of professional football players (FIFPro) recently released a report on its official website that the new Crown pneumonia epidemic poses a “survival threat” to professional women’s football “, call on the industry to give appropriate support to women’s professional leagues, clubs and players.
Although the outside world pays more attention to the impact of the interruption of men’s football matches, FIFPro’s report points out that although women’s professional football has developed in recent years, it is still relatively fragile, with immature league matches and low wages, the investment is also low. This means that in the current epidemic, women’s professional football is especially vulnerable to impact. The report points out that some women’s football leagues and clubs have begun to dismiss players, cut contracts, and even shut down.
The secretary general of FIFPro, Janus Bell-Hoffman, said: “If (women’s football) clubs, leagues and international events are suspended, they may disappear forever. We should not only prevent this situation from happening, but also establish a more solid foundation for the healthy development in the future.” The report suggests that football stakeholders must work together to reduce the harm brought by the new Crown pneumonia epidemic to football. In the decision-making process, priority should be given to the physical and mental health of the players, especially the particularity of women’s football players and clubs. When necessary, provide special financial support for women’s football players, clubs and competitions.
“We have recognized the complex impact of the suspension of women’s football events in the epidemic.” Amanda Van Der Water, chief officer of FIFPro Women’s football team, said, “Let’s support our players together and create a more stable future for the industry.”