In 1998, the US Men’s World Cup team didn’t win a single game and couldn’t score a single goal, YET they got paid more than DOUBLE what the Women’s team got paid for WINNING the 1999 World Cup. In 2014, the Men’s team did better, finishing 15 out of 32 and the STILL got paid more than DOUBLE what the Women’s team got for WINNING the 2015 World Cup. In 2018, the Men’s team had to WATCH the World Cup on TV, yet, they will get paid more than the Women’s team, no matter how high they finish this year. They beat Thailand 13-0 in their opener….
phoenixnyc about 5 years ago
I dream of a day when teachers get paid more than athletes and entertainers.
I mean, I get market economics, but I also get priorities.
KenseidenXL about 5 years ago
In 1998, the US Men’s World Cup team didn’t win a single game and couldn’t score a single goal, YET they got paid more than DOUBLE what the Women’s team got paid for WINNING the 1999 World Cup. In 2014, the Men’s team did better, finishing 15 out of 32 and the STILL got paid more than DOUBLE what the Women’s team got for WINNING the 2015 World Cup. In 2018, the Men’s team had to WATCH the World Cup on TV, yet, they will get paid more than the Women’s team, no matter how high they finish this year. They beat Thailand 13-0 in their opener….
V45mikky about 5 years ago
They get there money from the paying fans and the ratings they get on TV. If they want to pay more to the players they need to get the fan base up.