Man City's Lucy Bronze calls out 'outrageous' FA Cup pay disparity

30.01.2022 - 20:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester City Women's star Lucy Bronze has called out the 'outrageous' FA Cup pay disparity.

During the 2021-22 season the winners of the Women's FA Cup will receive £25,000 with the losers gaining £15,000.

In comparison, teams who are victorious in the Men's FA Cup second round received £34,000 and the eventual winner of the domestic trophy will take home £1.8m.

Commenting in her Give Me Sport column, the England international said: "If we did win the FA Cup, we would understand why we wouldn’t be given £1.8 million in prize money.

"Men's football has a bigger audience and more sponsors right now. We know we have to grow the game a lot more to get to that point.

"However, the fact that we would currently receive less than two percent of the men’s winnings is outrageous.

"I’m glad this is now being addressed. The FA recently announced it is going to significantly increase prize money for the Women’s FA Cup from next season, and, for me, this is the logical step."

Speaking about her side's chances in the competition, she added: "Everyone who loves football grew up watching the FA Cup, especially the men’s final at Wembley. The women’s tournament is so much more special now a final at Wembley is on the cards for us too.

"I’m optimistic about Manchester City’s chances this year.

"We've started the second half of the season well. We’ve already scored more goals than we did in the first half of the season.

"A lot of our key players are back from injury – we're nearly close to a fully fit squad again. We’re playing well and with confidence, as individuals and as a team on the pitch. So I think we fancy our chances against any team."

Sign up to our City newsletter so you never miss an update from the Etihad Stadium this

See showbiz news on manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Grealish, Jesus, Palmer - Man City injury news and possible return dates ahead of Tottenham clash

Manchester City return to Premier League action tomorrow when they host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City's Lucy Bronze calls out 'outrageous' FA Cup pay disparity

Grealish, Jesus, Palmer - Man City injury news and possible return dates ahead of Tottenham clash

'Perfect' - Man City fans in confident mood as team announced vs Sporting Lisbon

Ruben Dias and Joao Cancelo start in Man City predicted line-up vs Sporting Lisbon

'He's top of the league' - Man City fans rave about Raheem Sterling's superb goal against Norwich

Kyle Walker starts as Man City fans name two changes they want to see vs Norwich

Michael Owen agrees with pundits on Man City vs Norwich prediction

Rio Ferdinand sends Man City Premier League title warning to Liverpool

Man City confirm kick off date, time and TV schedule for Peterborough United FA Cup tie

Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is 'best in the world' for Man City style

Man City fans send Pep Guardiola selection message for FA Cup tie vs Peterborough

Man City will face Peterborough United in FA Cup fifth round

Marcos Silva makes FA Cup prediction about Man City after Fulham defeat

Man City face battle from Manchester United for Ronald Araujo and more transfer rumours

Pep Guardiola gives Man City team news update for Fulham FA Cup fixture

Man City vs Fulham prediction and odds: Goals on the menu in FA Cup fourth-round tie

Fulham boss Marco Silva makes Man City and Guardiola admission ahead of FA Cup fixture

Another Man City deadline day transfer confirmed as defender leaves permanently

Popular Celebrities