Australia's top female soccer players will now be paid the same amount as their male counterparts following a landmark deal aimed at closing the gender pay gap between the country's national football teams, CNN reported.
The historic new four-year deal between Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) ensures the Westfield Matildas receive the same benefits as the Caltex Socceroos, who have historically been paid more to play.