Socceroos and Matildas players sue Football Australia over revenue share
The players' union is pursuing a seven-figure claim. They say FA isn't following the revenue split agreed in their 2023 contract.
Socceroos and Matildas players have sued Football Australia through their union, Professional Footballers Australia, over a revenue-sharing dispute. Players say they don't get their fair share of FA's commercial revenue from tickets, broadcasts and sponsorship.
Under the 2023 agreement, players should get 18 to 20 per cent of FA commercial deals. National team activities bring in about half of FA's revenue.
The case is being heard in the NSW Supreme Court. FA has already settled disputes with Macarthur FC and former chief football officer Ernie Merrick.
- 18 to 20 percent of commercial revenue
- Player revenue share
- Up to half of FA total
- National teams revenue
- 2023
- CBA signed
- Macarthur FC and Ernie Merrick
- Previous FA settlement
Why it mattersThe outcome will set how national team revenues are split. This will affect player earnings ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond.
AustraliaSocceroos and Matildas represent Australian football globally, so a new revenue deal could reshape how players are compensated for international duty.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
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