Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for women’s footballers to earn higher wages as Brazil prepares to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.⁣ ⁣ Lula blamed gender bias and sexism for the pay gap between male and female players, urging the tournament to serve as a catalyst for greater equality in the sport.⁣ ⁣ A December survey by FIFPRO found that two-thirds of women’s national team players earn less than $20,000 per year, underscoring ongoing financial insecurity and structural disparities in the women’s game.⁣ ⁣ #Lula #WomensFootball #GenderEquality #Brazil #WomensWorldCup #EqualPay #FIFPRO⁣ ⁣