FIFA has announced that every player participating in the upcoming Women's World Cup will receive a minimum of $30,000, with the winning team taking home $270,000.

Women's football has experienced significant growth and popularity, but concerns have been raised about the disparity in earnings between male and female players.

The World Cup, set to take place in Australia and New Zealand starting on July 20, ensures that all players from the 32 teams will receive at least $30,000.

As teams progress further in the tournament, the prize money increases. The event will conclude on August 20. The average salary for women players at clubs is currently $14,000, which is significantly lower than what their male counterparts earn.

FIFA states that this commitment to allocating funds specifically for players is unprecedented. Their investment in the tournament is three times greater than it was at the previous Women's World Cup in France four years ago.

The global players' union, FIFPro, has welcomed this decision, recognizing that FIFA has listened to the players' concerns. FIFPro believes that this step promotes greater gender equality in the sport at its highest levels.

The union stated, "The legacy of this action is by the players, for the players, of both today and tomorrow."

By ensuring a minimum earning threshold and increasing overall prize money, FIFA aims to address the disparity and support the continued growth and development of women's football.

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi is set to make a move to Inter Miami, an American club, following his departure from Paris St-Germain, the French champions.

Despite receiving a more lucrative offer from Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian team, Messi has decided to reject it.

The deal with Inter Miami involves collaborations with renowned brands such as Adidas and Apple.

The 35-year-old forward, who has won the title of the world's best player seven times, is expected to claim the award once again later this year following his success in the World Cup.

This move marks the first time that the iconic Barcelona player will be playing outside of Europe. While he initially wanted to continue in Europe for another season, he did not receive any satisfactory offers. Ultimately, he had to choose between Inter Miami and Al-Hilal.

It was widely speculated that Messi was leaning towards a move to Saudi Arabia, where he would have joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the league, in a deal that offered unmatched financial rewards.

However, Messi was ultimately swayed by the appeal of joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, considering factors such as lifestyle and a partnership with major brands that extends beyond football.

Messi already owns a house in Miami, which he currently rents out.

Although he expressed a desire to return to Barcelona this summer, the Financial Fair Play restrictions that will be in effect next season in La Liga made it impossible for any ambitious plans to bring him back.

During his time with Paris St-Germain, Messi helped the team win Ligue 1 in both seasons, but their Champions League campaign ended in the round of 16, leading to his tenure in France being seen as somewhat unsuccessful.

In his 75 appearances for the club, he scored 32 goals and finished this season with 16 goals and 16 assists in Ligue 1.

Messi's two-year contract with Paris St-Germain is coming to an end this summer, and both parties agreed to part ways. In May, the forward was suspended for two weeks due to an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.

His legacy is largely shaped by his time at Barcelona and his World Cup victory with Argentina in December.

Messi left Barcelona in 2021 after spending 21 years with the club due to their financial difficulties.

With 672 goals, Messi is Barcelona's all-time leading scorer and has won 10 La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, and seven Spanish Cups.