This includes a contribution of 550,000 crowns by the male players, money they currently receive for commercial activities undertaken as part of the national teams. Norway's equality deal comes at a time when the disparity between the money and conditions of male and female players is a topical issue. National team winger Caroline Graham Hansen took to Instagram to thank her male colleagues for their donation. Walltin said that the improved financial conditions were only one aspect of the deal that appealed to the female players. The federation can see it as an investment to increase the level of the women's team," he said.

Source: The Star October 07, 2017 15:22 UTC