The FIFA chief is widely criticised for making a controversial speech ahead of the World Cup final between England and Spain at the weekend.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been widely criticised for saying women footballers must"pick the right battles" in the fight for equal pay in the World Cup.
The man who holds the most powerful position in world football said women"have the power to convince us men what we have to do" - appearing to place the responsibility for action at their feet.in Sydney, Australia. The Lionesses will be playing for their share of an increased prize pot of 110 million US dollars for this tournament.
This is more than three times than what was on offer for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, but still significantly less than the 440 million US dollars awarded at the 2022 men's competition in Qatar.Speaking in Sydney ahead of the tournament's conclusion, Mr Infantino said:"I say to all the women, and you know I have four daughters, so I have a few at home, I say to all the women that you have the power to change.
"Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don't have to do. You do it. Just do it.His comments drew criticism from former Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg leading the backlash on X, formerly Twitter.The Norway and Lyon striker wrote:"Working on a little presentation to convince men. Who's in?", which may be using cookies and other technologies.
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