Swiss footballer Alisha Lehmann, one of the most popular stars in women’s football, has once again brought to the fore the wage gap that exists between men’s and women’s football.
In a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lehmann, who has just signed for Juventus with his partner, fellow footballer Douglas Luiz, expressed his frustration at the economic differences that still persist in the sport.
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A very talked about transfer
The couple. Lehmann and Luiz, who previously played for Aston Villa, made a high-profile move when they both joined the Old Lady. However, beyond the hype caused by their joint signing, the Swiss striker took the opportunity to speak out on an issue that affects her deeply: the wage gap between men and women in football.
Lehmann and Luiz kissing
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His words“We do the same job and he earns 100,000 times more than me,” lamented Lehmann, who not only stands out for his talent on the pitch, but also for his great presence on social media, with millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok.
InequalityFor Lehmann, this wage gap is not just an economic issue, but also a gender struggle. “It is something that moves me because I am a woman. There is still a long way to go and perhaps there will never be equal pay, but a strong will is needed to change this reality,” said the footballer, stressing the need for a collective commitment to achieve significant change.
Impact on networks. Lehmann, who is aware of her social media influence on her career and in promoting women’s football, also spoke about her daily life. Despite her fame, she said she lives a normal life, far from the luxuries that many associate with sports stars. “I don’t live like a star, but like everyone else. I go home, cook and do the same as everyone else,” she explained, debunking the perception that footballers lead a life of excess.
The forward also reflected on the prejudice that still exists towards women’s football and encouraged detractors to watch a match before passing judgement. “When you watch a match, you realise how good and passionate we are,” she said. Lehmann also did not hide her admiration for former Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, whom she considers an idol and the best athlete in Switzerland.
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