Brazil give women footballers equal pay to the men's team

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced women representing the country will be paid the same as their male counterparts for the first time.

Rogério Caboclo said: "There is no more gender difference, as the CBF is treating men and women equally."

“Since March of this year, CBF has made an equal value in terms of prizes and daily rates between men's and women's football. What they will gain by conquering the Olympics next year will be the same as the men will have,” he added.

Brazil has joined Australia, New Zealand and Norway amongst countries to commit to the same pay for both their national teams.