Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 10:27:28 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29453614
A group of leading players have filed a lawsuit claiming sexual discrimination over the decision to use synthetic pitches at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.
"Men's World Cup tournament matches are played on natural grass while CSA and Fifa are relegating female players to artificial turf," said Dellinger.
"The difference matters - plastic pitches alter how the game is played, pose unique safety risks and are considered inferior for international competition."
A group of leading players have filed a lawsuit claiming sexual discrimination over the decision to use synthetic pitches at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.
"Men's World Cup tournament matches are played on natural grass while CSA and Fifa are relegating female players to artificial turf," said Dellinger.
"The difference matters - plastic pitches alter how the game is played, pose unique safety risks and are considered inferior for international competition."