"Despite the success of this tournament it remains the lowest-paying continental tournament in the world and inequality between the men's and women's game remains. Our pre-tournament invitation to the AFC to work together on equal prize money, a guaranteed share to all players, and to co-develop a lasting legacy has so far been ignored."
"Equal prize money would be transformational for all players and football communities across Asia. Equal prize money would help to raise standards at all levels of the game across our region."
Japan and Australia have renewed their calls for equal prize money in women's football, challenging the Asian Football Confederation for ignoring previous requests. The Women's Asian Cup prize fund was $1.8 million, significantly lower than the men's $14.8 million. A FIFPRO report indicated the event could generate $82.4 million in revenue. The teams emphasized that equal prize money would transform the game and benefit players and communities across Asia, while also addressing the challenges faced by the AFC and players.
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