Footballers from Spain's women's top flight, Liga F, have called off a strike which postponed the first week of fixtures after an agreement over wages was reached, unions and the league said on Thursday, Sept. 14.
"Liga F and the unions have reached an agreement regarding the minimum wage that allows the strike to be called off," said Liga F in a statement.
"The deal is in regard to the minimum wage, the main cause of the strike -- accepted by the players as an act of responsibility to the fans of the sport," said the unions in a statement. "This step is the beginning and only a part of the agreement -- now it is time to work to move forward on important points such as maternity, harassment protocol ," the unions added.Last season a refereeing strike disrupted the first week of Liga F matches.
Spanish women's football has been in the spotlight after La Roja won the World Cup in August, but the victory was tainted by an incident involving former federation president Luis Rubiales at the medal ceremony after the game.
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