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Ottawa –

Nick Bontis, President of Canadian Soccer, has decided to resign from his post. He took it in the middle of a demonstration Women’s National Team who demand to be treated fairly.

On the website of the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), Bontis has decided to resign from his post. In his statement, he said the current CSA needs a change.

“Today I tendered my resignation, effective immediately, to the Board of Directors of Football Canada,” Bontis’ statement said on Tuesday (28/2/2023).

“I want to thank everyone in Canadian football, players, sponsors and all the fans who continue to support the growth of football in our country.”

“Football Canada and our two national team programs have the real potential to sign historic collective agreements. »

“Once signed, this will be an important agreement that will set our country apart from almost every other FIFA member association. Although I have been one of the biggest supporters of equalizing a competitive performance environment for our women’s national team, unfortunately I will not be leading this organization when it comes to performing. I accept that this time around requires a change,” he said.

Previously, Canada’s National Women’s Team held a protest. Christine Sinclair et al urged to be treated the same as Canada’s men’s national team.

The women’s national team protested by threatening to strike. This was done six days before taking part in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup tournament in the United States which took place in early February.

Canada’s National Women’s Team protested budget cuts to the program, leading to uncertainty over salaries and contracts. The strike was then called off, as the players were threatened with legal action.

The Canadian women’s team said they received no payments throughout 2022. Additionally, program budget cuts have disrupted their preparations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in July. Canada itself has qualified for the 2023 World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.

The CSA’s attitude resulted in Canada’s National Women’s Team being treated differently from Canada’s National Men’s Team. Until finally, Nick Bontis, who has served since 2020, is now retiring.

“All we’re asking is to have the same chance as our men’s team to prepare for our World Cup,” Canadian forward Janine Beckie said earlier this month.

Canada’s National Men’s Team itself supports the protests of its National Women’s Team. The CSA will finally conclude an agreement concerning the equal treatment of the two teams.

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