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Women's football leaders criticized over handling of equal pay dispute

  • FIFA president Infantino made controversial comments about women "picking battles" to improve football.
  • Infantino's advice to women was seen as tone-deaf given FIFA's history of undervaluing women's football.
  • FA CEO Bullingham blamed FIFA's late prize money announcement for England bonus row.
  • England players expressed disappointment and intent to revisit pay issue post-World Cup.
  • Handling of dispute by leaders led to scrutiny of FA's and FIFA's commitment to gender equality.
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