The temporary pay cuts of the non-binding agreement in France’s top two leagues will be calculated on a sliding scale starting at 20 per cent, and the highest earners, those who pocket over 100,000 euros monthly will be facing a 50 per cent reduction.

The AFP and Press Trust of India states that UNFP president Philippe Piat confirms that a non-binding agreement was reached over a temporary pay cut.

The AFP and Press Trust of India states that UNFP president Philippe Piat confirms that a non-binding agreement was reached over a temporary pay cut.The national players union (UNFP) president Philippe Piat said to AFP on 7 April 2020, that footballers and clubs in France’s top two leagues have reached a non-binding agreement for the temporary pay cut during the COVID-19 crisis. Philippe added that the pay cuts will be calculated on a sliding system starting at 20 per cent, with the highest earners and those who earn 100,000 euros monthly will have a reduction of 50 per cent. Players making less than 10,000 euros will not be affected.

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