David Ginola wants men's and women's World Cups to be played at the same time

David Ginola will push for the women's World Cup to take place at the same time as the men's tournament if he is successful in his bid to become FIFA president.

Last week, the former Tottenham, Newcastle and Paris Saint Germain winger announced his intention to run for the biggest job in football.

Ginola, who needs the support of five football associations to be eligible for election, plans to announce a policy a day in the lead up to the January 29th nomination deadline.

And the 47-year-old has promised to take women’s football to another level if he succeeds in his quest to become FIFA president.

“Lack of equality in football is a burning issue that FIFA has so far dismally failed to address,” the Frenchman said on Tuesday.

“Despite talented players, dedicated fans and far-reaching interest around the sport, women’s football continues to be limited by both attitudinal and financial discrimination.  In this day and age, it’s just not good enough.

“One of the key ways we’ll make a difference is by adopting the Olympic model that sees all athletes compete under one banner, in one country, during one timeframe.

“I want to unite every single one of the world’s football players and fans behind a global spectacular that takes the World Cup and, with it, women’s football to new heights.”

Ginola wants women’s football to be given the same level of credibility as the men’s game and hopes his policies can put an end to recent issues that have blighted the game.

More than 60 female players have filed a lawsuit against FIFA and the Canadian Soccer Association for gender discrimination following the decision to play the 2015 Women’s World Cup on artificial pitches.

Scottish International and Hibernian Captain, Joelle Murray, said: “Across the world great gains are being made in gender equality whether that’s at the ballot box, at work or in the home. Football is a sport played by both male and female players, however, although we play the same game, that’s only one of a few comparisons.

“Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, it’s on the crest of a wave. One area that could be hugely improved is the marketing of the sport.  If there was more women’s football on various media outlets and in the public eye we could raise the profile and awareness of the game by a great magnitude.

“It’s refreshing to have someone like David Ginola, someone who feels strongly about equality in football rallying to unite the men’s and women’s game."