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What is happening at the new FIFA Club World Cup?

FIFA announced plans to expand the Club World Cup to 32 teams, and offer a prize pool that is bigger than the payouts for the men’s or women’s World Cup. The tournament, set to kick off in June 2025, will see footballing giants from across the globe battle it out over seven matches in the United States – with the ultimate champions set to take home a fortune.

How FIFA is played in fine detail The funding Keep this lavish renovation under wrapsBut the To finance the event, the governing body has signed lucrative sponsorships and broadcasting agreements.

DAZN, a London-based streaming company, has acquired the global broadcasting right for an estimated $1 billion.

TNT Sports in the U.S. will broadcast 24 of 63 matches. American audiences are expected to be captivated by clubs such as Messi’s Inter Miami.

Among others, sponsorship deals were struck with Coca-Cola. Bank of America. Hisense.

The FIFA money game

Money is not distributed equally. Around €529 million ($575 million) will be paid in participation fees, while around €429 million ($465 million) will be performance-based – meaning the further a team progresses, the more they rake in.

All clubs won’t receive the same base payment. Manchester City and Chelsea, for example, could reportedly pocket up to €83.1 million each ($90 million), further fuelling concerns that the sport’s richest clubs are pulling away financially.

You can also read about it here Try to make an effort to keep things fair, FIFA has set aside at least €138 million ($150 million) in “solidarity payments” for clubs not competing in the tournament. That figure could rise to about €231 million ($250 million), with FIFA pledging to reinvest every Singles The tournament dollar will go to global club football.

The FIFA has claimed that it will not make a profit, but critics say the huge sums are proof otherwise. being The financial disparity in football is exacerbated by the money given to Europe’s elite teams.

Did you Know?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be hosted across 12 venues in 11 U.S. cities, culminating in a grand final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium – the same venue set to host the 2026 World Cup final.

Clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City are all expected to participate in the 2025 Club World Cup. This could usher in a new age of football. It remains to be determined whether it will create a level playing ground or just enrich the pockets of football’s elite.

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