Money and its relationship with the upcoming World Cup was a hot topic over the weekend once again. This time however, it was not about money that supporters will have to spend, but about prize money for the participating nations.
Here is what our Dan Sheldon had to say.
📝 FIFA is set to increase the prize money and participation fees for the 48 nations competing at this summer’s World Cup.
The world governing body and World Cup organiser has confirmed that it is in talks with national associations over improved funding, with the proposals expected to be rubber-stamped at the FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver on April 28.
In December, FIFA announced a record World Cup prize fund of $727million (£539m), with each of the 48 competing teams receiving a minimum of $10.5m and the winners pocketing $50m. Since then, discussions have continued with national associations with a view to reaching a resolution before the FIFA Congress on April 30.
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