Europe’s top-flight clubs to get share of £185m from Club World Cup
The move is in advanced talks territory. Source confidence is high with single-source support.
Next watch — Watch for final agreement language, medical scheduling, or official club confirmation.
Europe dividing money 50-50 with rest of the worldConfirmation expected after Fifa meeting in OctoberEurope’s top-flight clubs will share half of the $250m (£185m) solidarity pot from the Club World Cup last year, ending a saga of which the duration had caused widespread frustration among those who did not participate in the tournament.The Guardian understands Fifa and European Football Clubs are close to an agreement that would bring a 50-50 split between sides in Europe and those in the rest of the world. The fund, set aside to ensure the…
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- •The current story state is marked high confidence rather than speculative rumor.
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- •Direct official confirmation is still outstanding.
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