Club World Cup: teams frustrated by FIFA’s failure to pay | OneFootball

Seven months after the Club World Cup, which ended with Chelsea's 3-0 victory over PSG, FIFA has yet to deliver the approximately 212 million euros promised to first division clubs (about 57,000 euros per club). There is no forecast for when these amounts will be allocated.

According to The Guardian, there are no signs that the entity managing world football will fail to pay this solidarity mechanism. Even so, clubs from smaller leagues are increasingly dissatisfied with the delay. The prizes for the participants have all been paid, totaling 926 million euros, but the approximately 57,000 promised are crucial for the majority of the clubs waiting, potentially representing a lifeline, writes the English newspaper.

One of the sensitive issues is the reduced likelihood that clubs from the six confederations will receive identical amounts. Additionally, some federations do not have a mechanism to distribute these funds. FIFA sources mention that regular discussions are ongoing with the confederations and clubs regarding the distribution of the money.

FIFA's late decision regarding the financing agreement for the tournament has hardly accelerated the process. It should be remembered that only in March of last year—three months before the start of the competition—were the prizes and the solidarity mechanism defined. The 926 million euros were agreed upon after DAZN, funded by Saudi Arabia, acquired the broadcasting rights and aired the games for free worldwide.

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