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FIFA Sets Record $2.3M Prize for Inaugural Women's Champions Cup Winner

FIFA has announced a record-breaking prize fund for the inaugural Women's Champions Cup, with the champion set to receive $2.3 million. The total prize pool of nearly $4 million will be distributed among the six participating clubs based on their performance. The semifinals will be held at Brentford Stadium in London on January 28, with the final at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on February 1. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström stated this investment demonstrates a firm belief in the growth of women's club football worldwide.

Key Points: FIFA Announces Record Prize Money for Women's Champions Cup

  • Record $2.3M for champion
  • Total $4M prize pool distributed
  • Semifinals in London Jan 28
  • Final at Emirates Stadium Feb 1
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FIFA to award record prize money to Women's Champions Cup participants

FIFA awards a record $2.3M to the Women's Champions Cup winner, with a total $4M payout, signaling major investment in women's club football.

"A clear statement of the belief in women's club football - Mattias Grafström"

Geneva, Jan 24

A record-breaking prize money will be awarded to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup winner, the world football governing body announced on Saturday.

The final champion of the Women's Champions Cup will receive 2.3 million U.S. dollars while the runner-up will earn one million, FIFA said.

The champions from every confederation will compete for the intercontinental club title. The two semifinals are scheduled at Brentford Stadium (Gtech Community Stadium) in London, Britain, on January 28. The final will be played at Arsenal Stadium (Emirates Stadium) on February 1.

The losing semi-finalists will each get a cash award of USD 200,000, whereas Auckland United FC (NZ) and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC (China) who were eliminated in earlier rounds, will each receive a cash award of USD 100,000.

Gotham FC of the United States, the CONCACAF champion, will face SC Corinthians of Brazil, the CONMEBOL champion, in the first semifinal, while European champion Arsenal of England will take on CAF champion ASFAR of Morocco in the other.

In addition to the prize money awarded to the finalists, the other two losing teams will also receive 200,000 U.S. dollars each. The two teams eliminated in Round 1 and Round 2 - OFC representative Auckland United of New Zealand and AFC representative Wuhan Jiangda of China - will receive 100,000 dollars each.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said the prize structure shows the organization's belief in the fast growth of women's club soccer. It also shows their commitment to making long-term investments that improve competitions around the world.

"A total payout of close to USD 4 million distributed among the six participants based on their performance is a clear statement of the belief in women's club football and the players, teams and competitions driving its continued rise," said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom.

- IANS

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Rohit P
$2.3 million is a record, but still a fraction of what the men's Champions League winner gets. The gap is huge. Still, progress is progress. Hope to see an Indian club in this tournament one day. Gokulam Kerala Women's FC from the IWL should aim for the AFC spot!
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Aditya G
Good initiative by FIFA. The fact that even the teams eliminated early get $100,000 is important. That money can be a lifeline for clubs from smaller nations. Just look at the potential for a club from Morocco (ASFAR) to compete with Arsenal. Football is truly global.
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Sarah B
As a football fan living in Mumbai, this is exciting! The matches are in London, wish they were more geographically spread to grow the fanbase. But having a proper Club World Cup for women is long overdue. Let's go Arsenal! (But also, well done to all the confederation champs).
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the prize money is a "statement" as the Secretary General says, the real test is sustainability. Will this tournament be held regularly? Will the money trickle down to develop grassroots women's football in continents like Asia and Africa? That's the key. Hope this isn't just a one-off PR move.
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Meera T
Brilliant! More money means better facilities, training, and professional contracts for female athletes. This is how you build a sport. My daughter plays football at school and looks up to players like Bala Devi. News like this gives her more dreams to chase. 💪

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