As per reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Serie A clubs gearing up for the upcoming Club World Cup and the revamped Champions League are poised to receive substantial financial rewards, with significant increases in prize money compared to previous editions.
The new Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA during the summer of 2025, promises lucrative returns for participating teams. Each Serie A club entering the competition is guaranteed a minimum of €50 million, representing a significant financial boon for the Italian clubs involved. Inter Milan had already secured their place in the tournament, while Juventus clinched the remaining spot, ensuring a strong Italian presence on the global stage.
In addition to the Club World Cup, the revamped Champions League format introduces significant financial incentives for participating clubs. With 36 clubs set to compete across Europe, the minimum prize money for teams involved is an impressive €60 million, underscoring the financial magnitude of the competition.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the total prize pool for the new Club World Cup amounts to €2.5 billion, with the winning club set to receive a substantial €100 million. Details regarding the prize for qualification to the knockout phase are yet to be finalized. However, Serie A clubs are assured of a minimum payout of €50 million for their participation in the initial three group-stage matches, highlighting the financial rewards on offer.
Meanwhile, the revamped Champions League boasts a total prize fund of €2.7 billion, with teams competing in the opening phase set to receive €60 million each. This represents a 30% increase compared to the previous iteration of the Champions League, further solidifying the tournament’s status as one of the most lucrative competitions in world football.
