FIFA sharply increases contract release fees for World Cup players
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his UEFA counterpart Aleksander Ceferin
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has announced a significant increase in payments to clubs for player release for each of the next two Men's World Cups to £298.74 million ($355 million). ). For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, clubs received a total of £170.58 million ($209 million).
The move is at the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA and the Association of European Clubs, which will run until 2030. Meanwhile, the upcoming Men's World Cup, led by the United States, Hosts Canada and Mexico, which will take place in June and July 2026.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his UEFA counterpart Aleksander Ceferin were present at the ECA general assembly in Budapest to make the announcement. The latest announcement ends months of wrangling between the two bodies, which initially disagreed with Infantino's wish to hold the World Cup every two years, an idea that has met with huge opposition.
The 32-team Open Club World Championship, including 12 European teams, has been agreed on its location, with UEFA and ECA backing ensuring that the tournament will be on the calendar. international competition from 2025 despite opposition from leagues and instability of player associations.
Agreement has also been reached on the concept of the FIFA Women's World Cup, although the format of this tournament is yet to be determined. In addition, the ECA has supported FIFA's plan for a player welfare task force, which Fifpro considers necessary.
Unifying the new international schedule
The newly agreed international schedule will also include the annual match between the Champions League winners and the winners of the intercontinental qualifiers. Reacting to the new agreements, Infantino said: "This is an important day for the future of football and its long-term stability. We are pleased to renew and strengthen our partnership agreement with the ECA. , an important player representing clubs across Europe .
"The approval of the new international schedule by the ECA provides the necessary balance between club and national team football. We have exciting plans ahead, including the FIFA World Cup. FIFA 2025 and the new FIFA Women's Club World Cup Close cooperation with clubs in Europe and the rest of the world will be essential for the success of new clubs. success of these events.
Gianni Infantino
The exact format of the Club World Cup is yet to be determined, but with all four winners before the tournament until 2024, Chelsea are already guaranteed participation after winning the 2021 Champions League.
In addition, ECA President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who is also President of Paris St-Germain, spoke about the close relationship between his organization and European governing body UEFA in his opening remarks. This includes another rebuke to Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??who are awaiting a ruling from the European Court of Justice on UEFA's monopoly position, which they say has hindered their performance. fear for their cherished idea of ??the European Super League.
“In the next era of ECA, I am determined that we will be recognized for the financial prosperity and distribution of the entire football pyramid, not just the elite,” said Al-Khelaifi.
"Looking back at the sad events of April 2021 - which should not be forgotten - ECA's relationship with UEFA has radically changed over the past two years. Today it is based on trust, respect, and respect. and mutual benefit.As a result, we are both very satisfied stronger. Thank you, Chairman Ceferin.
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