New Delhi: European football association (UEFA) is lobbying for greater prize money from FIFA for their participation in the upcoming World Cup.
The 48-team tournament is expected to generate over $11 billion in revenue, as per The Athletic, with FIFA vowing to reinvest process into the global game.
But since FIFA’s member associations don’t know how much they will get several European association have asked the continent’s governing body to lobby for a greater share of the pie.
Some member associations have expressed concern that cost to participate in the tournament co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada could be more than what they earn, though none including UEFA and FIFA went on record on this matter.
The World Cup begins on June 11 with two matches in Mexico City with the final scheduled to be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA could discuss on payment at its Congress in Vancouver in May, with The Athletic reporting that each team will receive $1.5 million in “preparation costs” as well as an allowance for food, travel and lodging for around 50 people.
Foden no sure shot in England squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is not cemented his place in their World Cup squad.
Foden has suffered a dip in form and has starred in only four of his club’s 15 games and last scored in the English Premier League on December 14.
The 25-year-old was substituted in the second half of England’s 1-0 defeat to Japan at Wembley on Tuesday and has 49 senior caps.
“Well, it’s not a guarantee that he will come. Obviously he didn’t have a lot of minutes for City recently, then he came to camp with the brightest smile and was so good in training,” Tuchel said.
“And I thought he will just surprise us and will play with the same verve and excitement but, yeah, he struggles to have the full impact.”
“If we put offensive players on the pitch we demand offensive actions, creativity, dribbling, shots and assists and we clearly didn’t have enough,” said Tuchel.