Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal
Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.
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Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup
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FIFA to postpone first Women's Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce Women's Champions Cup beginning in 2026
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Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup
Champions Cup to involve six clubs from across the world Club World Cup was due in 2026 but will start in 2028 A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring ...The Guardian - 8h -
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