FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Friday that the Women’s World Cup has “broken even” after generating more than $570 million in revenue but again dismissed suggestions for equal prize money with the men’s World Cup.
“And our opinion was, ‘Well, if we have to subsidize, we will subsidize’, because we have to do that. But actually, this World Cup generated over $570 million in revenues, and so we broke even.”
Infantino said FIFA didn’t lose money “and we generated the second-highest income of any sport, besides of course the men’s World Cup, at a global stage.” “More than half a billion. There are not many competitions, even in men’s football, who generate more than half a billion.” Infantino urged broadcasters and sponsors to “pay a fair price” for women’s soccer — “to women’s football in general in all the countries, in all the leagues, in all the competitions.”The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Women’s World Cup: England defeats Australia to advance to World Cup final against SpainEngland and Spain will each be playing in the Women’s World Cup final for the first time when they meet at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday.
Read more »
Women’s World Cup: Spain advances to first-ever World Cup final with win over SwedenOlga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute capped a flurry of late goals to send Spain through to the final of the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
Read more »
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup - Scores, Schedule, Live Stream Soccer GamesView the latest FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 news, analysis, schedule, groups, odds, predictions, where to watch and more at FOX Sports.
Read more »