Expected Million-Scale Absence of European Championship Due to UEFA Director Keßler
Slaying It on the Field: UEFA's Big Bucks for the Women's Euro
Let's Dish:
UEFA's bankroll is bursting, but it's hard to keep up with the spending spree, especially with those hefty prize money outlays. And guess who's gonna take a hit for the upcoming Women's Euro in Switzerland? Yup, UEFA. They're bracing for a net loss of 20 to 25 million euros before the tournament even kicks off.
Dropping Some Knowledge in Nyon:
UEFA announced this grim reality in a recent press conference, with Women's Football Director, Nadine Keßler, spilling the beans. The loss is primarily because UEFA will be dishing out a record-breaking 41 million euros to the participating teams – a massive increase from the 16 million euros distributed in 2022 and a leap from the previously paltry 8 million euros in 2017 and 2.2 million euros in 2013.
"We're Going Big Because We Care":
According to Keßler, they're shelling out more cash because prize money matters a great deal, boosting public decency and accelerating growth in women's football. She expressed her optimism, saying, "We're marching forward, and there's nothing to complain about." We're splashing more cash, even if we're not profiting from the Euro, because it's just the bloody right thing to do.
Teams are Paid to Play:
Each team in the tournament will pocket a starting fee of 1.8 million euros. If a team triumphs in every group game and conquers the knockout stage, all the way to the final, they'll take home a whopping prize of 5.1 million euros!
Clubs and Players Score Too:
Clubs loaning players for the Euro will also reap benefits, with 9 million euros being twice as much as it was at the 2022 Euro. In Keßler's words, "We want everyone contributing to the Euro's glory – the players, the clubs, the national associations – to be compensated. This tournament is for everyone!"
Comparing the Bills: Men's vs. Women's:
Comparing the men's tournaments to the Women's Euro, it's clear that the latter is still in the red. For instance, UEFA doled out 331 million euros in prize money for the men's 2024 Euro, which pales in comparison to the Women's Euro's revenue. But then again, the women's game has seen a 100% boost in prize money from 2017 to 2022 and a 156% jump from 2022 to 2025.
Money Talks:
There's no denying that women's football is no longer a penny-pinching sport. By investing in the game, UEFA is demonstrating its commitment to promoting the women's game and acknowledging its growing importance.
Sources:1. UEFA detailed distribution: Link if ad blocker allows2. Prize Money Comparison: Link if ad blocker allows3. UEFA Women's Football Director's comments: Link if ad blocker allows4. UEFA's Financial Projections: Link if ad blocker allows
- In this year's Women's Euro, each team will receive a starting fee of 1.8 million euros, with the winners taking home an impressive 5.1 million euros.
- Despite the expected net loss of 20 to 25 million euros, UEFA is investing heavily in women's football, acknowledging its growing importance and boosting public interest in the sport.
