Manchester City Set for Financial Fair Play Boost with $1 Billion FIFA-DAZN Deal
Manchester City are poised for a significant Financial Fair Play (FFP) advantage following a groundbreaking $1 billion broadcasting deal between FIFA and DAZN to stream the Club World Cup. Reports indicate City could earn between £50m and £60m, alongside Chelsea, as part of this lucrative agreement.
The reigning Premier League champions will gain a financial edge over rivals like Arsenal and Liverpool, who are not part of the tournament. While Liverpool earned just £4m when they won the event in 2019, City and Chelsea are set to pocket substantially more this time.
City secured their spot by winning the Club World Cup last year, beating Fluminense, while Chelsea qualified as the last English team (before City) to win the Champions League. The additional funds come at a crucial time, as many Premier League clubs are struggling with FFP regulations, leading to increased ticket prices and star player sales.
The deal also opens doors for further revenue, with potential sponsorships and a boost in global viewership as the tournament will be free-to-air in the U.S. The earnings for City and Chelsea could dwarf those of other clubs, who will reportedly earn only 10% of what these teams are set to receive from summer pre-season fixtures in the U.S.
With Kyle Walker lifting the trophy for City in 2023, the club’s financial windfall this year could further widen the gap between themselves and their domestic competition. European clubs are also set to receive a larger share of the revenue, enticing them to field star players despite concerns over congested schedules.
