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Real Madrid is eyeing a massive payday in the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States. The tournament, modeled after the FIFA World Cup for national teams, will feature 32 elite clubs and offers unprecedented financial incentives, with Madrid standing to earn as much as €100 million if they win.
FIFA has structured the prize money based on a combination of results, club reputation, marketability, and broadcasting value. For simply participating, Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League winners, will receive €30 million. Progressing past the group stage will earn another €5 million, while reaching the semifinals would take the total to €60 million. Winning the final could add an additional €40 million, bringing the potential earnings to €100 million.
The "royal club", recognized for leading in FIFA coefficients, marketing power, and television rights value, has the highest earning potential of all participants.
These figures have caused a shift in Real Madrid’s stance toward the Club World Cup. According to AS, the tournament has now become a top priority for the club in 2025, even above defending their Champions League title. The financial rewards for winning the Club World Cup are comparable to repeating last season’s success in Europe, making it a tempting focus.
This change marks a dramatic reversal for Florentino Perez, Real Madrid’s president. Just months ago, Perez had criticized the tournament, calling it an unnecessary burden on players and even threatening to field youth or reserve squads to protect the first team’s rest period.
"The Club World Cup deprives players of essential rest periods. UEFA and FIFA are adding unnecessary games without considering the players’ well-being," Perez stated at a club assembly not long ago. However, the financial incentives now appear to outweigh these concerns, with Perez aligning the club’s priorities with the record-breaking payouts.
Winning the Club World Cup could cement Real Madrid’s dominance both on and off the pitch. With €100 million at stake, this tournament offers a lucrative opportunity that even the Champions League struggles to match. It’s clear that for Perez and Madrid, money talks louder than rest or tradition.
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