Manchester City came up short in their pursuit of Club World Cup glory, but the tournament has certainly provided them with a nice financial boost. The Citizens, who reached the last 16 of the competition, have left the United States having earned around £37.8million. That includes almost £1.5million per win and a participation fee, believed to be around £28million, which FIFA bases on “sporting and commercial criteria”. Prior to the tournament, Manchester City chief executive Ferran Sorriano told The Athletic a change to the newly-expanded competition was “very much needed”. The Club World Cup is set to return in 2029,…
Man City primed to cash in from £750m Qatar-funded deal, Ferran Sorriano has said it’s ‘very much needed’
