Juventus`s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup concluded yesterday in the Round of 16. The Bianconeri were eliminated by Real Madrid, who secured a 1-0 victory. Despite the defeat and the arguably uneven match against the Spanish giants, Juve exited the tournament with their heads held high and, more importantly, can be very pleased with the financial outcome.
Following their elimination, Juventus secured a total of 27 million euros. This significant sum is a combination of the participation fee for entering the tournament, earnings from positive results achieved in the group stage, and the bonus for qualifying for the Round of 16.
Here is the detailed breakdown of the total amount received:
Participation Fee: 17.1 MILLION EUROS
Juve vs. Al Ain (5-0 win): 1.71 MILLION EUROS
Juve vs. Wydad Casablanca (4-1 win): 1.71 MILLION EUROS
Qualification for Round of 16: 6.42 MILLION EUROS
TOTAL: 26.94 MILLION EUROS
This represents a considerable financial boost for the Turin-based club. The substantial earnings likely underscore the appeal of the Club World Cup, despite it facing criticism from various parties. Critics often point out that the tournament adds extra matches to an already demanding and physically taxing season for players, who, in this case playing in America, also had to cope with extremely challenging weather conditions.