Chelsea began their participation at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles, reports www.totorinews.com.
Chelsea reigned supreme in their opening game with a goal from Pedro Neto and sublime strike from by Enzo Fernadez in each half, which secured the three points and also earned the West London side a large amount of money.
The efforts of the Blues put the team on top of Group D at the moment, as football fans await the outcome of Flamengo and Esperance game later today, but financially, £1.5millions pounds is cooling in the bank for Chelsea.
The FIFA Club World Cup is a money – spinning tournament for participating clubs. PSG, that defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0 and Bayern Munich that walloped hapless Auckland have also smiled to the bank with £1.5 each.
Africa’s Al- Ahly and Inter Miama will fall back with £800,000.00 after playing goalless draw in the opening game of the tournament.
It is very interesting to note that group stage win at the FIFA Club World Cup is worth £1.5m to each side, and even a smooth cheque of £800,000 is handed out in the event of a draw.
Should Chelsea go all the way in the United States and win the trophy, they would receive £30m – which is 15 times the £2million given to the winners of England FA Cup.
If Chelsea reaches the final, the team will earn more £21.1m PSG received for winning the UEFA Champions League.
Money spinning FIFA Club World Cup tournament
Meanwhile, Esperance of Tunis and Flamengo of Brazil will file out in the next few hours in the other game in Group D.
