FIFA CWC Prize Money Overview – Who Earned The Most?

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Chelsea walked away with a whopping $114.6 million in prize money and participation fee after winning the extended FIFA Club World Cup. The Blues beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final after a superb first half showing with goals from Cole Palmer, who netted a brace, and Joao Pedro. Chelsea became the first side to win the extended Club World Cup, which had a record prize pool of $1 billion, split in $475 million for participation fees and $525 million in performance-based prize money. The Premier League side received $114.6 million (R2.05 billion), as per Swiss Ramble, followed by runners-up

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PSL Make 24/25 Awards Announcement

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The Premier Soccer League have announced that the nominees for the 2024/25 PSL awards will be announced on Tuesday, 15 July. The awards had been postponed due to Mamelodi Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, but will likely be announced before the new season, which is set to kick off on 1 August with the MTN8. On Tuesday, the the PSL will announce nominees for 18 different categories. “The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will announce the nominees for the #PSLAwards2025 on Tuesday, 15 July 2025,” a statement read. “The official unveiling of the nominees will take place on

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Sundowns Star Nominated For FIFA CWC Award

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Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s goal against Borussia Dortmund has been nominated on the shortlist for the Goal of the Tournament of the FIFA Club World Cup. Ribeiro finished a brilliant solo run from his own half against the Bundesliga side in Mamelodi Sundowns’ 4-3 defeat to the Bundesliga giants. It was one of the games of the tournament, with Costa handing Masandawana an early lead. However, Dortmund struck back and netted three goals before the break, plus a fourth early in the second half. Masandawana, though, didn’t give up and netted two more for a memorable match. Ribeiro’s goal now made

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Khanye Weighs In On Saleng Move

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has weighed in on the Monnapule Saleng saga, saying it pains him how powerless players are at times. Khanye’s comments come at the back of Orlando Pirates’ confirmation that the winger will be sent on a season long loan at his former side Orbit College, who recently gained promotion to the Betway Premiership. Saleng and Pirates were engaged in a long contractual dispute that cost the player game-time, having featured in just three league matches last season, where he scored two goals. Khanye believes that the club was unfair in exercising an option to

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Official: CT City Announce New Coach

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Cape Town City have announced the appointment of Jan Vreman as the club’s head coach for next season. Vreman, 59, joins the Citizens having been out of a managerial job since last taking charge of De Graafschap in January this year. The Winterswijk -born mentor possesses a UEFA Pro Licence but will have a huge task on his hands of looking to automatically lead City back to the Betway Premiership when the new campaign gets underway. Vreman was announced by the club on Monday morning. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now

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Club World Cup Individual Awards Winners Announced

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After Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, the Blues also walked away with two individual awards. The Blues played a fantastic first half against the UEFA Champions League winners, who were the seen as clear favourites by many after dismantling Real Madrid 4-0 a few days ago. Cole Palmer with a brace and new signing Joao Pedro handed Chelsea a 3-0 first-half advantage and PSG were never able to come back into the game. After his brace in the final, while assisting the third as well, Palmer won the Player of the Tournament. Meanwhile, his

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Official: Mokwena Lands New Club

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has been unveiled as new head coach of Algerian Ligue 1 champions Mouloudia Club d’Alger. Mokwena returns to coaching with the Algerian giants who won the league and Super Cup this past season and succeeds Tunisian Khaled Ben Yahia who parted ways with the club upon the expiry of his short-term contract, as first reported by iDiski Times. The 38-year-old spent last season at Wydad after his exit at Sundowns, but parted ways with the club after the end of the Botola Pro season after they missed out of the

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Ouaddou Hails Pirates Star In Pafos Draw

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given props to tough tackling defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi following his solid performance in their second preseason game. Mbokazi, 19, started alongside Nkosinathi Sibisi, Dean van Rooyen and Deon Hotto in a back four as they played to a 1-1 draw against Pafos FC with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring the equalizer. In his post-match interview with SuperSport TV analysts Thomas Mlambo and Phumudzo Manenzhe, Ouaddou was impressed by the ‘TLB’ and sees him as an important part of his squad next season. “Mbokazi is one of the big men of the team,” Ouaddou said. “He’s

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Nkota Sends Farewell Message

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Mohau Nkota has sent a heartfelt message to Orlando Pirates and the coaches who played a role in his development as he embarks on the next chapter in his career in Saudi Arabia. Nkota’s sale to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq was announced by Pirates on Sunday, with the deal subject to a medical. Nkota has reportedly signed a three year deal with the Middle Eastern club. “As I close this chapter of my life, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. To Coach Mandla Qhogi and Mxolisi Mngomezulu, thank you for giving me the opportunity

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