England Lionesses's paltry win bonus for Euro 2025 compared to mens team but stars could rake in millions off the field
England's men's team were on course to
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The Lionesses are set to rake in £1.7 million in bonuses should they beat Spain to win the Women's Euros on Sunday
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England scraped through close calls in the quarter and semi-finals, thanks in no small part to the heroic interventions of teenager Michelle Agyemang
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But their female counterparts of due to receive just a fraction of that sum, sharing a bonus of just £1.7m.
According to reports from the
This is in stark contrast to the men's team, who had a shot at securing over £400,000 each, with another £4million going to manager Gareth Southgate.
However, the female players are expected to make up some of the difference through their own deals away from the team.
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Sponsorship expert Nigel Currie said: "The Lionesses could certainly cash in by retaining the Euros.
'It would be a unique achievement and the potential offers would far exceed those on the table currently.
"Many of the high-profile players can expect to earn million-pound endorsement contracts on the back of further success.'
The Lionesses are expected to pocket an estimated £3million between sponsorship deals and social media platforms.
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These deals span across various industries including fast-food, banking, cosmetics and automakers, as well massive income from social media and sponsored posts.
Hayley Knight, co-founder of PR company BE YELLOW, told
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England star Chloe Kelly speaks about her crucial Euros penalty against Italy
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Nike's recent sponsorship campaign featuring the Lionesses has taken over advertising boards across London
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Chloe Kelly is no stranger to sponsorships outside of sport, holding a £2million deal with Land Rover and having previously starred in a campaign for Calvin Klein
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"They're more human. They're more accessible. They're pushing for equal access in sport for schools and they're influencing policy.
"And the one wonderful thing about the Lionesses in particular and this particular team is that there's no scandal, they're very open and honest.
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"There's LGBT representation. It's very diverse."
England squeezed through the semi-final in dramatic fashion after Michelle Agyemang's
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The match will be a repeat of the 2023 Women's World Cup final, from which Spain emerged 1-0 victors.
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