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The Independent
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
How much do England women's players get paid? Lionesses' Euro 2025 prize money explained
England are once again through to the latter stages of a major international tournament but there remains a significant pay gap when it comes to what the Lionesses players are likely to earn financially this summer. England have reached a sixth consecutive major tournament semi-final - the best run of results in the team's history - and will bid to make it through to a third final in a row when they play Italy in Geneva. England won the Euros three years ago when they defeated Germany at Wembley and the Lionesses followed their first major honour by reaching the final of the Women's World Cup the next year. Before the start of Euro 2025, Uefa confirmed record prize money of €41m (£34m) for the 16-team tournament. It represents an increase of 156 per cent on the prize money offered at Euro 2022, when it stood at just €16m. England's federation received just over E2m when the Lionesses lifted Euro 2022 but the Euro 2025 champions can take home up to €5.1m, when performance bonuses are added on top of a base participation fee of €1.8m awarded to all teams at the tournament. The total prize money on offer at the men's Euro 2024 was €331m, with the champions Spain winning a maximum of €28.25m. The participation prize money for all 24 teams at the men's Euros was €9.25m. Player bonuses Before Euro 2025, Uefa's executive committee confirmed that participating teams would be required to distribute between 30 to 40 per cent of their prize money received at the tournament to the players for the first time, in a move that mirrored the agreement announced by Fifa ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Lionesses also reached an agreement with the Football Association (FA) over performance-related bonuses before the Euros, avoiding a repeat of the row that broke out in the lead up to England reaching the World Cup final two years ago. The Guardian reported that England's players would receive a collective bonus of £1.75m if they win Euro 2025. The agreement with the FA ensures that England players can receive a performance-related bonus from their national association, on top of their guaranteed cut of the prize money distributed by Uefa. Are England's players paid per match? England's players receive what is essentially a nominal fee of around £2,000 per match and there has been equal pay between the men's and women's national teams since 2020. Most donate this to charity but they are not required to. Top England internationals playing in the Women's Super League can receive annual salaries that are in the low six figures, while top England internationals in the Premier League are able to double that in one week. It was also also reported that the England men's team who reached the Euro 2024 final last summer would have shared a bonus pot of £14m had they beaten Spain in the Berlin final Of course, many Lionesses players can boost their incomes through sponsorships and paid partnerships. However, the reliance on social media to generate additional income may put some players in a difficult position at a time when members of the squad are advocating for a social media boycott following the racist abuse suffered by Jess Carter at the tournament.
Associated Press
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Breaking Barriers: Puerto Rican Chess Enthusiast Alex Martinez Makes History at Serbian Chess Open
Amazon Strategy Expert and World Traveler Becomes First Puerto Rican to Compete in Three Major International Chess Tournaments SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, July 20, 2025 / / -- Alex Martinez, a trailblazing solo traveler and chess enthusiast, has once again made history by becoming the first-ever participant from the Puerto Rico Chess Federation to compete in the prestigious Serbian Chess Open. This marks his third major international chess tournament, following groundbreaking appearances at the Pattaya Open in Thailand and the Vietnam Open. Martinez, who has been living abroad for over five years and has called more than 16 countries home, balances his passion for chess with his role as the Head of Amazon Strategy at eCompete Solutions. Despite having no professional chess training, he has proven that dedication and love for the game can lead to extraordinary achievements. Competing in the amateur section of the Serbian Chess Open, Martinez delivered an impressive performance, securing 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the universal appeal of chess, a game he plays as a hobby while traveling the globe. 'Chess has always been a way for me to connect with people and cultures, no matter where I am in the world,' said Martinez. 'Representing Puerto Rico on this stage is an honor, and I hope my journey inspires others to pursue their passions, no matter the odds.' Martinez's participation in these tournaments is a significant milestone for the Puerto Rico Chess Federation, highlighting the growing global presence of Puerto Rican talent in the chess community. His story is not just about breaking records but also about breaking boundaries—geographical, cultural, and personal. As Martinez continues his journey, he remains a shining example of how passion and determination can lead to extraordinary accomplishments, even in the face of challenges. His story is a reminder that the game of chess, much like life, is about making bold moves and embracing the journey. Elizabeth Ojeda eCompete Solutions LTD [email protected] Visit us on social media: Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jersey futsal team at first international tournament
Jersey's under-17 futsal team is taking on players from around the world at its first international players have flown to Madeira for the International Tournament Funchal Futsal Cup which runs until 9 16, said: "It'll be good to see how we compare to the other teams and what the level will be like in Europe and England."Futsal was only introduced to Jersey five years ago but the team's head coach Martin Cassidy said there was now massive demand from players wanting to play the sport. The Jersey team's rivals include the Kairat Almaty FC under-17s team from Kazakhstan who were runners-up in this year's Futsal Champions League and have won the Funchal competition twice 16, started playing futsal in 2020 "to help with the technical side of football" and to "just have some fun".Jack, 16, a futsal goalkeeper who only started playing eight months ago, said: "I got asked by a mate because we needed a goalkeeper and... I was really intrigued by it and I really wanted to do it." 'Really shocked' Sonny said he first introduced futsal to the island to help his son's under-12 side at local football club St Paul's."We were really shocked at how within six months the technical development, especially the early development football players, picked it up a lot quicker," he said Jersey was yet to establish any local teams or even have a permanent venue, meaning the team was pretty close to capacity in terms of members. "I can't progress it any further without support on a venue," he said."There's a lot of venues in Jersey, but there's also a lot of sports competing to get them." Sonny said the team was under no illusion the tournament was going to be a challenge."We are going to learn a lot," he said."Every player is going to certainly come back a better player for it and this is the sort of pilot for us taking teams off island."
