FIFA have confirmed that prize money awarded at the 2014 World Cup has been increased by 37 per cent, with the winners set to receive €25.5m. The Governing body of world football is looking certain that ongoing recession in Europe will have minimal impact on revenue generation of World’s most eagerly awaited tournament. The game and international tournament’s governing body have this week released the figures that all 32 countries participating nations are due to receive as incentive for progress in next summer’s World Cup in Brazil. A total amount of $420m, €307.5m will be paid out to competing nations at the World Cup finals, with the eventual winners set to receive $35m, around €25.5m, making an increase of $5m, €3.6m on the amount Spain collected for winning at South Africa 2010. The runners-up nation in Brazil will be paid $25m, around €18m, while third place finisher will earn $22m, €16m and fourth will be paid $20m, €14.6m. Nations exiting […] Read more »