The Dirty Tackle revealed that Team Germany received more than fame and prestige in being this year's World Cup champs and the best football team in the world. Apart from the 18-carat golden trophy, the Germans are set to earn approximately 1% of the 2014 World Cup tournament.
Germany is to receive a cool $35 million for defeating Argentina in extra time on Sunday, which is touted to be the biggest prize in World Cup history. Germany's cash prize easily toppled the prize received by the previous world cup champs, Spain, back in 2010.
On the other hand, Argentina will not come home empty-handed. The South American team is to receive $25 million as the tournament runner-up, which is a million-dollar increase from the $24 million prize back in 2010. The Netherlands get $20 million for finishing third place in the tournament, while Brazil earns $18 million.
As for the United States, the Americans get to take home $9 million for being able to make it to the Round of 16 stage from the "Group of Death."
Dirty Tackle said the prize money received from the World Cup will go to the team's soccer federations and will be in their discretion as to how the money would be distributed.
Apart from the prize money, each nation was given $1.5 million each ahead of the tournament for their team's training, travel and expenses in preparation for the World Cup. Moreover, FIFA reportedly doled out $70 million in total to various football clubs that employ the 736 players who participated in the tournament, which is at $2,800 per player daily.
Although the amounts appeared staggering, Dirty Tackle said this is cheap change compared to how much FIFA makes from broadcasting revenue, licensing, sponsorships and hospitality.
In another note, it is curious as to how Brazil would distribute the money considering the amount it has spent in preparing all 12 venues to host all tournament matches, which is pegged at $14 billion.
