This is why Sunderland AFC have netted a welcome five-figure windfall from FIFA

Sunderland AFC have received a five-figure windfall from FIFA – after producing a host of players for last summer’s Women’s World Cup.
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The likes of Beth Mead, Steph Houghton, Jill Scott and Lucy Bronze all played their part in England’s run to the semi-finals having come through the ranks with the Lady Black Cats.

And FIFA’s solidarity payment scheme has seen Sunderland rewarded for aiding the development of the international footballers.

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Clubs are given fees for releasing players for the tournament, while those who helped developed the players called-up for the tournament between the ages of 12 and 22 – such as the Wearsiders – are also rewarded.

Sunderland have netted a five-figure windfall from FIFASunderland have netted a five-figure windfall from FIFA
Sunderland have netted a five-figure windfall from FIFA

A fee of $53,170 is heading to the Stadium of Light, which roughly equates to £42,100.

Only four English clubs have pocketed bigger sums that Sunderland – Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton.

"Building on the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup last year, the solidarity funding distributed as a result of the tournament will provide much-needed additional financial support for many women’s football clubs around the world," said FIFA's Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman.

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"With USD 1 billion already committed to women’s football over the next four-year cycle in the lead-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, the solidarity funds distributed will play an important role in providing more opportunities for women and girls to play football, as well as rewarding and giving back to 822 training and grassroots clubs for the vital role they played in developing the stars of last summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.”