Base camp in Orlando
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FC Bayern will open its base camp in Orlando at the club World Cup. This was announced by CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and described that this was organizationally with three group games on the east coast. The German record champion is expected to fly to Florida on June 10, added Dreesen. Whether all players are already there or some who are involved in the national teams beforehand, which is still open. On June 15th, the Munich players will play their first group game against Auckland City.
Dreesen emphasized that the tournament is a sporty, despite the additional burden for the professionals for clubs. “The players are all hot. We not only want to participate, we want to win. We want to get as far as possible. It is not a lust trip, but a real challenge.” In addition to Auckland, Bayern also play against the Boca Juniors from Argentina and Portuguese record champions Benfica Lisbon.
FC Bayern is looking forward to $ 30 million
The club World Cup in the USA is already financially attractive for Bavaria. Dreesen revealed that the Munich will only take $ 30 million (around 27.8 million euros) as a top European club as a top European club. In the event of sporting successes, further premiums can be added. The winner waves more than $ 100 million.
Overall, the World Association FIFA releases one billion dollars for this club World Cup-there is also a solidarity amount of EUR 250 million for non-participating teams. “First of all, it is a sporty challenge for us. If the only reason to participate would be more financial, then we shouldn’t do that,” said Dreesen, but admitted: “For us as FC Bayern, participation is also economically attractive and of course it becomes more attractive, the further we come.”