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The Matildas will be playing for their share of more than $165m in prize money at this year’s FIFA Women‘s World Cup after a massive 300 per cent increase was confirmed. With club benefits and “preparation money” also given a boost, the total rewards for this year’s 32-team tournament in Australia and New Zealand will surpass $226m. FIFA has also backflipped on plans for Visit Saudi – the tourism arm of the Saudi Arabian government – to become a major sponsor of the tournament after a public backlash. After being re-elected as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino said prize money must...
