England will stage the most lucrative Women s European Championship yet after UEFA announced it was doubling prize money for the Euro 2022 tournament.
European football s governing body said next year s showpiece event would see the 16 teams benefit from a €16million pot, up from the €8million that was on offer at Euro 2017, the event s last edition.
UEFA said its executive committee approved the substantial increase at a meeting in Chisinau, Moldova.
The financial distribution will include increased guaranteed amounts and performance-based bonuses for the group stage, UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.
It added that European clubs whose players were involved in the tournament would also be financially compensated for the release of their stars…