With the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar, many are wondering how much the footballing body will make from this year's tournament.
Qatar received hosting responsibilities for the competition amid concerns over the country's human rights record regarding LGBT, migrant, and Women's rights.
Recently, FIFA president, Gianni Infantino defended the host nation, saying: "I think for what we Europeans have been doing the last 3,000 years we should be apologising for the next 3,000 years before starting to give moral lessons to people.”
bizarrely adding: "Today I feel Qatari. Today I feel Arabic. Today I feel African. Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled. Today I feel (like) a migrant worker."
He finished by saying: "What do you do then? You try to engage, make friends. Don’t start accusing, fighting, insulting, you start engaging. And this is what we should be doing.”
The World Cup kicked off yesterday (Sunday, November 20) when Qatar and Ecuador went head-to-head to secure the Cup's first win.
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How much will FIFA earn from the World Cup in Qatar?
It has been reported that FIFA, the body overseeing the World Cup, will generate revenues of up to $7.5bn.
The Guardian said that revenues are up $1bn dollars compared to the 2018 tournament in Russia and run over a period of four years.
When Russia hosted the international event, FIFA was reported to have made $6.4bn.
Where is the FIFA World Cup money coming from?
It is understood that much of this has come from television deals agreed upon a decade ago while much of the recent boost is from an increase in sponsorships and a reduction in costs associated with the games.
Lucrative sponsorships from Qatari companies like the state-owned oil and gas company QatarEnergy, state-owned Qatar Airways, and the telecommunications company, Ooredoo among many others contributed to the rise in revenue.
How many teams qualified for the Qatar World Cup?
Thirty-two national teams qualified for this year's tournament, including Wales, England, Belgium, Brazil, and France.
How long is the World Cup running for?
The World Cup started on Sunday, November 20, and will run until Sunday, December 18.
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