Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has downplayed the importance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Top teams from across Europe typically tend to set a base goal of finishing in a Champions League place. Trophies are clearly the most important part of the sport, but the tournament is where major clubs want to be.
Featuring in the premier continental competition allows teams to face the best opponents in all of Europe. Qualifying for the Champions League, however, also gives clubs a fairly significantly financial boost as well. In fact, every team that took part of the group stage of the tournament reportedly raked in around $16 million.
Teams can then add to this base fee with wins, draws, and ultimately progressing through the different stages. Manchester City supposedly earned over $86 million in total prize money for their triumphant 2022/23 season. It was the English side’s first ever Champions League title.
Postecoglou says UCL qualification does not guarantee success
Postecoglou was directly asked by a reporter on Friday about the financial aspects about qualifying for the Champions League. The combative manager initially pointed to Newcastle‘s drop in form throughout the current campaign compared to last season.
The Magpies finished fourth in the Premier League table following the 2022/23 campaign. However, they now entered the weekend sitting seventh in the standings and were dropped out of the European competition at the group stage.
The Spurs boss then asserted that his job is not dependent on how much money the club earns. “We are not banks, we are football clubs,” proclaimed Postecoglou. “We are not financial institutions. I do not get measured by the balance sheet at the end of the year.”
“What I’m saying is, Champions League, great. Money, great. Does that mean we’re going to finish third next year? No, in fact it is probably going to be more challenging.”
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-04-06 16:19:52
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