Introduction
This report covers the financial year 2022/23, corresponding to the ECA financial period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. All amounts displayed are in EUR (€) and are reported under Swiss GAAP. The figures presented have been audited by Ernst & Young (EY).
participate at the World Cup final tournament, and an insurance programme that safeguards clubs against player injuries during national team duty. Empowering Clubs Through the Club Benefits Programme Central to this MoU, the FIFA Club Benefits Programme is a cornerstone initiative that recognises and rewards the indispensable contribution of football clubs to the national team game. For the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, a total of USD 209 million was disbursed to 440 clubs across all six confederations. The upcoming FIFA World Cup editions 2026 and 2030, will witness a substantial increase in the amounts allocated to clubs, reaching an impressive USD 355 million in total. Continued Collaboration with UEFA Our steadfast collaboration with UEFA remains an ongoing priority, most notably exemplified by the continued interim operations of the new Joint Venture. This collaborative new endeavour is dedicated to all commercial matters for the UEFA Club Competitions, thereby putting the clubs together with UEFA at the heart of growing the value of the UEFA Club Competitions.
The 2022/23 financial year bore witness to a series of key achievements that underscored our unwavering commitment to shaping the future of European club football. Through strategic collaborations and transformative initiatives, ECA solidified its role as a driving force for European clubs within the global football community. Renewed MoU with FIFA A significant achievement during this period was the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FIFA and ECA at the 29th ECA General Assembly in Budapest, Hungary. This enduring, long- term agreement serves to reinforce the important relationship between FIFA, the worldwide governing body of football, and ECA, the sole representative of European clubs at international level. The extended term until 31 December 2030 signifies a new era of collaboration, promising long-term stability for both the national team and club game. This MoU expands on the existing collaboration, encompassing pivotal facets of the men’s and women’s club game, including the Club Benefits Programme whereby clubs receive a share of the revenue for the release of players to
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Financial Report 2022/23
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