"As this is the inaugural edition of the competition, Fifa undertook a comprehensive assessment to identify the most suitable location to launch this new event. London was selected as the optimal choice based on a range of strategic considerations. In line with Fifa's commitment to growing the women's game globally, key factors such as visibility, player experience, climate, accessibility for global fans and teams, media infrastructure, and commercial potential were thoroughly evaluated."
"The Guardian understands that while there is widespread support for a global club competition in women's football and the announcement of the record-breaking 1.7m / $2.4m prize pot for the tournament is very welcome, clubs have been frustrated by the timing and other details of the inaugural edition, with some feeling that not enough is being done by Fifa to address the significant advantage afforded to Arsenal."
Arsenal are viewed as holding substantial financial and logistical advantages because the competition is played in London and the final is at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. Competing clubs Gotham FC, AS Far and Corinthians have expressed frustration over the timing and organisational details of the inaugural edition. FIFA selected London citing visibility, player experience, climate, accessibility, media infrastructure and commercial potential to grow the women's game and amplify the competition's profile. The tournament's record prize pot of 1.7m / $2.4m is welcomed, but comparisons with the men's Club World Cup underline uneven distributions of home advantage.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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