Chelsea Football Club will donate part of their FIFA Club World Cup bonus winnings to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, after the tragic deaths of the two brothers earlier this summer.
Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues stunned the football world in July by winning the revamped, US-hosted tournament, defeating Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final.
The victory earned Chelsea approximately £84.4 million, making the competition one of the most financially rewarding in club football — despite its past reputation as a glorified mid-season friendly.
From the prize money, Chelsea allocated £11.4 million to be shared equally among the players who participated in the tournament. The squad and the club jointly agreed to match that amount as a donation to the families of Jota and Silva, in a gesture of solidarity and support.
Each player’s share is valued at over \$500,000 before deductions for currency exchange, taxes, employer costs, and social security contributions.
