'We are pleased that we can share the success of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the clubs by providing them a share of the benefits of our flagship event,' FIFA President Sepp Blatter said in a statement.FIFA earned broadcasting and commercial revenues of around £2.2billion in its four-year financial cycle leading up to the tournament in South Africa.
The governing body’s profits are scheduled to be announced in March when its annual financial report is published. English clubs were best rewarded in the scheme, sharing a combined £3.8m.German clubs were next receiving £3.05m. World Cup winners Spain were fourth on the list as its clubs shared £2.4m.
Barcelona topped a global league table of clubs receiving compensation from FIFA for letting their players go to the 2010 World Cup.
Barcelona received £557,000 from a FIFA pool of £25.3million spread among 400 clubs in 55 countries, according to FIFA figures.
Bayern Munich received £501,000 and Chelsea was third with £491,000.
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