The Socceroos’ FIFA Men’s World Cup success and the rising popularity of the Matildas generated a 48 per cent increase in revenue during the last financial year for the governing body, Football Australia.
Almost $20 million in prizemoney from the Socceroos’ performance, and a large increase in sponsorship and merchandise sales, delivered total revenue of $113.3 million for the financial year ending June 30, compared with $76.5 million the previous year.
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