In Europe, the domestic football leagues have drawn to a close. Now, only the continental champions are left to be crowned. As fans all around the globe gear up for the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24 final, here are the key details that fans in Hong Kong need to know about this match:
- Date: 29 May
- Venue: Athens, Greece
Regardless of being a third-tier competition, the UEFA Europa Conference League features some of the storied sides in the club football landscape every season. And with such historic clubs come a host of star footballers and managers.
This year, Olympiacos go head-to-head against ACF Fiorentina in the summit clash of this European tournament. Both sides have a chance to clinch their maiden Europa Conference League title. The victors will become the second European champions of the season (Atalanta BC won the UEFA Europa League title last week).
But it’s not just the glory of being European champions that the sides play for. As it happens, the Europa Conference League comes with substantial payouts.
So join us as we take you through the prize money on offer for the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24 winners, the schedule and venue for the final, and details for live-streaming the match.
But first, let’s take a look at…
A brief history of the UEFA Europa Conference League
A relatively new competition, the UEFA Conference League was founded in 2021 as the third-tier European club football tournament. The aim was to give an opportunity to more clubs to taste continental success.
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In its inaugural edition (2021-22), AS Roma, playing under Jose Mourinho, won the title by getting the better of Feyenoord Rotterdam in the final. The following season, David Moyes’ West Ham United defeated ACF Fiorentina to secure the silverware.
It is important to note that the winners of the UEFA Europa Conference League qualify for the UEFA Europa League in the following season. Now, back to our main concern.
How much prize money is on offer at the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24?
According to a report by UEFA, the champions of the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24 will take home a prize money of USD 5.4 million (HKD 42.1 million). The runners-up, on the other hand, will be rewarded with USD 3.3 million (nearly HKD 25.7 million).
The two semi-finalists — Club Brugge and Aston Villa — will each receive USD 2.2 million (HKD 17.1 million). Meanwhile, the quarter-finalists — Viktoria Plzen, LOSC Lille, PAOK and Fenerbahce — will be given USD 1.1 million (HKD 8.5 million) each.
For the unversed, the payout structure of the UEFA Europa Conference League this year is similar to the one introduced in 2021-22. A revised purse will come into effect from 2024-25, and the tournament will be rebranded to the UEFA Conference League.
A look at the schedule and venue for the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24
The highly-anticipated UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24 final between Olympiacos and ACF Fiorentina will be held on Wednesday, 29 May (3:00 AM HKT on Thursday, 30 May).
This summit clash will be played at the AEK Arena (also known as the Agia Sophia Arena) in Athens, Greece. The stadium offers a capacity of 32,500 spectators.
Where to watch the final in Hong Kong
Fans in Hong Kong can live stream the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster for this Asian region.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– How much is the UEFA Europa Conference League prize money?
The winners of the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24 will receive a prize money of USD 5.4 million (HKD 42.1 million).
– What happens if you win the UEFA Europa Conference League?
The winners of the UEFA Europa Conference League will automatically qualify for the following season’s UEFA Europa League.
