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Seattle Sounders Players Protest FIFA Club World Cup, Call for Fair Share of Prize Money

Seattle Sounders FC players wear "Club World Cash Grab" shirts during warmups against Minnesota United. | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

"Club World Cash Grab" and "Fair Share Now" brandished on their warmup shirts, Seattle Sounders players protested the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup ahead of their MLS game against Minnesota United.

The statement came less than a day after LAFC defeated Club América in a playoff match to determine the final Club World Cup participant. Frequently dubbed "The Most Expensive Soccer Match in North American History" given the financial incentives, LAFC defeated the Liga MX side in extra time earning a minimum of $9.55 million. A special one-off match was held after FIFA disqualified Club León for infringing on the body's multi-ownership rules.

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