The team led by Filipe Luís faces Pyramids, from Egypt
Summary
Flamengo face Pyramids in the Club World Cup seeking a place in the final against PSG, with the chance to collect up to US$8 million (Reais43.2 million) in prize money.
Flamengo still have a lot to look forward to this season, even after the Supercopa, Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. This Saturday 13, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, the team led by Filipe Luís faces Pyramids, from Egypt, for a place in the final of the Club World Cup.
In addition to a place in the decider against Paris Saint-Germain, this afternoon’s standings bring in a million dollars for Flamengo’s coffers. Indeed, FIFA pays a bonus of 4 million dollars (21.6 million reais) for simple participation in the final.
The value is slightly lower than the US$5 million (27 million reais) paid to the competition champion. The World Cup also offers prizes for participation in the stages leading up to the decision.
So far, Flamengo has already guaranteed 1 million US dollars (5.4 million reais) for its participation in the Derby das Américas and 2 million US dollars (10.8 million reais) for Saturday’s semi-finals. In other words, in the event of a title, Gávea’s team will end its participation on Qatari soil with a total of 8 million dollars (43.2 million reais) collected in prizes.
Understanding World Cup Rewards:
- Participation in the Derby of the Americas: 1 million US dollars (5.4 million R$)
- Participation in the Challenger Cup: 2 million US dollars (10.8 million R$)
- World Cup runner-up: US$4 million (21.6 million reais)
- World champion: 5 million US dollars (27 million reais)