Club World Cup and how Lionel Messi will make Fluminense money

Fluminense poses with teammates after winning the 2023 Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 4, 2023.

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Fluminense recently won the Copa Libertadores. After 120 minutes of fierce competition, the Brazilian team defeated Argentina’s Boca Juniors 2-1. In overtime, both teams were sent off with red cards.

The winner received a trophy and a check for $21 million after triumphing in the biggest competition in South American football history. Of course, a legacy has now been secured, but as well as writing themselves into the history books, this Fluminense team has also guaranteed a wave of financial returns for the club.

Despite being wealthy in the context of South American football as a whole; Fluminense have experienced financial problems in recent years and any infusion of cash will be of little help if they hope to compete with Brazilian giants such as Flamengo and Palmeiras for the foreseeable future. are all vital driving forces.

The reality is that the direct and indirect revenue from a Copa Libertadores title will be much more than $21 million. It was the first time the club had won the coveted trophy, so they made global headlines, and beating Boca and playing some fantastic football in the process wouldn’t hinder the positive marketing.

The title also means Fluminense will participate in this year’s Club World Cup. The 2023 Club World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia this December against teams such as Manchester City and Al Ahli. Fluminense will receive a bonus of $2-3 million for participating in the tournament, and a further $5 million if they can overcome the odds and win.

Manchester City players hold up the trophy during the awards ceremony after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on May 21, 2023. Manchester City players celebrate winning the championship.

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Fluminense, the Copa Libertadores champions, will also participate in the 2024 “Recopa” competition. The South American Super Cup will be played between the “Flu” team and the 2023 South American Cup champions Quito of Ecuador. The loser of the game will receive $1 million, and the winner will receive double that amount.

The 2025 Club World Cup will adopt a new format. An expanded competition will take place in the summer, with 32 of the world’s top clubs taking part. Fluminense have now qualified for the tournament as they are South American champions. While the prize money has yet to be determined, they won’t be leaving empty-handed. It’s expected to be a huge money fest.

Money usually follows Lionel Messi, and he’ll likely get there in 2025. However, he will definitely be there when CONMEBOL and CONCACAF join forces next season. This could come in the form of an expanded Copa Libertadores to include teams from North America, but at least the Copa America would be involved.

Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC won the 2023 League Cup final at Joda Park in Nashville, Tennessee on August 19, 2023.

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The mini-“Super Cup style” tournament will take place in 2024 and include a number of championship teams from North and South America, with Fluminense and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami competing on the same stage. The amount of the bonus has not yet been determined.

With all of the above information, it’s easy to see that Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores earnings could increase from $21 million to over $30 million. This may also increase or triple indirectly.

Firstly, clubs now have greater bargaining power when it comes to sponsorships. As a start, they’ll be on the world stage twice over the next three years so they can negotiate higher revenues. Secondly, Andre, Nino, John F. Kennedy and the other star players in this year’s Copa Libertadores look like they may have made a fortune in order to leave the club; meaning even more substantial earnings for Fluminense.

The direct and indirect impact of becoming Copa Libertadores champions in 2023 shows that Fluminense brings more than just tournament prize money, but also shows that success on and off the field often goes hand in hand. If the club can use the money wisely, they could be a force for years to come.

He scored the team’s first goal in the first leg of the 2023 Copa Libertadores quarter-finals between Fluminense and Olimpia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 24, 2023. ball.

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