Flamengo break the bank before Bayern showdown | OneFootball

Flamengo have secured financial rewards exceeding R$ 150 million from their Club World Cup campaign so far, according to figures reported by Lance. The Rio side topped Group D with two wins and a draw—defeating Espérance and Chelsea, and sharing points with Los Angeles FC—to progress directly to the round of 16.

The structure of the tournament’s bonuses has been particularly lucrative for Mengão. Each group-stage win was worth the equivalent of R$ 11 million, while their draw earned R$ 5.5 million. In addition, qualification for the round of 16 has guaranteed another R$ 41 million, bringing their total haul for the competition to R$ 152.6 million. Remarkably, Flamengo had already banked R$ 83 million simply for participating, and in the lead-up to the tournament, the club president Luiz Eduardo Baptista confirmed that R$ 65.8 million of this had already been received from FIFA. “We received 65 million and 800 thousand reais from FIFA two days ago in Brazil. We brought the money in without opening a company, so the tax impact we might have had has been avoided,” Baptista explained.

Expectations at the club were high, with Flamengo’s previous management forecasting around R$ 126 million in revenue from the competition. Those projections have now been surpassed, demonstrating both Flamengo’s strong performance and the heightened commercial value of participation at this level.

The team’s results not only ensure direct progression but also set up a marquee clash in the round of 16, where they are set to face Bayern Munich at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday at 17:00 (Brasília time). Further progress in the tournament could see the rubro-negros’ financial windfall swell, with quarterfinal qualification offering an additional R$ 72.1 million, and a semifinal berth worth R$ 115.7 million more. Should Flamengo reach the final, runner-up status brings R$ 165.3 million; winning the tournament carries a payout of R$ 220.4 million.

Financial gains aside, the squad’s stability and momentum continue to be talking points. Flamengo’s management has worked to preempt off-field distractions by resolving contract situations and shoring up cash flow. As the club prepare for one of the most anticipated fixtures of their campaign, they do so with significant resources and, perhaps as importantly, with the assurance that their Club World Cup bravery has already delivered off-field dividends.

Source: Lance