Coffers full: Colombia exit lands Vasco nearly R$1 million | OneFootball

Vasco’s only representative at the World Cup officially bowed out of the international competition this Tuesday. The Colombia national team, which has forward Andrés Gómez in its squad, was eliminated in the round of 16 after losing on penalties to Switzerland in Vancouver, following a goalless 0-0 draw in regulation time.

Despite the disappointment of the on-field exit, the 23-year-old player’s presence among coach Néstor Lorenzo’s 26 call-ups ended up bringing an important amount of money into the club’s coffers. That is because FIFA pays a fixed daily rate of $5,000 (around R$ 25,800 at the current exchange rate) to clubs that release their players during the official preparation period and the tournament itself, counted from June 1 until the day after elimination. Altogether, the giant club will pocket around $185,000 (approximately R$ 956,000).

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Vasco forward had few minutes in the tournament

The young forward’s journey on the tournament pitches was short. He took the field only once during his national team’s campaign, making his debut in the first round of the group stage, when he played for about eight minutes late in the match against Uzbekistan.

In the next four matches, the squad gem remained an option on the bench, facing heavy competition in the attacking line. The Colombian coaching staff relied on established names such as Luis Díaz and Jhon Arias in the starting lineup, which reduced the room for new experiments.

Return to training in Rio scheduled

Now, the player is beginning the process of returning to Rio de Janeiro to reinforce Vasco’s mid-season training work. He is expected in the coming days by the coaching staff to fully rejoin the rest of the professional squad.

The main group’s focus is centered on the physical activities led by interim coach Bruno Lazaroni. The daily training sessions are aimed at tactical adjustments for the Cruz-Maltino ahead of its return match in the national competition, scheduled against Vitória at Barradão on the 16th.

Vasco player in action for Colombia – Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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