Flamengo could pocket millions from FIFA for players called up | OneFootball

Flamengo keeps an eye on the new rule, as it has many national team players

The World Cup is approaching, and FIFA is working to adjust some rules regarding the award for clubs that lend players to national teams. In this regard, the highest entity of football has increased by 70% the revenue distributed to the teams and extended the payments for World Cup Qualifying matches. With this, Flamengo could receive a significant amount due to the number of players it has lent.

— The new edition of FIFA's Club Benefits Program for the 2026 World Cup will take a further step and economically recognize the immense contribution made by clubs and players around the world to celebrate the preliminary and final stages of the tournament —, said Gianni Infantino.

— A record amount of 355 million dollars (about R$ 1.9 billion at the current exchange rate) will be distributed to the clubs for lending their players. In this way, we reinforce our solid collaboration with the European Club Association and clubs around the world. We all look forward to watching a historic edition of the World Cup next year —, the president of FIFA added.

HOW CAN FLAMENGO RECEIVE THESE AMOUNTS?

The Flamengo squad is filled with players called up for national teams. For example, Nicolás de la Cruz, Matías Viña, Varela and Arrascaeta are called by Uruguay; Erick Pulgar, by Chile; Gonzalo Plata, by Ecuador; while Jorge Carrascal is called up by Colombia.

In addition, Flamengo also lends athletes to the Brazilian National Team. Recently, Léo Ortiz, Danilo and Alex Sandro were called up. In the last list, Samuel Lino, recently hired, was among the names called by Carlo Ancelotti.

WHEN CAN IT BRING MONEY TO FLAMENGO?

The next FIFA Date will be in October, with South American teams playing only friendlies with an eye on the World Cup. Therefore, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay are preparing for the World Cup.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the FIFA Date is still far off, Flamengo remains focused on the upcoming commitments of the season. The red-black team takes the field this Thursday (18), against Estudiantes (ARG), for the Copa Libertadores.

As usual, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match, which will start at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. In addition, Disney+ will broadcast the game via streaming, and ESPN will broadcast it on cable television.

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