Many football officials often compare two major international tournaments: the European Championship and the America's Cup. Despite the fact that such teams as Argentina and Brazil participate in the Copa America, it is still inferior to the European Championship in all respects. This time, we compared the income of the participants and the organizers. Including UEFA and CONMEBOL. So who makes more money?
How much money does CONMEBOL make in America's Cup?
We take data by year, starting from 2017. Oddly enough, but the organization is gradually going into the red.
In 2017, they managed to earn one million dollars.
In 2018 - 243 thousand dollars.
In 2019 - 28.1 million.
In 2020, CONMEBOL suffered a whopping $ 14.5 million in losses.
Which tournament is more expensive?
Tickets for Euro2020 group stage matches start at $ 150. For this money, fans of the Copa America will be able to attend the final of the tournament. Moreover, they will occupy cool places. But due to the strange policy of the organizers, there are no spectators at the America's Cup matches. The fact is that they decided to move the tournament to Brazil. Although, everyone understands perfectly well that this country is the leader in the incidence of coronavirus infection. Accordingly, it is not surprising that the stands are empty!
Prize comparison between Copa America and Euro2020
When America's Cup participants find out how much their colleagues are getting at Euro2020, they have heart problems. From such numbers, they start to stutter.
The America's Cup winner in Brazil will receive just $ 10 million. At Euro2020, everyone receives 9.25 million euros! That's almost $ 11 million! At the same time, no one cares deeply about the results of the national team. Even countries like North Macedonia and Turkey, which lost 3 out of 3 games, received more than the winner of the American tournament.
Note that the total America's Cup prize pool is only a measly $ 22 million. Please note that at Euro2020 only the winner will receive 40.5 million euros!
Thus, the America's Cup can be confidently considered a cheap replica of the European Championship. If the situation that has developed in 2020 continues in 2021, then the losses of CONMEBOL will increase at least 2-3 times. Apparently, it's time for North American football officials to learn how to make money. European colleagues can provide several lessons. But, given the material interest, each lesson will not be free! Euro2020 is many times more profitable and more expensive than the America's Cup. Do you think it is worth running a losing competition?
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