Flamengo defeats Atlético Paranaense in the final of Copa Libertadores de América 2022
In the second half, Arturo Vidal entered the field and Ecuadorian fans dedicated him some chants. The fans reminded the Chilean player that he did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. "He won't go to the World Cup," was heard in the stadium.
In addition, every time he touched the ball, the Chilean midfielder was booed by the North American crowd attending the Monumental de Guayaquil stadium, where the decisive match of this continental tournament was held.
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This particular reception was due to the fact that the South American fans asked FIFA and TAS to exclude the Ecuadorian national team from the next World Cup due to an alleged improper registration of player Byron Castillo.
How much money will Flamengo receive for winning the Libertadores?
Flamengo became champion of the Copa Libertadores 2022 after winning by the slightest margin against Paranaense. Gabriel Barbosa scored the only goal of the match. In this way, Mengao will receive a prize of 1.6 million dollars from Conmebol.
When does the Club World Cup start?
After winning the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo qualified for the 2022 Club World Cup. However, FIFA has not yet confirmed the date or official venue of this international tournament. According to the latest information, it is expected to start between late February and early March 2023.