The great decision for the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Flamengo and Corinthians went down in history. The income of 11,177.332 BRL is the second highest income for clubs in Brazilian football. The audience who paid 61,566 (68,097 in attendance) watched Rubro-Negro win the fourth title in the National Competition after a 1-1 draw in organizing time and 6-5 win on penalties.
Flamengo fans extend their banners before the start of the match for the Copa do Brasil decision – Photo: personal archive
Flamengo, the absolute owner of the highest average audience of the Brazilian season, is at the top of the list of the most profitable games in Brazil in 2022 and now in history as well. Atlético-MG’s record in the highest-grossing game is still in the 2013 Libertadores final. The Libertadores champion that year, The decision in Minerao recorded the box office with 14,176,146.00 Brazilian riyals.
The list of largest audiences in history contains only games in the Southeast. Among the top 10 entries, six came from Mineirao’s duels: four for Atlético MG and two for Cruzeiro. Three more matches in the standings were played at the Maracana, including Wednesday’s match for the 2022 Copa Brasil Final.
It should also be noted that the ranking takes into account the total nominal values at the time of each match and the values have not been adjusted for inflation.
Check out the top 10 (without correction for inflation):
Photo: Statistical Spy
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