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The amount that Inter Miami and Messi would earn if they win the US Open Cup

What Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could win if they win the US Open Cup

By William Estrella

What Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could win if they win the US Open Cup
What Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could win if they win the US Open Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Houston Dynamo on September 27 in the final of the US Open Cup. The Argentine's presence would be confirmed hours before the match, after an injury that has kept him out of the last few matches. According to the team coach, Messi has discomfort in an old scar, but it is not advisable to physically force him. For this reason, he will evaluate until the last minute the possibility of the player having minutes in this match.

 

The arrival of Messi to Miami, as well as the signings of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, have been very important for the team to achieve different achievements in such a short time. One of them was winning the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami's first official title in its entire history. Now, Messi and company have the opportunity to add a new title to their showcases. Given this, the amount that the club would earn if they achieve victory and take the trophy is revealed.

According to the tournament's statutes, as well as what they say as Juanfutbol, the champion of the US Open Cup 2023 will obtain the prize of 300 thousand dollars, while the runner-up will reach 100 thousand dollars. While the money to be charged for each round ticket is 25 thousand dollars. The figure is not an exorbitant amount, but it is still an income that the team did not have in its records, so it would also arrive in an important way.

 

How much did Inter Miami earn after winning the Leagues Cup?

According to Infobae, The prize pool of the tournament in which the 47 MLS and Liga MX teams participated amounted to nearly 40 million US dollars for the current edition, according to the event. The amount will be divided among the 77 matches and the champion will receive nearly 2 million dollars for advancing to the final match. The team could add up to 3 million for being champions of two important cups in the United States. Of course, the biggest prize will continue to be Major League Soccer, although it is difficult for them to achieve that goal this season.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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