Al-Ahly made a very large financial profit from the match against Inter Miami, despite the match ending in a goalless draw at Hard Rock Stadium.
FIFA has allocated a huge budget for the Club World Cup, which includes financial incentives for a draw or win in any match in the various rounds.
After the draw, Al-Ahly received $1 million, and the same amount went to Inter Miami.
At the same time, fans and management are undoubtedly very angry. The Red Devils missed the opportunity to earn another million dollars if they managed to win.
Al-Ahly had several opportunities to decide the match, most notably Trezeguet’s missed penalty kick and Hussein El-Shahat’s final counterattack.
Nevertheless, the $1 million remains a significant sum for the Khatib administration and helps it meet its significant obligations, including player salaries and other expenses.
Al Ahly hopes to earn an additional $2 million by winning either of its next two matches, first against Palmeiras and then against Porto, in the hope of qualifying for the round of 16 and earning more than $7 million as a result.
