November 30, 2024 will remain a date forever engraved in the memories of Botafogo supporters. Indeed, yesterday, the club owned by John Textor won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history by winning against Atletico Mineiro (1-3). Club of the Eagle galaxy, the group which owns Olympique Lyonnais, Botafogo could greatly replenish the coffers of Olympique Lyonnais with a huge check. Not enough to repay the enormous debt which amounts to 500 million euros, but it would already be a big step.
71 million euros for John Textor
Something promised, something due. At the end of the meeting, John Textor was presented with a check for 23 million euros rewarding Botafogo's victory in the Copa Libertadores. A nice amount which could significantly help the finances of Olympique Lyonnais, more than ever in the red. But that's not all. RMC Sport suggests that the president of the Rhone club should also receive around 50 million euros due to his qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup, obtained thanks to this trophy gleaned at the end of the effort. A victory for Botafogo but also for Les Gones.
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To summarize
After Botafogo's historic victory in the Copa Libertadores, John Textor was presented with a nice check for 21 million euros promised to the winner of the competition. But that's not all since the president of Olympique Lyonnais could also receive 50 million euros for his qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup. A very good operation for OL whose coffers are empty.
