Fluminense clinched a thrilling victory in the Copa Libertadores, securing a lucrative $27.1 million prize. They triumphed over Boca Juniors with a 2-1 score, post-regulation time, at the Maracanã Stadium. This win brought them not just glory, but also the largest portion of their prize—$18 million—from the final game alone. The club’s journey to the […]
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