Corinthians stops earning millions of dollars after being eliminated in the South American semi-finals
In addition to the weight of the games, the elimination in the semi-final of the Copa Sudamericana, against Fortaleza, affects Corinthians' finances. Timão lost between US$2 million (US$10.2 million, at current prices) and US$5 million (US$25.4 million) due to the decline in continental competition.