Liverpool and Newcastle United face off today in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, with kickoff set for 16:30 GMT.
It’s a huge occasion for both teams.
For Liverpool, it’s a chance to win the competition for a record-extending 11th time and secure the first trophy of Arne Slot’s tenure.
For Newcastle, it’s an opportunity to win their first major domestic trophy in 70 years.
Despite the prestige of the final, the Carabao Cup has long been seen as English football’s secondary cup competition.
The FA Cup carries more history, while the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League offer greater financial rewards.
But for the players and fans at Wembley today, silverware is silverware.
The excitement, the drama, and the chance to lift a trophy are what truly matter.
However, when it comes to prize money, the Carabao Cup is far behind other competitions.
The ‘tiny’ sum the winners of the Carabao Cup receive
The winners of today’s final will receive just £100,000 in prize money.
The runners-up will take home £50,000.
In comparison, the FA Cup winners earn £2 million, while the Premier League champions collect over £150 million in total prize money.
Even clubs that get knocked out early in the Champions League group stage receive at least £13 million.
Despite the relatively low financial reward, the importance of today’s game cannot be understated.
For Newcastle, it could mark the start of a new era under their wealthy ownership.
For Liverpool, it’s about continuing their tradition of winning trophies.
In the end, it’s not about the money.
It’s about lifting that trophy under the Wembley lights and giving the fans a moment to remember.
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