A historic soccer rivalry between two South American giants takes place this Saturday, but the game is far from home for both teams. Argentina takes on Brazil in the Superclasico de las Americas in Beijing. High-profile international games are increasingly changing locations due to income generated from ticket sales, sponsorships, and television rights. CCTV America’s Joel Richards reports on why some players and coaches see these games as a problem.

Argentina against Brazil is one of the most attractive match-ups in world football, but it’s rarely played in South America. They have already played against each other in London, Qatar and New Jersey, and it’s China’s turn this weekend. Moving locations has been highly profitable for the two football associations. Guillermo Tofoni, C.E.O. of World Eleven, has organized games for 20 years and focused on the Argentina national team since 2006.

“Before, the Argentina brand was slow in the international market. I remember very well being paid $100,000 for just one game, now we’re talking about $1 million or $2 million depending on the market.” Guillermo said.

In this multi-million dollar market of hosting long-time rivals, it’s the star players who draw the crowds and bring in the revenue. Argentina boasts several high profile players, in particular, Captain Leo Messi.

Despite the sales, clubs employing the players don’t always want them to play in these matches that include long haul flights during a busy domestic season where most matches are based in Europe. This creates something of diplomatic juggling act for the Argentine Football Association.

New Argentina coach, Tata Martino, is preparing for next year’s Copa America in Chile and admits that releasing players for these games can be a problem.

“There is no room for interpretation. There are rules that everyone has to accept. Each one defends its own side but are not playing with all the cards on the table, and there is a lack of nobility sometimes when it comes to taking a decision.” Tata said.

That decision can include whether players are fit to play.

In the case of Argentina’s top players, there has long been talk of a clause for the national team’s participants. National pride is at stake when these two teams meet on the field.