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🚨 Now | Without Palmeiras and Vasco, clubs follow Flamengo in actions in the STF against the end of bets. Most clubs from Series A and B talked and chose to file individual actions against the Provisional Measure that banned the bets. Libra and FFU will leave each team free to decide how to act. Palmeiras and Vasco are not expected to participate. Both are politically aligned with the CBF, which is apparently neutral. Vasco also considers itself protected by businessman Marcos Lamacchia, who has an agreement to compensate possible losses for the club with sponsors. Palmeiras had contemplated an action in the STF, but president Leila Pereira retreated and kept the club neutral, just like the CBF. (translated)

🚨 VASCO CONTESTS TECHNICAL CRITERIA OF FLA-FLU, POINTS OUT VIOLATION OF CONCESSION RULES AND CITES DECISION FROM TJRJ IN ACTION FOR MARACANÃ Vasco filed an obligation lawsuit on Wednesday (1st) with a request for urgent protective measures to try to secure the Maracanã against Boca Juniors on October 20, for the semifinal of the South American Cup. In the action, the club directly questions the technical criteria used by Fla-Flu to deny the stadium, points out unequal treatment, supports violations of concession rules, and also explores a contradiction involving the Memorandum of Understanding. 📌 WHAT FLA-FLU ALLEGED In response to Vasco, the concessionaire pointed to the accumulated wear of the lawn, the climatic conditions of July and August, and the need to preserve the intervals designated for field maintenance. For 10/20, Fla-Flu specifically mentioned games of Fluminense on 10/18 and Flamengo on 10/22. With Vasco x Boca between these matches, there would be three games in five days. According to the concessionaire, this sequence would prevent procedures such as helical mowing, targeted fertilization, supplemental lighting, and repair of damage to the lawn. 📌 VASCO QUESTIONS THE TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION The first counterpoint is the lawn itself. Vasco highlights that, three days after the denial, it was announced that the existing field would be removed and new Bermuda Celebration rolls would be placed, with the return of football scheduled for 10/08. Vasco x Boca will be on 10/20. The club's thesis is that it would not be possible to use the accumulated wear of the old lawn as justification for a match that will take place 12 days after the return of football to the renewed field. 📌 GREENLEAF DOCUMENT IS USED BY VASCO Vasco also retrieves the technical planning prepared by Greenleaf, the company responsible for lawn maintenance, in August. According to the action, the document shows that the same procedures cited by Fla-Flu to deny Vasco x Boca have already been carried out in a concentrated manner between matches. The petition states that helical mowing, targeted fertilization, supplemental lighting, and damage repair have even been grouped in a single day after a match, even in a winter scenario and lawn wear. The question posed by Vasco is direct: if this work could be done in August to accommodate the sequence of games from Flamengo and Fluminense, why couldn't it be repeated in October, after the complete lawn replacement? 📌 INTERVAL BETWEEN GAMES Vasco also contests the argument of three games in five days by comparing the situation with the recent calendar of the Maracanã. The action argues that sequences with reduced intervals for Flamengo and Fluminense matches have already been admitted. For Vasco, if the necessary interval for lawn recovery is decisive for denying a match, that criterion must be applied equally to all clubs. 📌 SHOWS AND OTHER EVENTS The action also points out that the Maracanã hosts shows, religious gatherings, and events from other sports, including the installation of structures and occupancy of the field area. Vasco questions how the administration can reconcile these events with lawn preservation, yet considers it technically unfeasible to host a semifinal of CONMEBOL. According to the data presented in the action, at least seven extraordinary events unrelated to official football were held between 2025 and 09/30/2026. 📌 CONCESSION NOTICE Vasco cites item 3.4 of the Terms of Reference, which gives priority to football events from the official calendars of FIFA, CONMEBOL, CBF, and FERJ over other events. Vasco x Boca is an official semifinal of CONMEBOL. The action argues that there would be an "inversion of this priority" by accommodating shows and other events and denying the stadium for a match that, under the concession rules cited by the club, should have priority. The petition mentions "distortion of the concessionaire's obligations" and "violation of the equal treatment required by the Concession Notice." 📌 UNEQUAL TREATMENT Vasco summarizes its challenge in four points: • the lawn replacement would change the premise of accumulated wear; • Greenleaf's own planning would demonstrate that maintenance could be carried out between matches; • the calendar would show reduced intervals that have already been admitted for Flamengo and Fluminense; • other events are reconciled with the necessary care for field preservation. As a result, Vasco asserts that restrictions are being applied selectively. The action further cites clause 13.2 of the Concession Contract, which prohibits favoritism and unjustifiably different, discriminatory treatment, or "without technical criteria" that results in restricted access to the Complex. 📌 THE CONTRADICTION POINTED OUT BY VASCO Fla-Flu claims not to recognize the validity of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025. At the same time, according to Vasco, it uses the document itself—especially the provision for four matches conditioned on availability and operational conditions—to justify the denial. Vasco points out contradictory behavior and invokes the principle of good faith. 📌 PREVIOUS DECISION OF TJRJ The action also cites the Instrument Appeal No. 3023517-70.2026.8.19.0000. On that occasion, Justice Alexandre Freitas Câmara analyzed the discussion regarding the absence of Fla-Flu's signature on the Memorandum. The magistrate stated that Flamengo and Fluminense, members of the concessionaire, had signed the document and pointed out that disregarding it later could represent contradictory behavior contrary to good faith. 📌 RECOMMENDATION FROM BEPE The issue of public safety also appears as an argument for the use of the Maracanã. According to the action, BEPE (Specialized Battalion for Policing in Stadiums) recommended holding the match at the Maracanã due to the magnitude of the confrontation and the expected public turnout. Vasco uses this recommendation to argue that the Maracanã is not just a preference of the club. The petition points to the stadium as the option that best meets capacity, location, structure, security, and operational conditions to host the match against Boca. 📌 SÃO JANUÁRIO IS NOT AN OPTION Vasco also differentiates the situation from the previous process involving Vasco x Vitória, when it did not obtain a preliminary injunction to use the Maracanã. This time, according to the action, São Januário cannot host the semifinal. The South American Manual requires a minimum capacity of 30,000 spectators starting from the semifinals, while the petition indicates São Januário has approximately 21,880 seats. Vasco acknowledges the Nilton Santos Stadium as an alternative but argues that having another stadium does not resolve the issue brought to Justice: is there legitimate technical and contractual basis for Fla-Flu to deny Maracanã? 📌 WHAT VASCO SEEKS Vasco is seeking a preliminary injunction requiring Fla-Flu to make the Maracanã available for Vasco x Boca on 10/20 at 9:30 PM. The request includes the maximum ticket allocation corresponding to the authorized capacity, the use of necessary facilities for organizing the match, the implementation of a mosaic, and temporary installation of banners in the same manner allowed for the clubs that are members of the concessionaire. In case of non-compliance, Vasco requests a daily fine of R$ 1 million. Vasco must inform CONMEBOL by October 5 where it will hold the return match of the semifinal. (translated)

URGENT: VASCO GOES TO COURT OVER MARACANÃ! Vasco da Gama filed a lawsuit on Thursday (1st) for an obligation to act with a request for urgent protection against FLA-FLU Serviços S.A., the concessionaire of Maracanã. The objective is to guarantee the match Vasco x Boca Juniors, for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana semifinal, at Maracanã, on October 20, at 9:30 PM. The urgency is huge: Vasco needs to inform CONMEBOL by October 5 which stadium will host the match. In the action, the club argues that São Januário does not meet the minimum capacity requirement established for the semifinals of the competition and emphasizes the structure of Maracanã to host a confrontation of this magnitude. The petition also cites a statement from the Military Police in favor of holding the game at the stadium. Vasco also claims to have a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025 that provided for the use of Maracanã in matches of CBF, FIFA, or CONMEBOL competitions, in addition to establishing that any refusal should be based on technical and operational criteria. The preliminary request is clear: for the court to order the availability of Maracanã for Vasco x Boca Juniors, including the necessary conditions for the execution and organization of the match. The club also requests a daily fine of R$ 1 million in case of non-compliance with the possible court order and urgently requires the concessionaire to be notified so that the stadium can be confirmed with CONMEBOL within the deadline. (translated)

This was not just a diplomatic scandal - it was an organized mafia that traded border security and state documents for millions of zlotys. In the investigation concerning Collegium Humanum and the colleges under its jurisdiction, the CBA and Border Guard detained 11 people. Two of them were charged. (translated)

🚨 BACKSTAGE: Jorge Jesus reached a verbal agreement with the Brazilian National Team before Ancelotti's hiring. The talks lasted more than 4 months, between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. After the early elimination in the Copa América and the inconsistent performance of the team, Ednaldo Rodrigues, former president of CBF, matured the idea of dismissing Dorival Júnior. In December, two CBF officials traveled to Portugal and reached a VERBAL AGREEMENT with Jorge Jesus. The coach only requested to participate in the Asian Champions League with Al-Hilal. After Argentina's 4-1 thrashing of Brazil, CBF made new contact with JJ and REINFORCED the verbal agreement. It was decided that Jorge Jesus would replace Dorival. • POLITICAL PRESSURE CHANGES PLANS Ednaldo began to face pressure in a process that threatened his permanence at CBF. Desperate, the executive sought a significant popular appeal to gain political strength and expedited the coach's change. As Jorge Jesus could not leave Al-Hilal immediately, Ednaldo resumed discussions with Ancelotti. In poor form at Real Madrid, the Italian agreed to rebuild the frustrated agreement from 2023 but requested a few weeks before the announcement to avoid repercussions before the Copa del Rey final. • HASTY ANNOUNCEMENT CBF intended to announce Ancelotti after the end of LaLiga on May 24. However, pressured by the possibility of his process being judged at any moment, Ednaldo rushed into CBF’s headquarters and ORDERED Ancelotti's announcement on May 12, surprising even close officials and people from Real Madrid. Three days later, Ednaldo was removed from the presidency and did not return to the position nor personally received Ancelotti. Jorge Jesus, who never hid his frustration at being 'abandoned' by Ednaldo and wasting the dream of leading Brazil, took over Portugal after the 2026 World Cup. 🗞️ @ESPNBrasil | @pedroivoalmeida 📸 Portugal National Team | Rafael Ribeiro/CBF (translated)

For two decades, the enthusiasm of young Poles for the EU has grown. In the latest CBOS survey, this trend has collapsed - the percentage of supporters of the idea of benefits and integration has dropped by as much as 20 percentage points! A wave of common sense and realism 💪 (translated)

”Jag tror inte att det var en kapning. Det verkar vara ett självmordsförsök bara utifrån det som den här hjälten, Yaniv, har beskrivit.”Netanyahu säger till amerikanska CBS:s kvällsnyheter att han inte ens tror att det var en flygplanskapning: ”Jag tror inte att det var en kapning. Det verkar vara ett självmordsförsök bara utifrån det som den här hjälten, Yaniv, har beskrivit.” #hjälte #flygplansdrama #Israel

🚨 Now! Corinthians ends July with only R$ 8.9 million in cash and increases loans by R$ 140 million. • ACCOUNT AT THE LIMIT Timão ended July 2026 with R$ 8.9 million in cash, even after increasing its loans and financing by 56% since December 2025. Cash fell R$ 17 million compared to R$ 26 million at the end of 2025. Compared to July 2025, when there were R$ 14.9 million, the reduction was about 40%. Loans and financing reached R$ 390 million — R$ 140 million above the R$ 250 million accumulated by December. Between January and July of this year, the club recorded a DEFICIT of R$ 278.7 MILLION, R$ 200.8 million ABOVE the loss predicted in the budget. • REVENUE ANTICIPATION AND LACK OF CREDIT To maintain payments in 2026, Corinthians anticipated revenues. Part of the funds was allocated to salaries and image rights. The club also anticipated amounts from the master sponsorship. The CBF released funds to Corinthians during the season, but REJECTED A NEW REQUEST on September 11. August salaries were paid late after an advance from the sponsor. Despite the increase in loans, the club faces resistance from major banks in obtaining new credit assignments. 🗞️ @UOL | @FabioLazaro_ (translated)

OFFICIAL. 🚨 We will have the much-anticipated SHOWMATCH between Island of Legends and Scrap before the CBLOL final in Rio de Janeiro. Opinions on what the lineups of the teams will be? (translated)

IT'S OFFICIAL: THE MOST ANTICIPATED SHOWMATCH IS COMING! 🤩 @ilhadaslendas 🆚 @sucatalol On the stage of the Grand Final of #CBLOL, just before the championship decision 🏆 🗓️ 10/10 📍 Arena Carioca 1 - Rio de Janeiro (translated)

🚨 NOW! Flamengo anticipates the clubs and files a request with the STF against the Provisional Measure that prohibited the bets. The Red-Black club requested today to Minister Luiz Fux to participate in the action that questions the MP. The club also wants its statement to be considered in the analysis of the request for suspension of the MP. In the petition, Fla states that the prohibition affects the FINANCING OF SPORTS. The club cites its master sponsorship of R$ 268.5 million per year, valid until the end of 2028. Flamengo considers the 10 days for the exit of the betting companies insufficient and warns about the effects of the sudden loss of revenue in football, in Olympic sports, in women's football, and in the youth categories. President Bap has criticized the MP since its signing. Other clubs are also organizing to act TOGETHER. The movement follows the initiative of the National Syndicate of Professional Football Associations (Sinafut) in the action of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR). In addition to the suspension of the MP, the union requests a 6-MONTH transition. The mobilization against the MP brings together bets, clubs, federations, and the CBF. (translated)