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The publication claimed that Pitchwise Holdings, a U.S. investment consortium that, it indicated, would acquire a 42% stake in Valencia CF, was backed by family wealth management offices of the co-founders of the global firm KKR, which it described as a fund with close ties to Israel. https://t.co/xyP3s57l8k #ValènciaCF #Inversión #Fútbol #US #ES #IL (translated)

Venê Casagrande published an official note from Flamengo regarding the damages recorded at Maracanã after Vasco 1x3 Boca Juniors. According to the club, the Maracanã Consortium reported that hundreds of chairs were broken, as well as bathrooms, bars, access ramp structures, and signage that were vandalized. Flamengo attributed the damages to a portion of the fans present and stated that the consortium was working to repair the stadium and get it ready to host more than 70,000 fans with sold-out tickets for Flamengo x Estudiantes, as part of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The club also stated that the professionals responsible for the operation worked overnight to deal with the damages. #Flamengo #Maracanã #Vandalismo (translated)

The Football Planet published a note from Fla-Flu Services, which reported that it had found damage to the Maracanã after the match between Vasco da Gama SAF and Boca Juniors, held on the night of October 20 for the semifinal of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026. The company stated that the images released by the press and on social media were true. According to the note, hundreds of chairs had been vandalized, as well as drinking fountains, toilets, faucets, soap dispensers, and access handrails. The assessment of the damages would continue throughout the day, and the total and the value of the losses would be announced after the inspection. Fla-Flu Services said it had mobilized a task force to carry out repairs and prepare the stadium for the match on October 22 between Flamengo and Estudiantes, for the semifinal of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026. #CopaSudamericana #Maracanã #Futebol (translated)

Sucumba Games stated that EA was closing BioWare after more than three decades, and that the decision, announced on the 21st, included the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game, which was still in the early stages of development. According to the author, the measure was part of a restructuring at EA following the company's acquisition by a consortium of investors led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. The author noted that BioWare had built its reputation with complex narratives, memorable characters, and choices that influenced the stories. Among the studio's franchises, he mentioned Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Anthem. Sucumba Games also reported that, in a statement, BioWare had recalled its more than 30 years of history, thanked players for bringing the worlds created by the studio to life, and stated that its priority was to support employees during the transition. #BioWare #RPG #MassEffect (translated)

The Flamengo Rowing Club reported that it received a notice from the Maracanã Consortium on Wednesday morning (21) regarding damage recorded in the stadium following Vasco x Boca Juniors, held on Tuesday (20), for the CONMEBOL South American tournament. According to the documentation sent to the club, hundreds of chairs were broken, bathrooms and bars were vandalized, and there was damage to access ramps and signage. Flamengo attributed the acts to some of the fans present and stated that they showed contempt for the stadium's property. The club also stated that it had been informed that the consortium was working to repair the damages and prepare the Maracanã to host over 70,000 fans with sold-out tickets for Flamengo x Estudiantes, for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The club declared its trust in the competence and commitment of the professionals responsible for the stadium's operation, who, according to the notice, worked overnight to deal with the consequences of the incident. #Flamengo #Vandalismo #Maracanã (translated)

The Football Planet reported that ESPN showed the conditions of Maracanã after Boca Juniors' 3-1 victory over Vasco. According to the publication, the number of broken chairs was far higher than usually recorded in major matches. The Fla-Flu Consortium intended to replace the damaged chairs that same day, the eve of the Libertadores semifinal between Flamengo and Estudiantes. https://t.co/KmOZ9ESLxU #Maracanã #Libertadores #Vasco (translated)

The Planet of Football published a statement from Flamengo regarding damages reported at Maracanã after the match between Vasco and Boca Juniors, which was won by Boca 3 to 1. According to the club, the Maracanã Consortium reported that hundreds of chairs were broken and that restrooms, bars, access ramps, and signage were vandalized. Flamengo stated that they were informed the consortium was working to repair the damages and prepare the stadium to host more than 70,000 fans for the match against Estudiantes in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The club also expressed trust in the professionals responsible for the operation, who, according to the statement, worked overnight to restore the stadium's conditions. #Flamengo #Maracanã #Vandalismo (translated)

A news outlet reported, based on information from Flávio Dias, that there were comments circulating behind the scenes that members of the Fla-Flu Consortium would be at Maracanã later because they believed in Vasco's elimination. According to the publication, they also believed that the fans would vandalize the stadium if the result was negative. https://t.co/F8yJIoMCAR #FlaFlu #Maracanã #Futebol (translated)

Lucía Etxebarria wrote that a witness had linked a payment with jewelry to construction contracts from 2011 to 2017 and to a maintenance contract of the Hispano-Arab Consortium initiated in 2018, when Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón was already president of the Government. Etxebarria accompanied the message with the hashtag #Zapatero. #zapatero #PedroSánchez #corrupción #política (translated)

Planeta do Futebol reported that a panel of 25 judges from the Justice Court of Rio de Janeiro (TJRJ) unanimously overturned a preliminary injunction obtained by the Fla-Flu Consortium to prevent Vasco from using Maracanã in the match against Boca Juniors, scheduled for the following day. The publication described the decision as a victory for Vasco by a score of 25 to 0. The information was attributed to Simpraisa, and the image to Matheus Lima/CRVG. #Vasco #Maracanã #Futebol (translated)

Kim D. Paim published a statement about Flávio, whom he described as a favorite, and announced an interview and analyses. He also stated that a consortium had been exposed, comparing the episode to 1957, and used derogatory language to refer to people linked to Vorcaro. https://t.co/bAageZPGjg https://t.co/EsB8iORAem #Sabatina #Análise #Vorcaro (translated)

The Pedrosa Channel reported that the operational meeting for the match between Vasco and Boca Juniors, for the semifinals of the Copa Sul-Americana, took place as scheduled on Friday (16) at the headquarters of the Football Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Ferj). According to the channel, representatives from the clubs, the Specialized Battalion for Stadium Policing (BEPE), the Fire Department, and the consortium operation participated in the meeting, which occurred without any resistance. The channel also reported that the Boca Juniors delegation was expected to arrive at the Galeão International Airport on Sunday (18) around 5:30 PM, and that the players would train on Monday morning (19) at Ninho do Urubu. Ferj was expected to release official information about the meeting. The match was scheduled for October 20 at 9:30 PM at Maracanã. #Vasco #BocaJuniors #CopaSulAmericana (translated)

The Football Planet reported, citing Gustavo Tutinha, that Vasco and the new investor Almirante should expand the dispute for the Maracanã. According to the publication, they would challenge the bidding and management of the Fla-Flu Consortium and seek to investigate possible irregularities and alleged breaches of the public notice, involving the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Attorney General's Office, and the Government. The publication added that the dispute could go beyond the match against Boca Juniors and reach the conditions of the concession. #Vasco #Maracanã #Futebol (translated)

David Ágape stated that journalists faced conflicts of interest when covering their own employers, especially due to work relationships. He compared this type of conflict to others, such as family ties, friendships, and ideological affinities, and said it also existed in science. According to Ágape, professionals from Metrópoles, Estadão, Folha, and O Globo did not usually publicly criticize their own outlets without permission. He also stated that advertisers could influence, directly or indirectly, the agendas of newspapers. In his assessment, in the model of free news, the product was the readers' attention and the client was the advertiser; he said that the Master case had made this dynamic evident. Ágape defended the existence of various competing outlets and mentioned what he called the "Consortium" during the pandemic. He noted that journalists still had individual responsibility to refuse unethical or illegal orders, but said that this aspect was often ignored in discussions on social media. He also advocated for alternative journalism funded by readers and called for subscriptions to support the outlet A Investigação and its independence. https://t.co/XuG3rvfuLG #Jornalismo #ConflitoDeInteresses #ImprensaIndependente (translated)

Planet of Football reported that STJ minister Luis Felipe Salomão rejected Flamengo and Fluminense's attempt to prevent the match between Vasco and Boca Juniors at Maracanã. According to the publication, Salomão considered that the Consortium did not have legitimacy to bring the request to Justice and that its actions were linked to the economic exploitation of the stadium. The publication also stated that the minister dismissed the argument that three games in five days would harm the pitch, as he saw no risk of damage to public property as a whole. Salomão also reportedly criticized the use of a mechanism intended for exceptional situations, instead of the resource he deemed appropriate. #Futebol #STJ #Maracanã (translated)

Gustavo Tutinha stated that Vasco and a new investor should expand the competition for Maracanã after the Deliberative Council approved Admiral's proposal. According to him, President Pedrinho had signaled this intention on the day of the approval. Tutinha said that questions about possible irregularities and alleged violations of the bidding document, as well as the involvement of the Public Ministry, the Attorney General's Office, and the State Government, had put the concession under greater scrutiny. He predicted that the bidding process, the obligations of the bidding document, and the decisions of the Fla-Flu Consortium would be closely monitored. The author attributed the change in scenario to the posture he characterized as arrogant from BAP and Frederico Nantes. He also stated that the competition for the use of the stadium could turn into a broader debate about the concession and management of Maracanã, which he described as a public asset, not property of the consortium. Tutinha said that the confrontation that began around a semifinal could be the start of a larger dispute. #Maracanã #Vasco #Licitação (translated)

A newscolina reported that the president of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), Minister Luis Felipe Salomão, rejected the request from Fla-Flu Serviços S.A. to suspend the decisions that allowed the match between Vasco and Boca Juniors at Maracanã. According to the publication, in a 11-page decision, Salomão assessed that the company, managed by Flamengo and Fluminense, did not demonstrate a public interest that justified the request, nor proved concrete risks to safety or presented evidence that the sequence of games would harm the pitch. The minister also considered it inappropriate to use the judicial instrument as a substitute for an appeal and rejected the claim that the authorization could encourage new actions against the consortium. The newscolina added that the decision upheld the determinations favorable to the semifinal at the stadium, although there was still room for appeal. The publication mentioned A Vascainos and credited the photo to Matheus Lima. #STJ #Futebol #Vasco (translated)

Attention, Vasco fans! It was reported that the President of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), Minister Luis Felipe Salomão, did not grant, on Thursday (15), the request from Fla-Flu Serviços S.A. to suspend the decision that authorized Vasco x Boca Juniors at Maracanã on October 20 at 9:30 PM for the semifinal of the Copa Sul-Americana. According to the report, Salomão considered that the concessionaire, constituted by Flamengo and Fluminense, did not have the legitimacy to appeal to this legal instrument, as it is a private company and does not act as a delegate of public service. The minister also understood that the choice of the stadium did not constitute a primary public interest that would justify the exceptional request. The publication stated that Fla-Flu Serviços had claimed risks related to the meeting of the fans, the operation of the stadium, the pitch, and the need for a minimum interval of 72 hours between matches. According to the report, Salomão concluded that the company did not prove a serious threat to public order, security, or the economy. He also pointed out that the transfer of the basketball game between Flamengo and Botafogo alleviated some of the concerns. Furthermore, according to Attention, Vasco fans!, the minister considered that potential damage to the pitch would not constitute serious harm to public assets nor justify the suspension. The publication added that he evaluated that the request could not substitute for a judicial appeal and that any questioning regarding the actions of judges from the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro should follow the appropriate appeal channels. The decision maintained the authorization for the match at Maracanã without suspension by the STJ. The publication described the outcome as a procedural victory for Vasco but noted that it did not end all possibilities for judicial contestation. It also informed that the decision concerning Safety Suspension No. 3,678/RJ was signed at 12:49 PM on October 15, 2026. #Vasco #BocaJuniors #Maracanã (translated)