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🚨 NOW! Vasco returns to court to face Boca Juniors at Maracanã. This measure was taken after another "no" from the Fla-Flu Consortium. In the lawsuit, Cruzmaltino claims that São Januário does not meet the minimum capacity required for the semifinals of the South American Cup. It also mentions an agreement signed in 2025 for the club to be able to use the Maracanã. (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)

Vasco is the club with the fewest injuries among the teams in Series A. So far, there have been 15 injury absences this season, with the players involved missing a total of 54 matches. The most serious case is that of Brenner, who has been dealing with a ligament injury in his left foot since the beginning of August. He is the one who missed the most games for Cruzmaltino in 2026, with 15 matches. Cuiabano is right behind him, with 13. (translated)

Today we resolved a situation that had been dragging on for decades at the Rei Pelé training center of Santos. The club will continue to use the property, which still belongs to the Union, now in a regularized manner: it will pay for the use of the space and settle about R$ 23 million related to the previous period. Anyone who loves football knows the importance of this training center for the development of athletes and for the history of Brazilian sports — even a Corinthians fan like me. Public heritage is preserved, Santos gains security to continue developing talents, and the rivalry remains where it should be: on the field. (translated)

Victory! CT Rei Pelé stays with the club after Santos FC and União reach an agreement. After nearly a decade of problems, worsened by the threat of having the CT Rei Pelé land auctioned off, the board of Santos FC reached an agreement with União to establish a new concession period for the area. After long and extensive negotiations, Peixe will remain with the right to use the property for another 20 years – extendable for another 20! The onerous concession agreement was signed on Thursday morning at the Palácio do Planalto, with the presence of the President of the Republic, Lula, the President of Santos FC, Marcelo Teixeira, and the eternal idols Clodoaldo, Serginho Chulapa, Pepe. "Undoubtedly, this was one of the greatest victories we've had in recent years. Only those who followed closely know the difficulties we faced to keep our training center," says President Marcelo Teixeira. (translated)

The surgery of midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta, held this Thursday (1st) to correct a fracture in his left wrist, was successfully completed without complications. The athlete will remain in the hospital for observation during the afternoon, with a discharge expected later tonight, if he maintains good clinical progression. The procedure was performed by doctors Roberto Feres, Edson Roderjan, and Fernando Sassaki, head of the Medical Department of Flamengo. The player will continue to be monitored by the club throughout the entire recovery process. (translated)

SURGERY ON ARRASCAETA CONCLUDED SUCCESSFULLY The surgery of midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta, performed this Thursday (1st) to correct a fracture in his left wrist, was completed successfully and without complications. The athlete will remain in the hospital for observation during the afternoon, with the expectation of being discharged later tonight, provided he continues to show good clinical progress. The procedure was performed by doctors Roberto Feres, Edson Roderjan, and Fernando Sassaki, head of the Medical Department of Flamengo. The player will continue to be monitored by the club throughout the entire recovery process. (translated)

Real Madrid TV broadcast a video stating that Barça lent 4.5 million euros to a company linked to Tebas. He called it serious. Tebas responded with the club's own transfers. Same company. Real Madrid paid 7.5 million euros between 2011 and 2013. Then another 2.1 million in 2014 and 541,000 euros in 2016, plus invoices from 2018. The company was a solidarity fund for relegation that 35 clubs agreed to finance. Each club contributed money. (translated)

One only has to see how the City issue is being handled in England to realize that Spain is a failed country. The 'Negreira' issue has been exonerated. It has even been said that payments were made for neutrality because all the referees were from Madrid. It has been said that the vice president of the CTA did not intervene in anything. All English clubs want City to be sanctioned. As it should be. Their tricks have affected ALL clubs. Just like in Spain. Madrid had to elevate it to UEFA so that Barça would finally be punished as it deserves. I hope justice is served. (translated)

The Santista nation has gained a reason more than special to celebrate. The board of Santos Football Club, after lengthy and complex negotiations, reached an agreement with the Union to establish a new concession period for the area of CT Rei Pelé! For another 20 years – extendable for another 20 – Peixão will continue to have the right to use the property. (translated)

The master sponsorship contract of Flamengo is on 'stand-by'. The parties decided to wait until there is a definition regarding the Provisional Measure that prohibited bets, which will still be analyzed by Congress. Flamengo has already received the payment for 2026. Regarding the payment for 2027 (BRL 268.5 million), the club is counting on an incoming BRL 120 MILLION in JANUARY. Some clubs are awaiting payment from Flamengo in January, such as West Ham (for Paquetá), Atlético de Madrid (Samuel Lino), Milan (Emerson Royal), and Al Sadd (Plata). In July, there are payments to teams such as River Plate (Joaquín Freitas) and Antwerp (Anthony Valencia). The Rubro-Negro is counting on the sponsor's funds for these commitments. (translated)

Let's recap the new tantrum of the scoundrel Kylian Mbappé: - he "gets injured" with France and leaves the concentration - all the Madrid players who are not with their national teams are training at Valdebebas - he says nothing and goes to Paris for vacation - he does not recover from his injury and is seen partying until the early hours of the morning This clown, who is not only one of the worst footballers Madrid has had, but whose club career will be one of the worst in the team, thinks he can laugh at everyone. I just hope for the day he leaves Madrid and we return to being the competent team he robbed us of two years ago. (translated)

🚨 Congressional leaders point out changes to the Provisional Measure ending the bets and say that the topic should be discussed after the elections. Party leaders assess that the MP should be CHANGED by Congress. Behind the scenes, lawmakers are orchestrating a TRANSITION PERIOD before the restrictions, the return of payments for licenses, and the removal of some sectors from the ban, instead of affecting the entire activity. • PRESSURE FROM FOOTBALL CLUBS Leaders highlight that negotiations still need to advance. Part of Congress is trying to REPEAL the MP and believes that the Government WILL NOT STRIVE to maintain it after the elections, considering that the measure was created with the ELECTORAL PERIOD in mind. "The pressure from the clubs on the lawmakers will be so great that I find it difficult for it to be approved (the MP)," said Paulinho da Força, president of Solidariedade (SP). Members of Lula's base deny this scenario. The government leader in the Senate, Teresa Leitão, said that the Planalto will seek out the president of Congress, Davi Alcolumbre, after the election to define the next steps. 🗞️ @JornalOGlobo 📸 TV Globo (translated)

Nation, ticket sales for Estudiantes x Flamengo, the first leg of the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, start this Thursday (1st) at 10 am. Tickets will be sold through the home club's sales platform. For more information on how to secure your ticket, visit 👇 https://t.co/xd9klkxMst (translated)

Maheta Molango, general director of the English Footballers' Union, criticizes the management of clubs in the Premier League and points out that the irrational investment in football is motivated by geopolitical and financial interests, rather than seeking profitability. (translated)

🚨 NOW! STF Minister, Luiz Fux accepts Flamengo's request to participate in action against the Provisional Measure that prohibits bets in Brazil. The Rubro-Negro claims that it intends to contribute by showing the perspective of a sports institution affected. According to Fla, the initiative seeks to help the STF assess the consequences of the change for the sport. Bap, president of Flamengo, criticizes the Lula Government's decision since the signing of the MP. Flamengo has taken the initiative ahead of other clubs that are also preparing an action. The process was initiated by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), which argue that the MP could cause irreversible effects before the Congress analysis and request an immediate evaluation by Fux. 🗞️ @JornalOGlobo 📸 Gustavo Moreno/STF (translated)