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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)

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)

🚨 AGORA! Arrascaeta vai desfalcar o Flamengo por 6 semanas e vira baixa para as semifinais da Libertadores. O meia fraturou o punho esquerdo hoje, em Coreia do Sul 1x4 Uruguai, e está fora dos 2 jogos contra o Estudiantes, nos dias 15 e 22 de outubro. Arrascaeta só teria condições de disputar o jogo de volta em caso de recuperação excepcional em 4 semanas, mas o Fla vê com pessimismo uma volta antes das 6 semanas. 🗞️ @ESPNBrasil | @pedroivoalmeida 📸 Adriano Fontes/CRF #Flamengo #Libertadores #Arrascaeta

🚨 A CBF definiu as datas e horários das semifinais da Copa do Brasil entre Vasco e Palmeiras. Ida: 01/11, domingo, às 16h (de Brasília) Palmeiras x Vasco — Nubank Parque, em São Paulo. Volta: 08/11, domingo, às 17h Vasco x Palmeiras — São Januário, no Rio de Janeiro. 📷 Matheus Lima #CopaDoBrasil #Vasco #Palmeiras

🚨 Fluminense NÃO aceita pedido do Palmeiras por 10% da carga do Maracanã na semifinal da Libertadores. O laudo de segurança do estádio limita o setor visitante a 4 mil lugares — número também exigido pela Conmebol para as semifinais da competição. Portanto, o Flu tem a obrigação de disponibilizar 4 mil ingressos aos palmeirenses, e não 10% da carga total de 65 mil lugares do Maracanã. 🗞️ @OGlobo_Esportes 📸 Leonardo Brasil/FFC #Libertadores #Fluminense #Palmeiras

Estudiantes tenta acordo para enfrentar o Flamengo no Estádio UNO pela Libertadores. O impasse está no setor visitante. A Conmebol exige estádios com ao menos 30 mil lugares nas semifinais e 4 mil para a torcida visitante. O UNO comporta 32 mil, mas o setor visitante cabe apenas 2 mil. Estudiantes e Flamengo tentam uma solução. O Rubro-Negro está aberto ao diálogo, mas exige 4 mil lugares para sua torcida, e com segurança. Uma possibilidade é o clube argentino destinar outro espaço do UNO aos visitantes. Se não houver acordo, o Estudiantes terá de mudar o local da partida. Cilindro de Avellaneda, do Racing, e La Fortaleza, do Lanús, são opções segundo a imprensa argentina. A Conmebol quer que a situação seja resolvida o mais rápido possível. 🗞️ @OGlobo_Esportes | @diogodantas 📸 José Tramontin/CAP #Libertadores #Estudiantes #Flamengo

𝑷𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒂! 🏆🐔 As datas e horários dos jogos das semifinais da Copa Sul-Americana estão definidos! O Galo inicia o confronto em casa, na @ArenaMRV, e decide a vaga fora de casa, no Uruguai. 🏴🏳️ https://t.co/gu0xAcj68g #CopaSulAmericana #Futebol #Galo

🚨 Atenção! Estudiantes corre risco de não poder enfrentar o Flamengo no estádio UNO, pelas semifinais da Libertadores. O time argentino já consultou a Conmebol para tentar mandar o jogo no UNO. O estádio comporta cerca de 32 mil pessoas, mas não consegue disponibilizar os 4 mil lugares exigidos para visitantes. A utilização também dependerá da aprovação do FLAMENGO. "Faremos o possível para jogar no UNO. Dependerá muito do Flamengo. Caso contrário, procuraremos outro estádio”, afirmou Verón, presidente do Estudiantes. Caso não seja possível atuar no UNO, surgem como alternativas EL CILINDRO, do Racing, e LA FORTALEZA, do Lanús. 🗞️ @TyCSports 📸 Estudiantes #Libertadores #Estudiantes #Flamengo

Semifinais da Copa @Sudamericana definidas! Vasco e Montevideo City Torque decidem em casa. Qual será a grande final? https://t.co/u9xvCML5QV #CopaSudamericana #Futebol #Semifinais

😐🔴⚫ Pulgar e o prêmio de herói do jogo na classificação do Flamengo para as semifinais da Libertadores! 📸 Staff Images #futebol #flamengo #libertadores #ge https://t.co/9SzBTC6yAx #futebol #flamengo #libertadores

Admar Lopes revelou que há cerca de 10 dias o Vasco recebeu uma resposta negativa da CONMEBOL sobre a inscrição de Colidio na Sul-Americana. De acordo com o português, o River Plate já havia inscrito o atacante na competição antes mesmo de conhecer o chaveamento que colocaria o Cruzmaltino como possível adversário nas quartas de final. O dirigente revelou que o clube está novamente tentando reverter a situação e inscrever o atacante para as semifinais da competição. Segundo Admar, Colidio o pergunta todos os dias se há alguma novidade na situação. 📷 Matheus Lima #Vasco #Colidio #SulAmericana

Expulso contra a LDU, Abel Ferreira chega a 15 cartões vermelhos pelo Palmeiras. O treinador vai desfalcar o Verdão no jogo de ida contra o Fluminense, pelas semifinais da Libertadores. Foi a 15ª expulsão desde sua chegada ao Palmeiras, em outubro de 2020, e a 4ª suspensão neste ano. • LISTA DAS 15 EXPULSÕES Ceará — Copa do Brasil 2020 Flamengo — Supercopa 2021 Atlético-MG — Brasileirão 2021 Athletico-PR — Recopa Sul-Americana 2022 Santos — Brasileirão 2022 Cuiabá — Brasileirão 2023 Flamengo — Supercopa 2023 Fortaleza — Copa do Brasil 2023 Flamengo — Copa do Brasil 2024 Corinthians — Paulista 2025 São Paulo — Brasileirão 2025 Corinthians — Paulista 2026 São Paulo — Brasileirão 2026 Fluminense — Brasileirão 2026 LDU — Libertadores 2026 🗞️ @ESPNBrasil 📸 Reprodução/ESPN #Palmeiras #Libertadores #Futebol

O Galo garantiu R$ 4,2 milhões em premiação ao eliminar o Santos e avançar às semifinais da Copa Sul-Americana. Ao todo, o Alvinegro já faturou R$ 14 milhões em premiações na competição. 📸 Pedro Souza/Atlético-MG https://t.co/G4K9kybltS #CopaSulAmericana #AtléticoMG #Futebol