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11 Jun 2024 | 08:45 |
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The president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, said this Monday (10) that the conviction of three Valencia fans by the Spanish Court for insults against Vinicius Junior shows that another step has been taken in the fight against racism .
This was the first conviction for racist acts in Spanish criminal courts. Furthermore, fans are also banned from attending any football stadium in Spain for two years.
"The decision is a beginning, a path, and shows the importance of pressure from society for the authorities to really get involved in this fight against racism. It was a punishment that I interpret as still mild, but the steps are being taken step by step", said the president of the CBF, who is with the Brazilian team in the United States.
"Racism will not disappear overnight. A decision of this magnitude will affect us. gives us more strength to continue the fight. From now on, racists need to at least be afraid of committing a terrible crime like this. The CBF was the first national entity to include penalties for sportspeople for racism and we will not stop. racism knows the extent of the pain", added Ednaldo Rodrigues.
The first black and northeastern person to hold the position, the president of the CBF is also a member of the Council of FIFA and Conmebol. Upon taking office at FIFA last year, he said that the fight against racism in football on the planet would be one of his priorities.
In May, FIFA announced a global plan against racism. The world entity adopted sports punishment for cases of prejudice in its 211 member countries. Last year, the CBF also contacted the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, La Liga, the Royal Spanish Federation and the Spanish government demanding punishment for the Brazilian player's attackers.
Shirt 7 of the Brazilian team positioned itself in the X, reinforcing that it will not lower its head and will continue to fight against racism. He also said that he is not a "victim of racism", but rather "a tormentor of racists".
Real Madrid communicated the decision of the Spanish Court. See the note issued by the club:
Real Madrid CF announces that the Court of Instruction No. 10 of Valencia issued today, Monday, June 10, 2024, a conviction in accordance with with the three young people accused of insulting, with racist shouts and gestures, our player Vinicius Junior in a La Liga match, held on May 21, 2023 at the Mestalla stadium between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF.
The three defendants were found guilty of a crime against the moral integrity of Vinicius Junior, aggravated by having acted with racist motivations, and each of them was sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from accessing football stadiums for a period two years.
The three accused assumed their criminal responsibility and made public a letter of apology addressed to our player Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid CF and other people who felt offended by their behavior. In addition to demonstrating their repentance, the three accused in their letter to fans ask that all traces of racism and intolerance be banned from competitions.
This is the first conviction for acts of this nature handed down by criminal courts .
Real Madrid, which joined the private prosecution with Vinicius Junior in this process, will continue to work to protect the values of our club and eradicate any racist behavior in the world of football and sport.
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The red-and-black fans sell out tickets in record time for the match against Grêmio at Maracanã, reinforcing the expectation of a full house in the decisive clash
28 Ago 2025 | 21:15 |
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Flamengo announced this Thursday (28) that there are no more tickets available for the duel against Grêmio , next Sunday (31), for the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is more than 60 thousand fans at Maracanã, a scenario that promises to transform the stadium into a cauldron to push the Rio team in search of another victory in the national competition.
The match is considered crucial for both teams. Mengão, the outright leader with 46 points, is looking to extend its lead over Palmeiras, second with 42, and Cruzeiro , third with 41. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, sees the match as a chance to react and halt the Rio de Janeiro team's momentum.
More than 60,000 tickets were made available, and approximately 65,000 people are expected to attend Maracanã, including free tickets. Tickets ranged from R$80 in the South section to R$500 in Maracanã Mais. All tickets were sold five days in advance.
The last time the team played at the stadium was in the 8-0 rout of Vitória , on a Monday night. Even at the unusual time, more than 60,000 fans showed up to support the team.
Flamengo 's likely starting lineup is expected to retain the same core from the last game. Thus, Filipe Luís is expected to field: Rossi, Varela, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Saúl, Arrascaeta, Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
The defender of the Mais Querido appeared at the Barra da Tijuca Court in a hearing about his children and denied failing to fulfill his obligations as a father.
28 Ago 2025 | 20:38 |
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Flamengo defender Léo Pereira was face to face with his ex-wife, Tainá Castro, in a hearing held this Thursday (28), at the Barra da Tijuca Forum, in Rio de Janeiro. The judicial meeting dealt with matters related to the former couple's children, Matteo, 4, and Helena, 5.
After leaving the scene, the player stated in an interview with the Leo Dias website that the process is proceeding smoothly and emphasized that he is upholding his parental responsibilities. " It was very calm, easy. It was just a hearing to discuss the children's issues. Today we only talk about the children. We have a good relationship, I've never failed to provide for the children, I'm very calm, the truth will always come out," the athlete stated.
Earlier, the LeoDias website revealed that Léo Pereira was given 72 hours to pay overdue child support. Failure to comply could result in arrest. The player has publicly denied this claim.
The marriage between the athlete and the digital influencer ended in 2023. Currently, Tainá Castro is married to fellow player Éder Militão, with whom she has a 3-year-old daughter , Cecília, the result of the Real Madrid defender's relationship with Karoline Lima, Léo Pereira's current girlfriend.
Hours before the hearing, Tainá Castro took to social media to report an unusual act by her ex-husband. According to her, Léo Pereira picked up their son Matteo to take him to soccer practice, a gesture that doesn't happen often.
The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais has already registered more than 360 infractions in 12 Serie A matches and tends to chop up games, although he issues cards within the national average.
28 Ago 2025 | 18:26 |
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The clash between Flamengo and Grêmio , scheduled for this Sunday (31), at 4 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship, will be conducted by Paulo Zanovelli . The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais is refereeing a game for the Mais Querido for the second time this season . In the first opportunity, against Mirassol, his performance generated criticism due to the excessive stoppages.
In that match, 36 fouls were called, 23 committed by the Red-Blacks and 13 by the opponents. The referee's style worries fans and experts, as the match could lose intensity and effective ball play.
The numbers confirm the trend. In 12 Brasileirão 2025 matches, Zanovelli called 362 fouls, an average of 30.17 fouls per match. This rate is considered high, especially compared to the Premier League , where the average is around 20 fouls per game.
Despite this, the issuing of cards hasn't kept pace with the same intensity. The referee has handed out 54 yellow cards so far, resulting in an average of 4.5 warnings per game , within the national league standard.
Maracanã is preparing for a big party next Sunday (30). With all tickets sold out, the expectation is for more than 60 thousand people present at the stadium . The Nation will be in force after the great 8-0 victory over the victory in the last round.
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