Players must fold their hands at the wrists to signal to the referee that they have been the target of racist insults
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana could "inaugurate" Conmebol's new protocol for cases of racism. The South American entity will follow FIFA's recommendation, which provides for the use of "crossed arms" to denounce racism in games.
Players must cross their hands at wrist height to signal to the referee that they have been targeted of racist insults. Conmebol announced on September 5th that it would implement the gesture in its competitions.
"The racist incident gesture, which will allow players, referees and technical staff to take a firm stance against racism, will be integrated into the three-level procedure for discriminatory incidents in all tournaments organized by Conmebol from 2024 onwards", says the Excerpt from a Conmebol statement.
The regulation provides for a procedure with three "phases" in case of racism, which could result in the definitive suspension of the match. The referee will need to consult relevant authorities and experts before opting for suspension.
First phase: Interruption of the match after the referee, players or those responsible for the competitions point out a case of racism. A statement will be issued to the stadiums explaining the reason for the interruption.Third phase: Permanent suspension of the match. The regulations provide that "the referee will take this measure only after consulting the authorities and experts, and if he considers it safe to do so."
Atlético-MG, Fluminense, São Paulo, Botafogo and Flamengo are still alive in Libertadores. Corinthians, Fortaleza, Cruzeiro and Athletico are trying to win the South American title.
17/09 - 9:30 pm (Brasília time) - Colo-Colo x River Plate
18/09 - 7:00 pm - Fluminense x Atlético-MG
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18/09 - 9:30pm - Botafogo x São Paulo
19/09 - 7pm - Flamengo x Peñarol
Quarter-finals of the South American Championship (games one way)09/17 - 9:30 pm (Brasília time) - Fortaleza x Corinthians
09/18 - 9:30 pm - Lanús x Ind. Medellín
p>19/09 - 9:30 pm - Libertad x Cruzeiro
19/09 - 9:30 pm - Athletico x Racing
Striker will be left out of the quarter-final duel
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Flamengo will not be able to count on Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, in the clash against Peñarol (URU), valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, this Thursday (19). Although the striker did not suffer any injury, the club informed that he will be left off the list for precautionary reasons.
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not relate him to the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season”, informed Rubro-Negro.
DE LA CRUZ'S RETURN
The main news for Tite's team is the return of Uruguayan midfielder De La Cruz, who has recovered from a muscle injury and will return to the starting lineup after being left out of Mengão's last three matches. The player is a key player in the midfield and his return promises to reinforce the team's performance in the match that will take place at Maracanã, at 7pm (Brasília time).
Newly signed Alex Sandro and Gonzalo Plata, who made their debuts in the victory against Vasco, should be kept in the starting lineup. Ayrton Lucas appears as a possible option for left-back, while Carlos Alcaraz, the club's recent addition, should start the game on the bench.
Flamengo will need to adapt to the calendar, as they will also compete in the Club World Cup
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Next season is promising. That's at least in terms of Dates. The calendar defined by Conmebol for 2025 has some points that demand the clubs' attention. Mainly those who usually qualify for continental tournaments.
Who plays in the initial stages
For Brazilian clubs, who enter the second preliminary stage of the Libertadores , the competition starts on February 19th. Whoever is going to play in this knockout stage needs to be minimally organized so as not to fall midway.
Whoever plays in the Libertadores will have an intense group stage. There will be six games in two months, between April and May. The competition will fill six of the nine possible midweeks in the period.
On the other hand, the interval between the end of the group stage and the beginning of the round of 16 will last practically two and a half months. The base date for the start of the knockout stage is August 13th.
Are you going to the World Cup?Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense are already confirmed in the FIFA World Cup. The competition takes place between June 15th and July 13th. It may be that someone falls early and receives an unwanted refreshment. But this depends on how the CBF will fit the national calendar into the scope made by Conmebol.
South American Playoff x Libertadores maintainedThe CBF even tried take away, but the playoff between the third-placed teams in the Libertadores and the second-placed teams in the Sudamericana group stage is maintained. They already take place from July 15/16. Therefore, very close to the end of the World Cup.
Fifa date attached to the World Cup< /b>Preparation for the Club World Cup may be affected by national team call-ups. There is a FIFA date (qualifiers games) at the beginning of June. The teams will meet between the 2nd and 10th. The Club World Cup starts five days later.
What will be the CBF's response?Now the size of the problem will be effectively measured when the CBF fulfills the task of defining what the 2025 calendar will be like.
< Will everything stop during the World Cup? Will you preserve, even partially, the FIFA dates? How big are the States? The fact is that the year will not have more than 365 days. < /p>
Mais Querido received a large fine from the South American entity
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This last Tuesday (17), Conmebol fined Flamengo because of flares in the Maracanã stands on August 15, when Mais Querido hosted Bolívar, for the round of 16 of the Libertadores.
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O Mais Querido was a repeat offender and ended up falling under article 12.2 c) of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code, which talks about “lighting flares, fireworks or any other type of pyrotechnic object”. Thus, Flamengo will have to pay a fine of US$ 20 thousand (R$ 110.4 thousand) and another US$ 13.3 thousand (R$ 73.6 thousand) to "replace the expenses incurred by the entity in the hospitality space ", which must be the obligation of the home club according to article 4.2.13 of the Libertadores Club Manual.
Flamengo will have seven days to appeal the decision. If you are interested in pursuing it, Mais Querido will need to send a request to the Conmebol Commission and Appeals. If unsuccessful, the money from the fine will be deducted from the competition's broadcasting rights.
So, Mais Querido already turns on the alert for the next game. That's because Mais Querido returns to the field this Thursday (19), in a game valid for the Libertadores, against Peñarol. The expectation is for a packed Maracanã.
The ball rolls at 7pm, with live transmission throughout Brazil on ESPN, on a closed channel, and Disney+, via streaming. The decision will be valid for the Libertadores quarter-finals.
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