Will Corinthians vs. Flamengo be broadcast on Globo? Where to watch the Brasileirão

Flamengo once again demonstrated this week why it is considered one of the most structured clubs on the continent . Thanks to its financial management and firm approach to negotiations, Flamengo became the only team to receive full payment from Corinthians in 2024 .

The São Paulo club is facing a severe economic crisis and, to date, is in debt to all the clubs involved in its signings . This year alone, Timão has invested approximately R$172 million in 18 new signings, but has not yet been able to honor most of its commitments.

HOW FLAMENGO GUARANTEED PAYMENT

The situation was different with Flamengo, which established strict requirements for the release of its players. In the case of Matheuzinho, sold for R$21.48 million , the Rio de Janeiro club accepted an installment plan but demanded guarantees of payment.

Even so, Corinthians delayed the third installment and only paid off the outstanding amount in August, after Brax, the guarantor of the deal, assumed the obligation and subsequently transferred the funds to the Rubro-Negro. In the negotiations for Hugo Souza, Flamengo was even more categorical: they would only release the goalkeeper upon payment in full , which ultimately avoided major problems.

FULL PAYMENT

With these agreements, Flamengo became the only team not to suffer a default from Corinthians. The payment for Matheuzinho was only completed last month , even though the agreement was signed in February 2024. In early August, the remaining R$14 million finally reached the club's coffers.

CLASSIC IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

With the issues resolved off the field, Flamengo and Corinthians now meet on the pitch . The duel, valid for the Brasileirão, takes place this Sunday (28), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo.

The controversy surrounding the division of Libra's TV resources has gained new chapters. After Palmeiras spoke out against the injunction obtained by Flamengo in the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice, other clubs in the bloc: São Paulo, Santos, Atlético-MG, and Red Bull Bragantino, also released statements condemning the club's stance.

Flamengo's decision suspended the payment of R$77 million relating to one of the installments of the Brasileirão pay-per-view contract with TV Globo , funds that would be distributed among the other members of Libra.

CLUBS POSITIONS

• São Paulo: criticized the current Flamengo management, stating that it "ignores responsibility for contracts inherited from the past" and emphasized that the club's successful history was built over the years, not by current leaders. The Flamengo also accused Flamengo of financially harming Brazilian soccer .
• Santos: accused the red-black board of “ individualistic attitudes, of those who only look out for their own interests ”.
• Red Bull Bragantino: also repudiated the measure, highlighting that “ changing the rule mid-stream disrespects all the efforts made ”.
• Atlético-MG: was the fifth club to speak out against Flamengo , maintaining a similar tone to that of Palmeiras, which had classified the strategy as “predatory and vile” , with the aim of “financially suffocating” the other clubs.

FLAMENGO'S RESPONSE

In a statement released on Friday (26), the club argued that its right to veto was not respected and classified Libra's decision to impose the division criteria as "illegal". Flamengo claims to have attempted an amicable solution before resorting to the courts and justified the action as necessary to avoid losses.

"Flamengo reaffirms that its fight is for its representation to be respected, for Libra's decisions to be made within the rules set out in the Statute and the Law , and for the history and value of each club to be recognized for their merits, in a fair and balanced manner," says the official statement.

LIBRA POSITION

Libra also issued a statement condemning Flamengo's "unilateral and sudden decision." The organization emphasized that the measure "erodes the group's harmony" and noted that the distribution model had been discussed and democratically approved by members . With the case now in court, the R$77 million remains frozen until a new court ruling.

Real Madrid is no longer 100% in LaLiga. This Saturday (27), the merengue team was defeated by Atlético de Madrid 5-2, in a classic full of emotion , two comebacks and an inspired night by Julián Álvarez, the absolute highlight of the duel. Despite the stumble, Vini Jr 's team remains in the provisional lead of the championship.

Real Madrid's goals were scored by Mbappé and Arda Güler. Atlético Madrid found the net with Le Normand, Sorloth, and Julián Álvarez, who scored twice . Griezmann also scored in stoppage time, sealing the rout. With the result, Atlético Madrid reached 12 points and moved into fourth place.

LINEUPS

• Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet and Hancko; Simeone, Barrios, Koke and Nico González; Sorloth and Julián Álvarez.
• Real Madrid: Courtois; Álvaro Carreras, Huijsen, Militão and Carvajal; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Güler, Bellingham and Vini Jr; Mbappe.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

The derby started at a fast pace, with Atlético pressing from the start and creating two big chances before the 10-minute mark . The pressure paid off in the 14th minute, when Le Normand opened the scoring for the home side.

Real Madrid reacted quickly and equalized in the 25th minute, with a play by Güler, who passed to Mbappé to score. Shortly after, it was the Turkish midfielder's turn to find the net, after a great individual play by Vini Jr. , turning the game around .

Atlético, however, remained undeterred. Sorloth leveled the score in the first half. And early in the second half, the decisive turnaround came when Güler conceded a penalty on Nico González, which Álvarez converted . The Argentine then extended the lead with a perfect free kick, making it 4-2.

In stoppage time, Griezmann came off the bench and closed the account, ending a drought of more than 20 games without scoring and giving final numbers to the colchonera victory . With the result, Real Madrid remains at the top of the competition, but could be overtaken by Barcelona, who play this Sunday (28). Atlético de Madrid moved up to 5th place.