End of the line! Gerson is no longer a Flamengo player

The crisis between Flamengo and Libra gained a new episode this Tuesday (30). Palmeiras president Leila Pereira harshly criticized the Rio de Janeiro club's stance and even suggested the creation of a new league that would not include the team with the largest fan base in the country. " My suggestion would be to create another league excluding Flamengo . I think Flamengo has to play alone," Leila stated in an interview with Esporte Record.

Leila Pereira, president of Flamengo: "I think Flamengo has to play alone"

The director mocked the possibility of the Red-Black team playing without rivals: "Palmeiras doesn't play alone, Flamengo doesn't play alone. Only if they want to play against their U-20 team. I want to see the viewership they'll get ," she teased. For Leila, Flamengo's attitude doesn't strengthen Brazilian football. "Managers with this mentality don't enhance our product at all," she concluded.

THE BLOCKING OF FUNDS

The trigger for the dispute was Flamengo 's decision to appeal to the Rio de Janeiro courts to prevent Rede Globo from transferring R$77 million to Libra clubs, relating to the audience clause in the Brasileirão broadcast contract .

According to Rubro-Negro, the revenue distribution model, especially the 30% linked to the audience , is unfair and could generate losses exceeding R$100 million per season compared to the agreement valid until 2024.

FLAMENGO'S POSITION

In an official statement, the club stated that it sought dialogue but encountered "intransigence" from the other members of Libra. The board, now led by Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP), argues that legal action is necessary to ensure that " the history and value of each club are recognized in a fair and balanced manner ." The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice's decision even blocked the portion allocated to Flamengo itself, which generated a strong backlash behind the scenes.

REACTIONS IN LIBRA

In addition to Palmeiras, São Paulo and Atlético-MG also openly criticized Flamengo's move, calling it detrimental to Brazilian football . Libra itself released an official statement condemning the move and vowed to fight in court to maintain its current contract.

Flamengo returns to the field next Saturday (5), at 6:30 pm, against Bahia, at Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match marks another decisive commitment in the fight for the leadership of the competition and will have a guaranteed presence of the Nação Rubro-Negra in the visiting sector.

To purchase tickets, visiting fans must register their facial biometrics on Bahia's official website before purchasing. The procedure should be completed as follows: Access the link: https://ingresse.com/facial/bahia/ Log in with your username and password or create an account.

Then, take a selfie as instructed and send a photo of your official ID (driver's license or ID with CPF). After validation, fans can make their purchase at ingressos.flamengo.com.br . If you have any questions or experience issues during the process, Bahia support can be reached via WhatsApp at (71) 93618-3311.

SALES SCHEDULE

09/30 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 1 (1 star) / Nation Without Borders

09/30 – 6pm: Maraca Nation 1

09/30 – 8pm: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)

10/01 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)

10/01 – 2pm: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)

10/01 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 3

October 1st – 6pm: General Public Online

03/10 – 10am: End of cancellations and online sales

VISITOR SECTOR VALUES

Gate 6 – Visitors Section (Flamengo): R$ 140.00

After beating Corinthians in a comeback at Neo Química Arena , Flamengo arrives at the direct confrontation against Cruzeiro with an advantage in the table. The red-black team has 54 points in 24 games , four more than the Minas Gerais team, which has played 25 matches so far. The duel takes place this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã, and promises to be one of the most anticipated games of the Brazilian Championship.

Two days before the match, tickets are still available, restricted to the South section of the stadium. Tickets are sold exclusively through the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br, and entry is only permitted with facial biometrics . To do so, fans must register in advance at biometria.flamengo.com.br .

STEP BY STEP

Register your facial biometrics. Go to ingressos.flamengo.com.br . Log in with your email/password, Nação account, or FLAID. Select the Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro match . Select the South section and click "Buy Tickets." Fill in the fan's information (name, CPF, and date of birth). Confirm the purchase, accept the terms of use, and make the payment.

SOUTHERN SECTOR VALUES

Maraca Nation 1: R$ 25

Maraca Nation 2: R$ 35

Maraca Nation 3: R$40

General Public: R$ 100 (half price: R$ 50)

ACCESS TO MARACANÃ

Flamengo reiterates that entry will only be permitted with facial biometrics, accompanied by an official photo ID. Free tickets and half-price tickets follow legal regulations and are subject to availability. Online sales close on October 2nd at 8 p.m.