FLAMENGO OPENS CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST VASCAÍNO INFLUENCER WHO ACCUSED THE CLUB OF 'MURDERING' NINHO CREWS

Last Monday (01), Flamengo took legal action in Rio de Janeiro against Fernando Lima de Sousa, known as Zé Colmeia, Vasco fan, digital influencer and pre-candidate for councilor for Rio. Negro filed a criminal complaint accusing Fernando of defamation for statements made in a video posted on Instagram. In the recording, Zé Colmeia accused Flamengo and its administrators of having "murdered" the young victims of the fire at Ninho do Urubu, in 2019.

“That same club What you defend is the club of this hypocrisy that ten children were murdered, because that was extermination, and damn, no one served any jail time”, said Zé Colmeia in the video. The statements were included in a "video response" to midfielder Gérson, a Flamengo player. The influencer did not like the athlete's statement that Maracanã "is Flamengo's home".

Flamengo asks the Rio Court to accept the criminal complaint and order the influencer to pay compensation of no less than R$70,000. The case is in the 20th Criminal Court of the Capital. The decision to take the matter to court reflects the seriousness of the accusations made by Fernando and the club's intention to defend its honor and the memory of the deceased young people.

The The fire at Ninho do Urubu, which occurred in 2019, was a tragedy that deeply impacted the club and Brazilian football. Zé Colmeia's words, attacking Flamengo and holding its administrators responsible in an accusatory manner, generated outrage in the red-black community. Flamengo's legal response also aims to prevent such unfounded statements from spreading without consequences.

The action filed by Flamengo against Zé Colmeia highlights the tension between rival fans and the importance of holding public statements accountable that go beyond the limits of sports criticism. The outcome of the case could set significant precedents for defamation cases involving public figures and sporting institutions.