Flamengo focuses on security in a statement about fans at Maracanã

Flamengo published, this Wednesday (01), an official note to clarify its position in the debate on the division of revenues within Libra . The club reaffirmed its support for the creation of the league, but highlighted differences in relation to the criteria adopted for the distribution of part of the transmission values.

Flamengo on the confusion with the League: "The Statute determines that the solution must be unanimous"

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM FLAMENGO

" Flamengo joined Libra because it wanted to and because it believes in a league. The club wants an agreement; it doesn't impose anything on anyone, nor can it accept impositions. The issue revolves around the criteria for dividing the 30% share of TV broadcast revenue ."

Libra put six scenarios for the division to a vote. The Statute stipulates that the solution must be unanimous. Flamengo and other clubs voted on different scenarios . There was no consensus, and Flamengo went to court because the funds were being paid according to a division not approved by all the clubs.

UNDERSTAND THE IMPASSE

Currently, the club, under the management of president Bap, is pushing for an adjustment in the amounts received from broadcasting rights, which the board considers outdated. This stance has generated resistance from other Libra teams, such as Palmeiras, Santos, Vitória, and Atlético-MG , who refuse to renegotiate the terms.

Recently, Flamengo managed to get a court to block R$77 million relating to the division of pay-per-view, an amount stipulated in the contract signed between Libra and Globo during the administration of former president Rodolfo Landim , which the club claims does not have a document proving the signature.

FOCUS ALSO ON THE FIELD

While the dispute continues behind the scenes, Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro this Thursday (02), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The confrontation will be broadcast by SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced changes to the calendar starting in 2026 , including changes to state championships. The Campeonato Carioca will have four fewer matches compared to 2025, with 11 games scheduled between January 11 and March 8.

REASON FOR CHANGE

The adjustment in Carioca meets an agenda presented by Flamengo , aiming to free up dates for national competitions and reduce the overload on the calendar , especially considering the long break for the World Cup.

HOW IT WAS IN 2025

Last year, Flamengo played 15 matches in the Campeonato Carioca , winning the tournament. The competition began on January 12th and ended on March 16th. Flamengo is a proponent of the idea of reducing the number of players, and in the current tournament, it was the team that submitted the competition model.

OTHER CALENDAR CHANGES

The Brasileirão will start earlier, on January 28th, unlike previous editions, which began between late March and early April. Furthermore, the CBF confirmed the implementation of semi-automatic offside rules starting in 2026 and that the Copa do Brasil will now be decided by a single match.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Despite the CBF's announcements, Flamengo's 2025 calendar is still going full steam ahead. The Mais Querido faces Cruzeiro this Thursday (02), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast on SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

The clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro , scheduled for this Thursday (2) at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã, is one of the most anticipated of the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The match not only defines positions in the leadership, but also marks the reunion of Gabigol with the former club. Currently at Cruzeiro, the striker will have the challenge of facing the red-black fans who idolized him so much.

Gabigol became one of the most iconic players in Flamengo's recent history. Signed in 2019, he led a multi-championship generation and won over fans with decisive performances and a strong sense of belonging to the club. Without renewing his contract, he left the club at the end of 2024, after a year of ups and downs and controversy, ending a run marked by goals and achievements.

CHALLENGES ON THE CRUISE

No stranger to the Maracanã stadium, where he scored 82 goals—79 for Flamengo and three for Santos —Gabigol arrives as a reserve for Leonardo Jardim's Cruzeiro. Even so, the striker is a promising offensive force for the Minas Gerais team, scoring 13 goals this season and playing a key role in the victories over Bahia and Flamengo.

DUEL FOR LEADERSHIP

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off in a thrilling scenario. The home team leads the championship with 54 points, while the visitors have 50, maintaining a high-tension clash with multiple tactical nuances. The match promises a large crowd and plenty of excitement for fans, especially as Gabigol returns to his old home.

GABIGOL AT ATLÉTICO-MG?

Gabigol hasn't received any official offers from Atlético-MG yet. However, even if he did, the striker wouldn't consider leaving Cruzeiro for a rival in the same city. Since his arrival, the number 9 has developed an affinity with Raposa, a factor that reinforces his continued presence in Belo Horizonte.