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Flamengo officially announced Betano as its new master sponsor , in a contract valid until December 2028. The agreement goes down in history as the largest ever signed in Brazilian football , surpassing the mark of R$250 million annually.

The brand's debut on the Manto Sagrado will take place on August 31, against Grêmio, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Before that, in the duel against Vitória, next Monday (25) , the uniform will already feature the slogan “NATION TRUSTS”, in reference to the partnership . Until then, FlamengoTV will remain printed on the front of the shirt.

CONTRACT APPROVAL

The agreement was approved by the Deliberative Council on Tuesday night (19), with a large majority: 654 votes in favor, 11 against and 4 abstentions . The guaranteed value is R$268.5 million per year, including bonuses for performance, conversions and sales, and may exceed R$1 billion over the life of the agreement.

The funds will be distributed as follows: R$220 million for soccer; R$12 million for Olympic sports; R$10 million for VIP boxes; R$10 million for retail; and R$5 million invested in Flamengo TV . In addition to men's soccer, the brand will also be featured on volleyball, basketball, and women's soccer uniforms.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Before Betano's official debut, Flamengo takes to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores . With a 1-0 victory in the first leg, Filipe Luís' team can even draw to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals.

Flamengo finalized its preparation to face Internacional this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre , for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The big news is the return of Arrascaeta, who served a suspension in the first duel between the clubs, won by Rubro-Negro 1-0, at Maracanã.

The main uncertainty in Flamengo 's lineup is in the defensive department. Filipe Luís is expected to decide just moments before the match who will partner Jorginho in midfield. Allan started in the first leg, while Saúl earned a chance in the Brasileirão last Sunday and received praise from both the fans and the coach, who praised his intensity on the field.

PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo is expected to field: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Allan (Saúl) and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique (Pedro) and Gonzalo Plata (Luiz Araújo) . The team is banking on the Uruguayan's return to provide greater attacking creativity and control the pace of the away game.

The likely starting lineup for Internacional under coach Roger Machado should be: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME

The game will be broadcast live from 9:30 pm on three different platforms: Globo (open TV and Globoplay), ESPN (closed TV, with subscription) and Disney+ (subscription streaming).

The stands are expected to be packed with fans this Wednesday (20), when Internacional faces Flamengo at Beira-Rio , in a decisive match for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. All tickets have been sold, and the Rio Grande do Sul club estimates it will receive approximately 50,000 people. The stadium's record attendance since the renovation was against River Plate, two years ago, with 50,479 in attendance.

In the first leg, held at Maracanã, "Mais Querido" won 1-0, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs only a draw to secure a spot in the quarterfinals . Filipe Luís's team has three wins and two draws in its last five Libertadores matches.

While Colorado has two wins, two losses, and one draw , Flamengo has prevailed in their two most recent head-to-head matches, one in the Libertadores and the other in the Brasileirão, with scores of 1-0 and 3-1.

WHERE TO WATCH

Tonight's duel will start at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast live on three platforms : Globo (open TV and Globoplay ), ESPN (closed TV, with subscription) and Disney+ (subscription streaming).

PROBABLE LINEUPS

The likely starting lineup for Internacional under coach Roger Machado should be: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

Coach Filipe Luís should repeat the base of the last games, sending onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).