Confusion among the fans forced security to have a heavier intervention
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The game between Palmeiras and Flamengo had to be interrupted due to pepper gas. The substance was affecting the performance of players who had to stop for not being able to keep their eyes on the ball. The military police and stadium security used this intervention due to fights between the fans.
This past Saturday (08) Flamengo faced Palmeiras at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo. The game for the 14th round of the Brasileirão was paralyzed twice because the players were unable to keep their eyes open. Players were being affected by pepper spray.
The substance, normally used for crowd control by the military police, was used by those responsible for the security of the game. Outside the stadium, the two fans were facing each other in a brutal way, which forced the officials to use the artifice. The gas ended up entering the stadium, affecting the athletes and even the fans in the stands.
The first interruption happened in the 16th minute of the game, even before Palmeiras' first goal, which happened in the 24th minute. Luan, a Palmeiras player, was the first to stop. He was still with the ball when he crouched down and pulled his shirt over his face to cover his eyes and nose. The game had to stop completely with more players feeling affected. The ball stopped for two minutes.
After play resumed, it had to be stopped a second time ten minutes later. The region was apparently pacified, when at 26 minutes there was the same problem with the police having to intervene with gas. There were another 4 minutes of waiting until the effect wore off. In total there were almost 7 minutes of interruption in the first half.
According to the reporter Vinícius Bueno, from sportv, the confrontation between supporters outside the stadium took place on Rua Palestra Itália, as Flamengo fans would have tried to access the June festival that takes place inside the headquarters alviverde. Palmeiras, in a note, denied the information.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
The power of the Red-Black Nation
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In the last round of the Brasileirão, the match between Flamengo and Criciúma recorded an impressive feat: the biggest audience of the championship to date. The Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília, was the stage for this record, receiving no less than 60,127 paying fans. This number surpassed the previous record, which belonged to the classic between São Paulo and Palmeiras, played at Morumbi, with 55,694 tickets sold.
Flamengo's performance in attracting crowds is nothing new. The red and black fans, known for their passion and loyalty, have been a constant highlight in terms of presence in the stadiums. Of the ten matches with the biggest audiences in the Brasileirão so far, five had Flamengo as the home team. This data highlights the strength and magnetism that the Rio team exerts on its fans.
FLAMENGO HAS A SHOW IN THE BRASILEIRÃO
The match against Criciúma not only marked the return of Flamengo to leadership in in terms of audience, but it also reinforced the importance of fans for the football spectacle. Mané Garrincha, one of the biggest stadiums in Brazil, was taken over by a sea of red and black shirts, creating a vibrant and pulsating atmosphere. The energy coming from the stands certainly influenced the performance of the players on the field, who responded to the support with a convincing performance.
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