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Flamengo sent a notice to Globo and the other Libra clubs requesting that the transfer of pay-per-view funds be suspended until a new agreement is reached on the division of television revenues. The club believes that, as it generates the largest audience, it should receive a larger share—a position that generated strong reaction from the other members of the bloc.

The decision was made by the current Flamengo board, led by Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP), which disagrees with the terms signed by the previous administration. According to internal calculations, Flamengo would have suffered a loss of approximately R$100 million, while clubs such as Bahia, Red Bull Bragantino, Atlético-MG, and Vitória would benefit . The information was revealed by journalist Rodrigo Mattos of UOL.

THE POINT OF FRICTION

Broadcast rights are divided into three categories: free-to-air TV, cable TV, and pay-per-view. Flamengo doesn't dispute the first two, but disagrees with the model applied to the latter , as it lost much of its previous agreements.

The agreement between Globo and Libra expects to raise R$1.17 billion to be distributed among the 20 Brasileirão clubs . The impasse lies in the variable pay-per-view amount, estimated between R$100 million and R$200 million, which currently takes into account metrics such as Ibope.

The club's board of directors argues that the division should be proportional to the number of subscribers. The club believes it makes no sense for both parties to receive the same amount in a match like Flamengo vs. Red Bull Bragantino, since most of the audience watches the match to support Flamengo.

ON THE FIELD

While the board puts pressure behind the scenes, the squad continues to prepare for the resumption of the season . Under the command of Filipe Luís, the players are off this Tuesday (9) and will return on Wednesday (10), with an eye on the duel against Juventude, on September 14, in Caxias do Sul, for the Brasileirão.

Flamengo launched a bold initiative this Tuesday (09/09/2025): to ask the UN for official recognition of the Rubro-Negra Nation as the first "symbolic-cultural Nation" in the world . The announcement was made by Zico, the club's greatest idol , in a speech broadcast from Maracanã via Flamengo TV.

According to the former player, the power of the fans goes beyond football. " If we were a country, we would have the 36th largest population in the world. We are more than 45 million people united by the same flag, the same culture, and the same feeling that spans generations ," said Galinho.

The movement seeks to give symbolic meaning to something already evident in practice: the red-and-black fan base is not only numerous, but also carries symbols, songs, traditions, heroes, and a collective identity that transcends borders. The proposal reinforces that passion for the club is already a recognized cultural expression within and outside Brazil.

FANS CAN PARTICIPATE THROUGH PETITION

As part of the initiative, the platform peticao.flamengo.com.br was created, where fans can digitally sign and support the petition. Public engagement is considered essential to give visibility to the movement , which already mobilizes millions of people on social media and digital environments.

CAMPAIGN HAS CREATION OF ARTPLAN

The campaign was conceived by the agency Artplan, with strategy from Quintal, and features multiplatform developments to reinforce the club's cultural presence. In addition to Zico , Adriano Imperador also joined the initiative, adding even more symbolism to the movement. As the promotional material highlighted: few nations can claim to have both a king and an emperor.

Gerson's departure from Flamengo came under unexpected circumstances. The team captain, highly regarded among fans and earning one of the highest salaries in the squad, chose to accept an offer from Zenit of Russia even before the Club World Cup. The official announcement was only made after the tournament in the United States, sparking criticism of the midfielder's choice.

The midfielder, who was once a regular in the Brazilian national team , was not named in Carlo Ancelotti's latest squad. The absence is seen as a reflection of his transfer to Russian football, which analysts and fans consider a detrimental move to his career.

NEWSPAPER REVEALS DISSATISFACTION

According to the sports portal Euro-football.ru, the player is reportedly unhappy at Zenit and has already expressed regret over his decision. The publication also notes that the midfielder would like to return to Flamengo , but the Flamengo board is reportedly unwilling to reopen negotiations for his immediate return.

By leaving his beloved club for Russia, Gerson left behind his idol status and undisputed starting position , as well as the environment where he lived what he called his "dream." Today, he faces the challenge of regaining his prominence and returning to high-level performance. His next opportunity to prove himself will be in the Zenit match scheduled for the 14th.

AND FLAMENGO?

Filipe Luís ' team returns to the field on Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be played at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, where Flamengo has not won since 1997.