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Flamengo's organized supporters confirm absence from game against Vasco after criticizing ticket prices

'Jovem Fla' confirmed that it will not be present in the classic against Vasco, this Saturday, even after meeting with the board

Jovem Fla was punished in 2023, for acts of violence before a game between Flamengo and Vasco, and received a five-year suspension from the states

18 Abr 2025 | 12:16 |

The Torcida Jovem Fla (TJF) made a statement this Friday morning (18), through an official note, and asked that ticket prices be reduced by the red-black board. In addition, the fans confirmed that they will not be present at the classic against Vasco , this Saturday, even after meeting with the board. However, the note thanks the management for helping them return.

Jovem Fla was punished in 2023 for acts of violence before a game between Flamengo and Vasco, and received a five-year ban from states across Brazil. The fans even organized a return for April and met with the board to "discuss improvements" and "seek support in getting closer to the club". According to the note, Flamengo has shown a willingness to help with the return to the stadiums.

CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL NOTE FROM JOVEM FLA

We would also like to request that the current Flamengo board reevaluate its ticket pricing policy.

We inform the authorities that, considering that the punishment of our teams is still pending, we will not be present at the game against Vasco da Gama. We understand that, at this moment, it is necessary to retreat so that we can soon achieve our long-awaited return to the place we should never have left.

We hope that any potential problem involving public safety in this game will be dealt with individually, with the CPF of the person involved being held responsible, and not the CNPJ of the institution.

We would also like to ask that the current Flamengo board reevaluate its ticket pricing policy . We understand the financial readjustment process that the club is facing, but we believe that it is possible to reflect and, as soon as possible, adjust the prices so that the popular fans can return to Maracanã — the stage of so many joys and memories.

We would also like to thank the current board of Flamengo for their willingness and willingness to help bring our institution back to the stands and for understanding the great lack of our presence in the stands throughout Brazil.

TICKET PRICES HAVE GENERATED CONTROVERSY

This is not the first demonstration against Flamengo's current pricing policy, however. Last Wednesday, against Juventude, the fans protested with chants and banners, demanding cheaper tickets. Other figures have already spoken out with comments on the subject, such as idol Júnior, former player Felipe Melo and commentator José Carlos Araújo, among others.

Defender Danilo himself, who scored his first goal for his beloved club against Juventude, admitted that it would be more exciting to play with a full Maracanã . Against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, just over 31 thousand people were in the stadium, which had two sectors closed: Upper East and part of the South. The board's plan is to only open if there is demand.

Fans, on the other hand, argue that there is no demand due to the prices . If they were lower, fans believe the team would have no problem filling every space in the stadium.

Flamengo will face Vasco this Saturday, at Maracanã, but with the rivals at their disposal. The match, valid for the fifth round of the Brasileirão, starts at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). Tickets are on sale for the red-black fans.

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Landim says Gabigol's renewal at Flamengo "didn't make sense"

The former president of Mengão had the player's new contract in his hands, but chose not to sign with more than a year remaining on the initial agreement.

Rodolfo Landim opens up about Gabigol's renewal process with Flamengo - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

09 Ago 2025 | 08:48 |

A recent idol and protagonist of historic moments, Gabigol said goodbye to Flamengo at the end of 2024. Rodolfo Landim's management chose not to renew the former number 99's contract , a decision that the former president himself explained in an interview with Penido's Podcast.

Landim on Gabigol's renewal at Flamengo: "It didn't make sense to sign a contract for another five years"

"Do you think Flamengo could have kept Gabigol? Man, that's a tough question for someone who had the power to do it. Gabigol is an idol to me and to all Flamengo fans . He will remain in the history books. What he did for Flamengo will be remembered forever," Landim stated, before adding:

"The results we had in 2023 and 2024 didn't make sense to sign a contract for another five years, which was the length he wanted. A lower amount would be fine, but it was a lot of money. He's still a young and valuable player, but the club needs to manage its finances responsibly. We need to consider the total cost, not just the salary, and ensure the decision is sustainable for Flamengo," he concluded.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND GABIGOL

Gabigol arrived at Flamengo in January 2019, on loan from Inter Milan (ITA), and had a memorable year: he scored the goals in the Libertadores Cup title and was a key player in the club's seventh Brazilian championship . In 2020, the club acquired his rights outright for R$79 million.

In six seasons wearing the Sacred Mantle, the striker played 306 games, scored 161 goals , gave 43 assists and won: two Libertadores, two Brasileiros, two Copa do Brasil, two Supercopas do Brasil, one Recopa Sudamericana and four Cariocas.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

While Gabigol begins his career at Cruzeiro, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brasileirão . This Saturday (9), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), the team faces Mirassol at Maracanã, in the 19th round. Mengão aims for victory to remain at the top of the competition.

Flamengo's organized supporters confirm absence from game against Vasco after criticizing ticket prices