Tag: Brazilian Football
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Flamengo and LiBRA Clash Over TV Rights Distribution Rules
Background of the dispute The ongoing disagreement between Flamengo and LiBRA (Liga do Futebol Brasileiro) entered a new phase on Friday, after Flamengo publicly commented on a court-ordered block affecting a portion of TV rights payments destined for LiBRA members. LiBRA responded to the Flamengo communication, arguing that the league’s revenue distribution rules are clearly…
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Libra Distribution Rules: Flamengo’s Statute Defense in TV Revenue Dispute
Overview of the dispute The rift between Flamengo and LiBRA (Liga do Futebol Brasileiro) intensified this week after Flamengo acknowledged a court-ordered blockage of a portion of the TV rights payments for the Brazilian Championship. The money in question would be distributed among LiBRA members. In response, LiBRA issued a formal statement challenging Flamengo’s interpretation…
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Edu Manga, Palmeiras idol of the 1980s, dies
Remembering Edu Manga, Palmeiras icon of the 1980s Edu Manga, a Brazilian footballer whose pace and precise dribbling made him a beloved figure at Palmeiras in the late 1980s, has died. He rose through the club’s youth ranks and broke into the professional team between 1985 and 1989, leaving a lasting imprint on the club…
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LiBRA Clarifications on Flamengo’s Position in Brazilian Football
In a formal statement, LiBRA presents a clear distinction between truth and distortion in the ongoing discussions surrounding Flamengo and the future structure of Brazilian football. The federation emphasizes transparency, sustained dialogue, and a collective path that benefits all clubs and the millions of fans who follow the sport across the country. Key LiBRA clarifications…
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Libra Rebutts Flamengo: Revenue Distribution Rule in Statute
Overview of the Flamengo-LiBRA Dispute The latest chapter in the dispute between Flamengo and LiBRA (Liga do Futebol Brasileiro) centers on a court-ordered block on a portion of television rights payments intended for LiBRA members. Flamengo had publicly criticized the decision to suspend a portion of the income and drew media attention to the legal…
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Edu Manga: Palmeiras Idol of the 1980s Dies
Palmeiras Idol from the 1980s Passes Away Football mourns the loss of Edu Manga, a dazzling winger who became an icon for Palmeiras during the mid-to-late 1980s. From the club’s youth system to the first team, his pace and precise dribbles made him a fixture on the right flank and a fan favorite. A Rapid…
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LiBRA Clarifies Flamengo Position on Dialogue and Revenue Rules
Background: LiBRA’s role in shaping Brazilian football governance The LiBRA framework was created to harmonize how the rights to broadcast and commercial revenues are negotiated, with the aim of building a robust, sustainable league. Recent statements attributed to the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, a historic Brazilian club, have sparked questions about whether LiBRA favors…
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Milly Lacombe on Briga, Collaboration in Brazilian Football
The debate: rivalry, collaboration, and the culture of Brazilian football In a candid discussion captured by UOL Esporte, Milly Lacombe challenges a trend she sees in Brazilian football: the rise of predatory competition that defines leadership and media narratives. She argues that the sport may have lost the sense of collaboration that once underpinned its…
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Edu Manga, Palmeiras Idol from the 1980s Passes Away
In Memoriam: Edu Manga, Palmeiras Idol of the 1980s Edu Manga, the Brazilian football talent who electrified Palmeiras in the mid-1980s, has died. A product of the club’s youth academy, he advanced to the professional team in 1985 and remained through 1989, amassing 44 goals in 188 appearances for the Verde family. Known for his…
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LiBRA Clarifies Flamengo Stance on League Reform and Revenue
LiBRA clarifies Flamengo stance on league reform and revenue distribution LiBRA, the consortium of Brazilian clubs negotiating broadcast and sponsorship rights, has issued a formal clarification regarding Flamengo’s recent public positions. The document underscores the difference between pursuing dialogue through proper, collective channels and actions that could undermine the league’s financial stability. It argues that…