Tag: Football Governance
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Starmer condemns ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa match
Starmer condemns police decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa clash Sir Keir Starmer has weighed in on the debate over whether Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv should be allowed to attend their team’s Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham. After West Midlands Police classified the event as “high risk,”…
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Rangers After Gerrard: Fans Rally Behind a New Boss and Name the Next Main Candidate
What happened and why it matters The recent news that Steven Gerrard turned down Rangers left fans divided and frustrated, with a mix of shock, disappointment and a surge of debate about the club’s leadership. Fans are scrutinising not just Gerrard’s decision but the broader structure around the appointment—the chairman, the sporting director, and the…
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Malaysian citizenship for Harimau Malaya heritage players follows the book, home minister says
Malaysia’s citizenship process for Harimau Malaya heritage players is lawful, home minister says The Malaysian government has reaffirmed that seven national team players granted citizenship as part of the Harimau Malaya heritage program were naturalised in full accordance with the law. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that no unlawful steps were taken…
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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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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 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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Flamengo Convenes Deliberative Council Meeting to Clarify Libra Dispute
Overview Flamengo has summoned the club’s Deliberative Council for a formal presentation on the Libra revenue-sharing dispute. The session is scheduled for October 7 at 18:00, to be held in the Salão Nobre (Noble Hall) at Gávea. The objective is to illuminate the controversies embedded in Libra’s statute, particularly the criteria used to divide audience-rights…
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Excluding Flamengo: Palmeiras Leader Pushes New Brazilian League
What happened In a move that underscored the deepening rift within Libra, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira suggested a provocative path forward: forming a new league that would exclude Flamengo. The remarks came during an interview with Esporte Record, with a cut of the interview later published by Portal R7 on Instagram. The full material is…
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Leila Pereira Calls for Flamengo Exclusion from Libra League Over TV Pay-Per-View Dispute
Context: Libra, pay-per-view rights and a blocking decision The dispute centers on the distribution of pay-per-view revenue tied to the Libra deal with Globo. A recent judicial ruling by the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice halted a payment of R$ 77 million, a portion of the estimated earnings from Libra’s pay-per-view metrics. The injunction…
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Leila Pereira Calls for Flamengo Exclusion from Libra League amid Pay-Per-View Dispute
Background: A Brewing Rift in Libra’s Pay-Per-View Deal The dispute surrounding Brazil’s Libra pay-per-view arrangement intensified when Flamengo secured a court ruling that blocked a portion of the streaming revenue earmarked for Libra member clubs. The injunction, issued by the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice, paused about R$ 77 million in payouts tied to…