Botafogo implement mass lay-offs before Flamengo tie amid financial strain

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·12. Februar 2026

Botafogo implement mass lay-offs before Flamengo tie amid financial strain

Botafogo have begun mass lay-offs as they seek to cut costs before facing Flamengo in the Carioca quarter-finals. According to Coluna Do Fla, the club’s SAF has started reducing headcount in the build-up.

Cuts have hit marketing, legal, the membership programme and club shops. Further reductions this year are not being ruled out.

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The club are dealing with financial difficulties. At the start of 2026 they were placed under a transfer ban, preventing new registrations in the window, though the situation has now been regularised for the moment.

On the pitch, Botafogo face Fluminense on Thursday 12 February at 19:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã.

They then meet Flamengo on Sunday 15 at 17:30 Brasília time at Estádio Nilton Santos. Rede Globo on free-to-air and Premiere on pay-per-view will broadcast the match.

Source: Coluna Do Fla