CBF president backs Flamengo after row with Vasco and Fluminense | OneFootball

Samir Xaud will support Flamengo in the Club World Cup, but CBF president’s family caused a crisis at Vasco’s match

Present in Qatar to watch the final of the Club World Cup, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Samir Xaud, said that the whole country will support Flamengo against PSG (FRA) this Wednesday (17). His statement comes after family members of the official were involved in controversy during the Vasco vs Fluminense derby, for the Copa do Brasil.

— Very important for Brazilian football. Flamengo has had an excellent campaign all year. They have already lifted two trophies this year (editor’s note: six trophies). I believe this title is highly anticipated by the Brazilian people, especially by Flamengo fans. So, tomorrow (Thursday) we are all Flamengo — said Samir.

WHAT WAS THE CONTROVERSY INVOLVING SAMIR XAUD?

On Sunday (14), during the Vasco vs Fluminense derby for the Copa do Brasil, Samir’s wife and daughter were caught cheering for the São Januário team at Maracanã, even going onto the field to meet the players. The information comes from the ‘Léo Dias’ portal.

The situation angered Fluminense officials, and rival fans are questioning the impartiality of the CBF. After all, for positions of this nature, it is required that there be no public demonstrations, especially in a coordinated manner, by officials and their families.

LET IT GO, FLAMENGO?

While Fluminense and Vasco fight off the pitch, Flamengo is focused on the world title. This Wednesday (17), the Most Beloved faces PSG (FRA) in the Intercontinental Cup final. The match kicks off at 2pm (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar.

The grand final of the Club World Cup will be broadcast on TV Globo, on free-to-air TV. In addition, the pay TV channel SporTV will show the match. Finally, GETV and CazéTV, through YouTube, will bring images of the clash. Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will be in Qatar to provide the best coverage.

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