Flamengo's Libertadores rivals Estudiantes hit with FIFA punishment | OneFootball

Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) will face each other in the Libertadores group stage

Flamengo's schedule is on hold in the 2026 season due to the FIFA international break. Meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim is preparing the red-and-black squad for the upcoming fixtures. A Mengo opponent in the Libertadores, Estudiantes (ARG) are going through a complicated situation and were punished by FIFA.

As a result, starting on March 16, Estudiantes are banned from signing players for three transfer windows. This is because the Argentine club failed to pay Inter Miami (USA) for the signing of Facundo Farías at the start of 2025.

How much does Estudiantes need to pay Messi's team?

It is worth noting that Estudiantes' debt is around four million dollars (R$21 million). Therefore, FIFA's punishment will remain in effect until Flamengo's opponent makes the payment to Inter Miami, Lionel Messi's team.

Will Flamengo and Fluminense face each other in 2026?

Yes! Last Friday (20), Conmebol held the draw for the 2026 Libertadores group stage. As a result, Flamengo will face Estudiantes, Cusco (PER), and Independiente Medellín (COL) in Group A of the continental tournament.

Did Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other in the 2025 Libertadores?

In the 2025 season, it is worth remembering, Flamengo faced Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. In the first match, the Most Beloved won 2-1. However, in the return leg, they lost by the same score. As a result, the Red-and-Black advanced on penalties after a great performance by Rossi.

What is Flamengo's next match?

While the Libertadores has not started yet, Flamengo return to the pitch after the FIFA international break on April 2 to face Red Bull Bragantino. On that occasion, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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