Flamengo news round-up, Friday: Maracanã dispute, Everton Cebolinha offers, Cruzeiro prep | OneFootball

Flamengo’s Friday bulletin centres on preparations for Cruzeiro, a Maracanã hosting row with Vasco and Everton Cebolinha’s contract situation.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals begin on Tuesday 25, with Vasco’s first leg against Vitória set for Wednesday 26, and the club sought permission to stage the tie at the Maracanã. Flamengo rejected the request.

The Fla-Flu consortium argued the pitch is below par and an extra match could further damage it heading into the run-in. Vasco are now assessing possible legal steps or a state government date request.

Everton Cebolinha is into his final months at Flamengo, with a deal running only until December 2026 and no extension agreed. Overseas clubs have stepped up their interest, and three sides have recently lodged pre-contract offers, Krasnodar, Colorado Rapids and Fiorentina.

Flamengo face Cruzeiro on Saturday 22 in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. Head coach Leonardo Jardim will finalise his XI during Friday’s 11:00 session at Ninho do Urubu, Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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