Flamengo to replace Betano? How the shirt looks after betting sponsor ban | OneFootball

The future of Flamengo’s main shirt sponsor spot is still uncertain

The main spot on Flamengo’s shirt became a topic of discussion after the Federal Government ordered a ban on betting ads on football teams. Sponsored by Betano, Mengão finds itself in a tricky situation. Since it has already received the payments through the end of the year, it will not be able to display another brand, as that would be considered a breach of contract.

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, through journalists Jonas Stelmann and Rodrigo Lima, Flamengo does not plan to negotiate the main shirt sponsor spot in 2026 after the betting ban in Brazil. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro will wait for the next legal steps.

SO WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY ABOUT THE SITUATION?

This Sunday (27), speculation emerged that Fatal Models had made an offer to sponsor Flamengo. So, the Rubro-Negro published a statement on its official website denying any possibility and explained a bit about the possible mess still to come.

“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo was surprised by the information reported by some communication platforms about an alleged negotiation with a new sponsor. The Club clarifies that the information is false and that there is, at this time, no negotiation under the terms disclosed.

Flamengo further warns that its Legal Department is already taking the appropriate measures regarding the spread of this false information, as well as the publication of images of the Club’s shirt featuring a brand that is not part of its official group of partners.

The Club reiterates its commitment to transparency, to preserving its institutional image, and to respecting the relationships established with its partners. Any announcements and official statements are made exclusively through Flamengo’s institutional channels”.

BETTING DECISION

Claiming that betting houses are ‘destroying Brazilian families,’ the Federal Government banned betting operations and advertising. Flamengo has a deal with Betano until December 2028. Thus, the club is waiting to see whether the provisional measure will, in fact, become law.

“As of the publication of the Provisional Measure in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), any new deposits of funds into betting accounts are prohibited. Bettors have until 11:59 p.m. on October 5 to access websites and apps and withdraw their remaining balance. From midnight on October 6, betting websites and apps will be blocked in the country, in coordination with the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br), and app stores,” the Government explained in a statement.

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