Judge overturns Flamengo’s injunction against Libra, find out why | OneFootball

The behind-the-scenes of the Brazilian Football League (Libra) remain turbulent. Last Friday, Judge Lúcia Helena do Passo overturned the injunction requested by Flamengo, which had blocked R$ 83 million from a portion of the broadcasting rights for the Brasileirão. These funds were to be distributed among the Libra clubs.

This amount of R$ 83 million represents an increase compared to the R$ 77 million initially reported. According to Gazeta Esportiva, this R$ 6 million increase is due to an amount related to Grêmio that had not been previously accounted for. The case is under judicial secrecy.

The amount, referring to 30% of the TV contract, which is based on audience ratings, dropped to R$ 1.6 million, which would go to Flamengo if the merits of the case are ruled in favor of the red-and-black club. In the overturned injunction, the judge understood that there was an “excessive blocking”.

Now, Flamengo has a period of five business days to present counterevidence, or only the smaller amount will be blocked. The sum should be released in the coming days, or by next Friday, the deadline for the Rio club. The information was first published by Uol and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Leila, Bap, and Behind the Scenes

Since Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) took over as president of Flamengo, the relationship among the Libra teams has deteriorated. The partnership between Palmeiras and Flamengo, which during Landim’s (former red-and-black president) time was harmonious, has become unsustainable, with public criticism from both sides.

In fact, the “atmosphere” behind the scenes is so tense that Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, will not be present at Maracanã this Sunday, during the decisive match between Flamengo and Alviverde in the Brazilian Championship.

Other Clubs

In recent days, the other three São Paulo teams in the Libra elite (Red Bull Bragantino, Santos, and São Paulo) have spoken out against Flamengo’s actions.

The São Paulo clubs have called for “respect” for the agreements made within the league.

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