Maracanã punished over adult content, here's why | OneFootball

Maracanã, managed by Flamengo and Fluminense, will have to pay a fine

The Maracanã Consortium, formed by Flamengo and Fluminense, will have to pay a fine for an unusual reason. Due to advertising of adult content during Campeonato Carioca matches, including the final, the duo will have to pay R$ 877,000.

The amount will be split with the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) and the company Fatal Model, which appeared on the advertising boards during the matches. The penalty was imposed by the State Department of Consumer Protection and Procon-RJ.

So, Maracanã will have to pay R$ 123,482.61, while FERJ and Fatal Model will each have to pay R$ 377,220.00. The argument used for the punishment is that the stadium is attended by families, children, and teenagers, but the advertising featured adult content.

WHAT DID CONSUMER PROTECTION SAY?

— Places like stadiums are spaces for collective coexistence, attended by families. The law is clear in prohibiting this type of content in these locations, and the Department’s role is to ensure compliance with the law and protection, especially for children and teenagers — said the State Secretary for Consumer Protection, Rogério Pimenta.

CAN MARACANÃ APPEAL?

Meanwhile, on the field, the situation at Maracanã is different. This Thursday (16), the stadium will host more than 50,000 people for Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín (COL), in the second round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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