Vasco fan's decree: Paes announces measure for Copa do Brasil final, kick-off time | OneFootball

The mobilization for the "Super Wednesday" of football in Rio de Janeiro went beyond the stands and reached the executive offices. The State and Municipality of Rio will have an optional holiday this Wednesday, December 17th, due to the finals involving the Rio clubs. The measure aims to facilitate the city's logistics on a day that promises to halt the capital of Rio de Janeiro.

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Eduardo Paes announces optional holiday

The special scheme will be in effect from 12 PM (noon). The decision was initially announced by Mayor Eduardo Paes and promptly ratified by Governor Cláudio Castro, ensuring that the measure covers both municipal and state employees throughout Rio.

The reason is the coincidence of two gigantic events: while the rival plays the Intercontinental in the afternoon, Vasco da Gama takes the field at 9:30 PM in São Paulo for the first leg of the Brazil Cup final against Corinthians.

"Vasco Fan Mayor"

On social media, the atmosphere was lighthearted and marked by healthy rivalry between the leaders. Eduardo Paes joked about the situation: "Luckily the mayor is a Vasco fan, and Governor Cláudio Castro is a Flamengo fan!". He added a request for responsibility in the celebration:

Meanwhile, Cláudio Castro emphasized unity for the sake of Rio football:

The decree with the technical details will be published in the Official Gazette this Tuesday (16th), formalizing the day off so that the Vasco fans can prepare calmly for the first act of the big decision.

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