Vasco in Rio chaos: Club reacts after deadliest police operation | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama was one of the clubs directly impacted by the wave of violence that swept through Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (28), following the major police operation in the Alemão and Penha complexes. The board acted quickly to protect its athletes and staff, suspending activities and monitoring the situation in Barra da Tijuca.

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Base Forte activities suspended

The main measure taken by the club was the immediate suspension of all youth academy activities. The decision was made to ensure the safety of the “Crias da Colina” and the coaching staff, avoiding travel through the city amid conflicts and reprisals.

Professional squad monitored due to proximity to the training center

The main Vasco team’s schedule was less affected, as most players already had a previously scheduled day off. However, the Moacyr Barbosa Training Center, located in Barra da Tijuca, is close to Cidade de Deus, one of the tense areas, which has created a state of alert. Some players who went to the training center in the morning for specific treatments did not encounter any incidents. The club continues to monitor the situation to determine Wednesday’s schedule.

Other Rio clubs also affected

The security crisis impacted all major clubs in Rio. Botafogo also suspended its youth academy and released corporate employees. Fluminense, whose training center is also in Barra, maintained the professional team’s training but canceled a musical event (Flu Music) that was to take place at its headquarters. Flamengo was the least affected, as its main squad is already in Buenos Aires for the Libertadores semifinal.

The police operation that stopped Rio

The tension in the city was the result of a major security forces operation against the Comando Vermelho, considered the deadliest in the state’s history, with dozens killed. In retaliation, traffickers carried out attacks and blocked major roads, such as Linha Amarela and Grajaú-Jacarepaguá, creating an atmosphere of insecurity that forced Vasco and other clubs to change their routines.

Police operation in Rio’s Alemão and Penha complexes — Photo: Fabiano Rocha / Agência O Globo/ 10/28/2025

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