Vasco lose legal bid against Flamengo for Maracanã match | OneFootball

Fla-Flu consortium blocked Vasco’s request to play at the Maracanã on Wednesday (26)

Vasco went to court in an attempt to secure the Maracanã as the venue for the clash against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil. The move came after the consortium formed by Flamengo and Fluminense, which is responsible for managing the stadium, vetoed the club’s request to hold the match there. However, the rival ended up losing in court.

Vasco SAF filed a lawsuit and lost against Fla-Flu Serviços S.A., the company that manages the Maracanã together with the two clubs. Now, the rival intends to appeal to secure the match at the stadium.

WHY DID VASCO GO TO COURT?

The club believes it has grounds to request matches at the Maracanã during the season. For that reason, Vasco SAF turned to the courts after failing to obtain authorization directly from the consortium responsible for the stadium.

The case was heard by the 3rd Civil Court of the Santa Cruz District and is under the responsibility of Judge Talita Bretz Cardoso de Mello. In this way, it was up to the court to assess the arguments presented by Vasco and the position of the Maracanã’s management company.

On the other hand, Flamengo and Fluminense argued that the week of August 23 to 29 had been reserved for pitch recovery. Therefore, it would not be possible to hold Vasco’s match next Wednesday (26) at the Maracanã in the Copa do Brasil.

DOES VASCO HAVE THE RIGHT TO PLAY AT THE MARACANÃ?

To support its request, Vasco cites a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Flamengo and Fluminense. The document also has the approval of Fla-Flu Serviços and sets the conditions for the São Januário team to use the Sacred Temple throughout 2026.

According to the memorandum, Vasco can play four matches at the Maracanã during the season. However, the agreement states that use depends on the stadium’s availability and compliance with the operational conditions established between the parties.

Thus, Vasco considers that the match against Vitória falls within what is предусмотрено in the document. On the other hand, the consortium responsible for the stadium did not authorize the match to be held there, which led the club to seek a legal solution.

WHEN WILL THE MATCH BETWEEN VASCO AND VITÓRIA TAKE PLACE?

The clash between Vasco and Vitória is part of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, with the match in Rio de Janeiro scheduled for next Wednesday (26). Therefore, the decision over the venue has become important for the rival’s planning, especially given the need to define the match structure in advance.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— The Maracanã pitch is in terrible condition. That’s why Flamengo did not release the stadium for Vasco. It’s not a matter of showing power, but of necessity. Vasco needs to understand that. Aren’t they so proud of having their own stadium? There’s nothing better than São Januário for a knockout game like this — commented Pedro Paulo Catonho, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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