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Flamengo's Rival is Led by Argentine Martín Anselmi, Who Has Yet to Be on the Sidelines

How about a candlelit press conference? That's how the presentation of coach Martín Anselmi could have been on Tuesday (20th) at Botafogo. This is because, while the Argentine was answering questions, the club's training center lost power.

The situation went viral mainly among rivals on social media. "Even the lights went out at Transferban," said one user. "Textor is broke," pointed out another. "Textor sold the wires," joked a fan.

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How to ‘Clarify’ Botafogo's Situation?

Despite being a SAF, the team owned by businessman John Textor is facing financial problems. After all, Atlanta United (USA) never received the transfer money for Thiago Almada, who is no longer with the Rio club.

Thus, the American team called on FIFA to punish Botafogo with a transfer ban. Consequently, the team is prohibited from signing and selling players, but the 2026 season has already started, and there are eight days left for the Brasileirão to begin.

Is There ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ for Botafogo?

Despite the power issue, Anselmi has been properly introduced and can now debut for Botafogo. After all, the Argentine coach was not in charge of the first matches of the Campeonato Carioca.

But Does Flamengo Have ‘Energy’ to Spare?

While Botafogo sorts things out with the electric company, Flamengo faces Vasco this Wednesday (21st), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the match information.

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