Flamengo lose court battle in dispute with Libra | OneFootball

After Flamengo Manages to Block Transfer of Money to Libra Clubs, the Amount Will Be Paid Again

Flamengo suffered a defeat in court. After all, the court ordered the release of payments to Libra clubs after Mengão managed to secure the block. Thus, the withheld amount will go to the teams in conflict with Rubro-Negro.

As a result, the amounts for Atlético-MG, Bahia, Red Bull Bragantino, Grêmio, Palmeiras, Santos, São Paulo, and Vitória will be released. Of the nearly R$ 80 million that Flamengo had managed to block, only R$ 17 million remain withheld.

The judge leading the case argued that Flamengo participated in the selection of the company that defined the affiliation criteria for Libra. Furthermore, she did not understand why Rubro-Negro did not submit the calculation it deemed correct for the situation. This information comes from journalist Paulo Vinicius Coelho.

WHY DID FLAMENGO REQUEST TO BLOCK LIBRA'S FUNDS?

Frustrated by the lack of agreement with the other Libra clubs, Flamengo went to court to block Globo's transfer to the teams. Thus, nearly R$ 80 million did not reach the clubs' coffers after Mengão obtained an injunction.

The drastic measure taken by Flamengo is due to the lack of dialogue from the other clubs, according to Rubro-Negro. O Mais Querido believes it will lose approximately R$ 100 million if the proposed idea for distributing television audience-related funds, as it stands, progresses.

Flamengo and Volta Redonda did not accept the proposed terms, and unanimity is required for the agreement. After Mengo's victory in court, other teams issued official statements criticizing the decision. Furthermore, Fla's management also responded.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO ARGUE LAST MONTH ABOUT THE ISSUE?

“It is false that any definition of audience percentages was agreed upon. The Statute is silent on this point. Therefore, the general assembly of Libra had to deliberate on the existing gap in the statute. There was no conclusion. Flamengo voted against the opinion of the other clubs. Even so, Globo paid the installments according to the scenario proposed by Libra, which is illegal as it violates the unanimity of the Statute,” the club said in an official statement.

“It is false that Flamengo denies having signed a contract and wants to reverse its conditions, changing the rules of the game. The call for the Libra General Assembly in May 2025 is clear: it calls for voting and approval of scenarios related to audience in the sale of broadcasting rights,” it added.

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