Flamengo takes the reins of Libra, Bap becomes group director | OneFootball

Libra and Flamengo Had an Intense Dispute in 2023, but Relationship Moves Towards a Positive Outcome

The meeting of the Brazilian Football League (Libra) elected a new management council on Thursday (19). Thus, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Flamengo, and Raul Aguirre, leader of Bahia, are the new directors of the group that decides the division of broadcasting rights for the Brasileirão.

Then, the club and Libra will have a new meeting soon in search of an agreement on the distribution of the audience share from the contract with Globo. This is because the broadcaster's payment is the main point of disagreement between the parties, which led the dispute to an Arbitral Court.

So, Will the Dispute End?

Since Bap's victory in the Rubro-Negro elections, the Most Beloved has had friction with the other teams in Libra. This is because the leader believes that Flamengo is disadvantaged in the agreement, as it attracts more audience but earns the same.

The impasse dragged on throughout 2025. However, in 2026, both sides conceded a little. Thus, peace and agreement with the Strong Football Union (FFU) and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) increase the expectation for the creation of a single league.

Who is in Libra and FFU?

Strong Football Union

Libra

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