Flamengo ‘blocks’ Palmeiras from sealing sponsor deal | OneFootball

Palmeiras has a contract with Puma, while Flamengo is with Adidas

Flamengo can even influence the choice of sportswear supplier for Palmeiras. That is because people behind the scenes at the São Paulo club do not approve the idea of signing a deal with Adidas, partner of the Rubro-Negro.

After all, the green-and-white club’s board members believe the German brand would still see Mengão as the priority. Palmeiras also believes that returning to the supplier would give Fla an advantage and widen the financial gap even more. The information comes from the portal Nosso Palestra.

So who is Palmeiras’ supplier?

The club chaired by Leila Pereira has a contract with Puma until the end of 2028. Until then, people behind the scenes at the São Paulo club are developing the idea of signing with Adidas, or looking for another company in the sector.

Are Flamengo and Palmeiras rivals?

In recent years, the Rio and São Paulo sides have shared the spotlight in Brazilian and South American football. After all, they are the two most financially organized clubs in Brazil. As a result, they make the biggest signings and, consequently, win the biggest titles.

Flamengo and Palmeiras, for example, were involved in five of the last seven Libertadores finals. On two of those occasions, the teams faced each other, with one title for each, in 2021 and 2025.

But are they rivals just because of that?

The shared prominence has led to disputes behind the scenes between the clubs. Leila Pereira even told Flamengo to create a championship and play by themselves. Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, responded mockingly.

In the Libra case, for example, Palmeiras decided to leave the league after Flamengo convinced the other clubs to reassess the contract. That is because Mengo felt harmed by receiving the same amount as teams with lower audiences.

How are the teams doing at the moment?

At the moment, Brazilian football is paused due to the World Cup. The Brasileirão stopped with Palmeiras leading on 41 points, while Flamengo has 34 in second place. Mengo, however, has one game in hand over its rival.

Are there Flamengo players in the Brazilian national team at the World Cup?

Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Lucas Paquetá are available to Carlo Ancelotti to face Haiti this Friday (19). The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Lincoln Financial Field in the United States.

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