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Flamengo hosts Vasco at Maracanã without the presence of Força Jovem, organized group involved in altercation

The Clássico dos Milhões is approaching, and Vasco has some absences to face Flamengo this Sunday (21). This is because the organized supporters group Força Jovem announced this Friday (19) that it is suspended from the stands for the next six matches.

“Força Jovem publicly announces that it has been punished with a suspension of 6 games, starting next Sunday, 09/21, in the match against them (Flamengo). We inform all our members and supporters that it will not be allowed to use the group’s clothing, banners, flags, or drums,” stated the group in a post on Instagram.

What is the reason for Força Jovem’s punishment?

The decision to ban Força Jovem for six matches comes from the Public Prosecutor’s Office. This is because Vasco’s organized supporters group and Botafogo’s were involved in regrettable incidents when the teams played for a spot in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.

On September 11, a Vasco fan was shot and killed during a brawl in the Oswaldo Cruz neighborhood. Fúria Jovem, however, has not announced receiving any punishment.

Does Vasco have more absences against Flamengo?

In addition to the absence of the organized supporters group in the stands, Vasco will also be without midfielder Jair and left-back Lucas Piton. Thus, Tchê Tchê is doubtful for the derby against Flamengo.

Does Flamengo have absences against Vasco?

So far, Flamengo has only one confirmed absence for the match against Vasco. It is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from a right foot fracture suffered at the Club World Cup, for which he had to undergo surgery.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Vasco?

Therefore, without Pulgar, Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (21) against Vasco, for the 24th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, starting at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Globo, on free-to-air TV, and Premiere, on pay-per-view, will broadcast the Clássico dos Milhões.

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