Coluna do Fla
·21 Juli 2026
CBF appoint Anderson Daronco as referee for Flamengo v São Paulo

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·21 Juli 2026

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has chosen referee Anderson Daronco to officiate the clash between Flamengo and São Paulo. As a result, the ball will roll for the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (26) at the Maracanã.
Therefore, the match ends a one-month gap without Anderson Daronco in charge of the whistle in the Brazilian Championship. That is because the referee’s last appearance came on June 28 in Série B, in the match between Fortaleza and Sport.
The Most Beloved beat Vitória in the third round of the Copa do Brasil with Daronco in charge. That means there have been 51 Rubro-Negro matches officiated by the 45-year-old referee from Rio Grande do Sul.
The gaúcho has a run of decisive matches in his hands. That is because, before Flamengo and São Paulo, the referee will be at the match between Palmeiras and Coritiba for the 19th round of the Brasileirão this Wednesday (22).
Besides the title race, the clash in the 20th round of the Brasileirão marks the Most Beloved’s reunion with the Maracanã. That is because Rubro-Negro’s last home match took place before the World Cup against Coritiba.
Before facing São Paulo, Flamengo return to the field this Wednesday (22) to take on Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina.
So, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. Therefore, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Chapecoense.
Far be it from me to approve of Anderson Daronco’s refereeing, but the truth is that no matter what decision the CBF makes, the fans would criticize any referee. Let’s be honest, a good referee for the fans is the one who benefits their own club,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla.
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