Flamengo and Grêmio take a dig at Palmeiras after Libra deal | OneFootball

Flamengo and Grêmio released a statement this Wednesday (06) celebrating the agreement with Libra

The ‘Libra saga,’ which had major developments on Tuesday (05), continued this Wednesday (06). After Flamengo announced an agreement with the other clubs, irritating Palmeiras, which left the group, Mengão showed that it is aligned with other teams. The Most Beloved published a joint statement with Grêmio to thank them for the good relationship throughout the agreement process.

“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense inform that, since the beginning of this year, they have jointly defended a criterion for distributing the audience revenue, as provided for in the contract signed between Globo and the Libra clubs, that recognizes each club’s ability to generate economic value,” the clubs’ statement began.

“This action was fundamental for Flamengo, Grêmio, and the other Libra clubs to sign, last weekend, an agreement that ends the dispute over the distribution of audience revenue, a share that corresponds to 30% of the total fixed remuneration provided for in the broadcasting rights contract through 2029,” the text signed by the two clubs continued.

WHAT ELSE DID THE STATEMENT SAY?

The material is a clear ‘dig’ at Palmeiras. After all, the São Paulo club, through president Leila Pereira, suggested on several occasions that Flamengo was acting selfishly in the situation. However, the one now left alone is the current Copa Libertadores runner-up. Check out below other excerpts from Mengão’s statement with Grêmio.

“The understanding reached represents a balance between the model defended by Grêmio and Flamengo and the position of the other Libra clubs. The joint effort of all parties was decisive in building a consensual solution. The agreement ensures that, in the period from 2026 to 2029, Flamengo and Grêmio will increase their shares of audience revenue compared to the model previously proposed, ensuring additional revenue for both clubs,” the statement went on.

“Flamengo and Grêmio reaffirm their commitment to building a strong, sustainable league aligned with international best practices, highlighting that dialogue, institutional responsibility, and the ability to converge are fundamental to the development of Brazilian football,” concluded the statement from Flamengo and Grêmio.

ARE YOU UP TO SPEED ON THE LIBRA ISSUE?

Since 2024, the clubs that are part of Libra have been discussing the amounts each one will receive in the division of broadcasting rights shares. Dreaming of being on the same level as Flamengo, Palmeiras wanted to receive equal amounts. However, Mengão argued for a higher figure because it has a bigger audience.

So, Flamengo managed to convince the other clubs — all but one — that it should receive R$ 150 million from Globo, in a contract valid through 2029. As a result, Palmeiras, which had signed the document in favor of the Rubro-Negro, backed out, became outraged, and left Libra.

FLAMENGO AND GRÊMIO UNITED?

United off the field, Flamengo and Grêmio will be rivals on Sunday (10) in the Brasileirão. The teams face each other at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) in Porto Alegre. Before that, however, the Most Beloved has a Copa Libertadores da América match against Independiente Medellín (COL) on Thursday (07) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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