Flamengo round-up as government halts betting, Baptista warns of R$ 400 million hit, players off this weekend | OneFootball

Flamengo’s weekend bulletin is led by the federal suspension of betting operators in Brazil. Luiz Eduardo Baptista has warned the club faces a heavy financial hit if the measure stands.

On the pitch, Flamengo beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 on Sunday 20 in round 28 of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The squad rested on Monday 21, returned on Tuesday 22 at Ninho do Urubu, trained through Friday 25, and Leonardo Jardim has given players Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 off.

Announced on Friday 25 by Finance Minister Dario Durigan alongside President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the decision requires operators to return customer balances by 23:59 Brasília time on 5 October, with platforms barred from 6 October. A provisional measure was also signed, setting new rules for sports betting.

‘It is very difficult, in the short term, for us to say what we can do, it is a very drastic measure. I would be lying if I said we have a plan B,’ he told Metrópoles.

‘We are apprehensive and have no alternative plan. Flamengo took on long-term commitments under legal contracts with a betting company and the impact next year, beyond the sponsorship, will be around R$ 400 million in club revenue.’

‘Indirect effects alone would stop Flamengo honouring commitments for next year. Operating fully within the law, this scenario causes us great concern if it is indeed carried out.’

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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