Flamengo sends message after Libra meeting before Palmeiras clash

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·23 Mei 2026

Flamengo sends message after Libra meeting before Palmeiras clash

What was the statement Flamengo released about Libra?

Libra has been one of the most talked-about topics in Brazilian football over the past few months. With that in mind, Flamengo made sure to release an official statement this Saturday (23) to clarify all the matters that had been discussed on this subject with the clubs involved.

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“Flamengo and LiBRA’s partner clubs met in an assembly to align the league’s next steps. Focused on transparency and professionalism, we moved forward in commercial negotiations and the governance of Brazilian football. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗕𝗥𝗔’𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: “The Brazilian Football League (LiBRA) concluded today (05/22), in São Paulo, its Extraordinary Ordinary General Assembly, with all of its member clubs in attendance. The meeting marked the beginning of a new cycle of institutional strengthening and strategic alignment for the group. 1. Approval of the 2025 accounts In a gesture of transparency and commitment to governance, the clubs unanimously approved LiBRA’s accounts for the 2025 fiscal year, continuing the association’s accountability process. 2. Improvement of the commercial model The clubs approved a work plan aimed at the continuous improvement of the commercial and operational model of the broadcasting rights agreement, seeking to maximize the competition’s collective value in the long term. 3. Reorganization of management As part of the governance improvements, changes to the management structure were approved, including the strengthening of the Business Committee, which will centralize discussions of common interest — both commercial and institutional. The meeting also formalized the departure of executive Silvio Matos, who had until then been providing services to the association. 4. Commitment to sustainability and collective building LiBRA reaffirms its commitment to a league model that is increasingly professional, sustainable, and guided by collective building among the clubs, strengthening its relationship with the market, broadcast partners, sponsors, investors, and public opinion. LiBRA continues working on the next steps, which include implementing the new governance model and advancing commercial negotiations, always with the commitment to strengthening Brazilian football”.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION IN LIBRA?

Flamengo is one of the teams leading the behind-the-scenes discussions within Libra. In addition to Mengão, other clubs playing in Série A, as well as teams from other divisions, are also affiliated with this group.

Libra’s main idea is to organize the amounts clubs are entitled to receive from broadcasting rights. Flamengo, in turn, is pushing for higher amounts, given the audience it draws in its matches.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While the clubs debate Libra, Flamengo take the field to face Palmeiras in the 17th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 9 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.