Governor suggests Mané Garrincha for Libertadores final after Lima alert | OneFootball

On Wednesday, the Governor of the Federal District (DF), Ibaneis Rocha, offered Brasília as an alternative venue for the 2025 Libertadores final. The decision is currently scheduled to take place at the Monumental in Lima, Peru, which is currently under a state of emergency.

The Brazilian politician sent an official letter to the CBF and Conmebol suggesting that the final of the continental tournament be held at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha.

“Our city has a wide hotel network, urban infrastructure, and quality services, as well as solid experience in hosting major international sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games, and has all the conditions to host this great match,” he justified.

The State of Emergency in Lima

José Jerí, President of Peru, declared a state of emergency in Lima to contain the rise in crime and violence in the city. The measure is valid for 30 days and, therefore, would already have expired by November 29, the scheduled date for the Libertadores final.

Brazil Has Already Hosted Two Finals

Brazil has already hosted two Libertadores finals since 2019, when the single-match final system was implemented. Both took place at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in 2020 and 2023. In the first instance, Verdão took the trophy, and in the second, it was Fluminense’s turn.

Flamengo and Palmeiras Still Alive in the Libertadores

Two Brazilian teams remain in the Libertadores semifinals: Flamengo and Palmeiras. The Rubro-Negro faces Racing this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Meanwhile, Palmeiras will take on LDU on Thursday, at the same time, at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador.

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