Court backs Libra, signals release of funds held by Flamengo injunction | OneFootball

The conflict between the member clubs of the Brazilian Football League (Libra), a group that includes Palmeiras, and Flamengo has gained another chapter. A decision by the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice granted the League’s request and ordered the release of the excess amounts related to the injunction filed by Flamengo, as reported by NOSSO PALESTRA.

With this, the appellate judge reporting the case, after review, acknowledges the claim by the other clubs in the group and, in the decision, states that she will only keep on record what is still potentially in dispute with Flamengo.

Flamengo had requested the blocking of R$ 83 million, when the difference in its favor, if the claim had merit, would be only R$ 1.6 million.

The Reporting Appellate Judge also ordered Flamengo to respond within five days, presenting calculations based on different scenarios, under penalty of having the amount of R$ 1.6 million, presented as disputed by LiBRA, deemed valid. After this period, the amounts currently withheld will be released.

The court recognizes that the dispute between Flamengo and LIBRA is limited to a specific difference and does not affect the entirety of the broadcasting rights payments. The decision reinforces the understanding that the controversy should be addressed in the appropriate forum, preserving the clubs’ financial stability and the regular progress of the media contract.

The League is formed by Palmeiras, São Paulo, Santos, Red Bull Bragantino, Guarani, Atlético-MG, Grêmio, Bahia, Vitória, Remo, Paysandu, Volta Redonda, ABC, Sampaio Corrêa, Brusque, and Flamengo.

Over the past few weeks, the dispute has had several episodes, including public criticism from Palmeiras president Leila Pereira, who said Flamengo’s board’s stance was “arrogant and malicious” in this context. Subsequently, the chairwoman escalated the tone, suggesting that “the Rio club should play alone.” Finally, there was sarcasm, when Leila used the term “terraflanistas,” alluding to flat-earthers, to refer to the conflict.

Palmeiras’ upcoming matches

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras – Campeonato Brasileiro – 10/19 – 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time)LDU vs. Palmeiras – Conmebol Libertadores – 10/23 – 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro – Campeonato Brasileiro – 10/26 – 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

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