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Emerson Royal has until April 13 to settle debt

If Emerson Royal has been getting opportunities on the pitch under coach Leonardo Jardim, off the field the full-back is dealing with a problem. Because of debts, the player must pay 650,000 euros (R$ 3.8 million at the current exchange rate) by April 13, and could even face suspension if he fails to meet the deadline.

Royal was ordered by the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution to make the payment to the company ‘Link Assessoria Esportiva e Propaganda,’ owned by agent André Cury, over a debt from 2021. The information comes from SBT journalist Venê Casagrande.

Link Assessoria accused the Flamengo player of fraud, criminal association, and procedural fraud. Royal even gave statements to the São Paulo Civil Police. André Cury believes he was harmed by the full-back, who allegedly gained an unlawful advantage in proceedings before the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution, a body of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

WHAT CAUSED THE DISPUTE BETWEEN ROYAL AND CURY?

In 2019, representatives of Emerson Royal sued Cury’s company, demanding a commission for the full-back’s move to Barcelona (ESP). Link, which managed the player’s career, then argued that important information about the transfer had been concealed, which would put the company in a position to suffer losses in the process.

HOW IS ROYAL DOING RIGHT NOW, THEN?

Unfazed by the off-field issues, Emerson Royal is waiting to see whether he will play against Cusco (PER) in Flamengo’s Libertadores opener this Wednesday (08). Coach Leonardo Jardim has been rotating the wing-backs. In the last round, Varela started. So the former Barcelona player could get another chance in Peru.

That means the ball will roll at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, at the 3,400-meter altitude of Cusco, Peru. Whenever Flamengo take the field, Coluna do Fla provides full coverage directly from the venue. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GETV (YouTube), and Paramount Plus will broadcast the match.

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