Maracanã drops company after staff member steps on Fluminense badge | OneFootball

An incident involving disrespect to the Fluminense symbol made headlines on Monday (15). A young service provider associated with the company Liga da Bagunça Entertainment, responsible for children's recreation at Maracanã, was fired after appearing in a video stepping on and kicking the club's shield.

Apology

In the video that circulated strongly on social networks, the young man states that the act was not meant to be truly offensive, saying it was "just a joke" sent to friends. He regretted the incident, apologized to Fluminense, the fans, and the organized fan groups.

Company Statement

The Liga da Bagunça Entertainment also spoke out, apologizing "to the Fluminense institution" and informing that the employee "is no longer on our staff". The company also reported that internal procedures were initiated in the face of the incident.

Official Maracanã Statement

The stadium management also issued an official statement condemning the act and confirming the immediate termination of the service provider's contract:

"Last Sunday, an employee of the company Liga da Bagunça Children's Entertainment Ltd., a service provider that operates at Maracanã, improperly accessed the Fluminense Football Club locker room, uttering offenses to the athletes and the institution. In an even more serious act, the employee spat on and stepped on photographs of the players, in an act that constitutes vandalism and absolutely unacceptable disrespect.

As soon as it became aware of the facts, the Fla-Flu Management took the appropriate measures, with the immediate disqualification of the responsible company.

Out of respect for the Club and the seriousness of the episode, we express our vehement repudiation of the conduct practiced, reiterating full support to Fluminense Football Club in the legal measures it deems pertinent.

We reaffirm our commitment to respect the institutions that operate at Maracanã, ensuring a safe, professional and dignified environment, guided by impartiality, responsibility, and integrity. "

Although it seems like an isolated episode, acts involving club symbols carry emotional weight for the fans. The Fluminense shield represents identity, history, and pride of the fans. The attitude was immediately rejected by part of the tricolor community on social networks, and the quick response from the club and the company helps to mitigate damage to the institutional image.

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