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“Flamengo believes that the decision is just and recognizes the legitimacy of the arguments presented, based on compliance with the Libra Statute, which requires unanimous approval from the clubs for any changes to the criteria for sharing broadcast revenue,” said Flamengo. “The club will still seek to improve the decision so that the criterion is extended to the next installment to be paid by Globo,” added the club with the largest fan base in Brazil.

“This week’s decision goes beyond judicial recognition: it confirms that LiBRA is on the right path and restores normalcy to the Association’s environment. The unblocking of the R$ 66 million, disproportionately withheld, brings relief to the cash flow and planning of everyone in this final stretch of the Brazilian Championship, and clearly demonstrates that the attempt to financially suffocate the other Clubs in the Association was a strategy chosen by the Rio club that did not work. It is also clear and evident, in the text of the decision, that Flamengo never presented any calculation identifying, in the appeal petition, the amount that the club believed it was entitled to. This alone, and obviously, justified the decision in favor of the LiBRA Clubs. Since its origin and formation, LiBRA has prioritized dialogue and collective understanding among its members with the aim of supporting and developing the best of Brazilian football for everyone. It was never the entity’s intention, at any time, to make public matters that should be maintained and debated with balance and serenity within the protected, technical, and appropriate environment of Committees, Meetings, and Assemblies. After Flamengo’s decision to take its claim to court, Libra strictly followed the process, respected the confidentiality requested expressly by the Club, and handled the evidence technically in the proper forum, always and exclusively seeking clarification of the facts and appropriate handling of the matter. Libra’s purpose has never changed: to build a model for the future of Brazilian football. Fairer, more sustainable, and more professional. The excellent decision by the Rio Court of Justice, and Judge Lúcia Helena Passos, reinforces that what is at stake is not a clash between clubs, but the institutional strengthening of our football and the entire business chain it involves. It is important to reaffirm that the decision does not address the merits and, therefore, there is no recognition regarding the scenarios presented and discussed. This will only be the subject of any discussion through the appropriate arbitration procedure. We remain convinced that for progress to occur, it is absolutely essential that there is stability and trust in the institutions, leadership, entities, and Clubs. Progress in an association is not built through confrontation. Innovation and development require openness to constant dialogue, respect for rules of conduct and peers, understanding of any and all demands made by each Club, and governance so that decisions are made with support. LiBRA remains strong, continues with its intention to represent the Clubs in forming the long-dreamed-of National League, maintains its alignment with the LFU, and always believes that together we are much greater and better.”

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