Clube de Regatas do Flamengo publicly expresses its vehement repudiation of the conduct adopted by the Spanish club UD Almería, for breaching a contractual obligation assumed in the transfer of the player Lázaro, carried out in August 2022. Having been in default for 590 days, the club has accumulated a debt estimated at more than €1.8 million, in blatant disregard for the commitments made and the rules governing relations in international football.

The case is objective and unequivocal: there is an express contractual obligation that assigns to the Spanish club the responsibility for the payment or reimbursement of taxes levied in Spain. Even so, despite Flamengo being compelled to pay these amounts—totaling over €1,5 million—and after a formal FIFA decision fully recognizing its right to reimbursement, Almería chooses not to fulfill its obligation. The debt after 590 days of default exceeds €1.800.000,00.

Instead, it adopts a repeated stance of resistance, using procedural tactics of an eminently dilatory nature, in clear disregard for the principles of good faith, contractual loyalty, and integrity that should guide relations between clubs in international football.

This is not a case of a one-off default, but a conscious and deliberate act of procrastination that weakens the legal security of contractual relationships in football and compromises the credibility of the system. 

Flamengo trusts that the competent bodies, especially the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), will provide the appropriate response to this behavior, ensuring compliance with the decisions already issued within FIFA and adherence to the commitments made.

The Club will remain firm in defending its rights and protecting the integrity of contractual relationships in football, alerting and seeking a strong reaction from clubs, entities and regulators.

Flamengo Regatta Club

SPANISH

OFFICIAL NOTE

EL ALMERÍA DEBES AL FLAMENGO ABOUT €1,8 MILLIONS SINCE 590 DAYS AGO

In fever, athlete Cristiano Ronaldo acquired 25% of the Spanish club

The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo publicly expresses its energetic repudiation of the conduct adopted by the Spanish club UD Almería, due to the failure to comply with the contractual obligation assumed in the transfer of the athlete Lázaro, carried out in August 2022. After 590 days in a situation of loss, the club accumulates an estimated debt worth more than €1,8 million, in a flagrant lack of respect for the commitments made and the norms that guide relationships in international football.

The case is objective and unequivocal: there is an express contractual obligation that attributes to the Spanish club the responsibility for paying the refund of taxes applied in Spain. However, even after Flamengo was forced to assume additional amounts — for an amount exceeding €1,5 million — and following a formal FIFA decision that fully recognized its right to reimbursement, Almería chose not to comply with its obligation. The sum after 590 taxes is more than €1.800.000,00.

Instead, it adopts a reiterated stance of resistance, relying on procedural resources of an eminently dilatory nature, in clear contradiction with the principles of good faith, contractual loyalty and integrity that should govern relations between clubs in international football.

This is not a one-off failure, but rather a conscious and deliberate conduct of postponement, which weakens the legal security of contractual relationships in football and compromises the credibility of the system.

Flamengo trusts that the competent bodies, especially the Sports Arbitration Court (CAS), will give the necessary response to this behavior, guaranteeing the fulfillment of the decisions issued within the scope of FIFA and the observance of the commitments assumed.

The Club will remain firm in defending its rights and protecting the integrity of contractual relationships in football, alerting and seeking a forceful reaction from clubs, entities and regulators.

Flamengo Regatta Club

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

ALMERÍA OWES FLAMENGO AROUND €1.8 MILLION FOR 590 DAYS

In February, the athlete Cristiano Ronaldo acquired 25% of the Spanish club

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo hereby publicly expresses its vehement repudiation of the conduct adopted by the Spanish club UD Almería, due to the breach of a contractual obligation assumed in the transfer of athlete Lázaro, which took place in August 2022. After 590 days in default, the club has accumulated an estimated debt of over €1.8 million, in blatant disregard of the commitments signed and the regulations governing relations in international football.

The case is objective and unequivocal: there is an express contractual obligation assigning to the Spanish club the responsibility for the payment or reimbursement of taxes levied in Spain. However, even after Flamengo was compelled to bear such amounts — totaling over €1.5 million — and following a formal FIFA decision fully recognizing its right to reimbursement, Almería choses not to fulfill its obligation. The debt after 590 of default exceeds €1,800,000.00.

Instead, it adopts a repeated stance of resistance, resorting to procedural maneuvers of a plainly dilatory nature, in clear contradiction with the principles of good faith, contractual loyalty, and integrity that must govern relations between clubs in international football.

This is not an isolated breach, but a conscious and deliberate course of conduct aimed at postponement, which undermines the legal certainty of contractual relations in football and compromises the credibility of the system.

Flamengo trusts that the competent bodies, particularly the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), will provide the appropriate response to this behavior, ensuring compliance with the decisions already issued within FIFA and the observance of the commitments undertaken.

The Club will remain steadfast in defending its rights and protecting the integrity of contractual relations in football, alerting and calling for a firm reaction from clubs, entities, and regulators.

Flamengo Regatta Club