Clube de Regatas do Flamengo publicly regrets and condemns the violent acts committed by some Flamengo and Independiente fans on Tuesday night in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo believes in respect among rival fans and understands that, for the good of football, all disputes should be confined to the playing field.
It is worth noting that, during a formal dinner between representatives of the two teams also on Tuesday, President Eduardo Bandeira de Mello, upon learning of the facts, apologized to the representatives of the Argentine team.
Flamengo hopes that the Copa Sudamericana final will be held in a peaceful atmosphere and that our fans will support the team from start to finish in pursuit of the title.
And, concerned about the well-being of everyone present at Maracanã, he requested that the competent bodies increase the security personnel who will be working at the match to the maximum extent possible, as expressed in the minutes of an operational meeting held at the Rio de Janeiro Football Federation on December 7, 2017.
It is worth noting that, during a formal dinner between representatives of the two teams also on Tuesday, President Eduardo Bandeira de Mello, upon learning of the facts, apologized to the representatives of the Argentine team.
Flamengo hopes that the Copa Sudamericana final will be held in a peaceful atmosphere and that our fans will support the team from start to finish in pursuit of the title.
And, concerned about the well-being of everyone present at Maracanã, he requested that the competent bodies increase the security personnel who will be working at the match to the maximum extent possible, as expressed in the minutes of an operational meeting held at the Rio de Janeiro Football Federation on December 7, 2017.