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Brazil football clubs protest betting ban at Maracanã
Brazilian football clubs Flamengo and Fluminense staged a joint protest during their recent Brasileirão match at the Maracanã against a government provisional measure (MP 1.394/2026) that prohibits sports betting advertising and operations. Players from both teams wore jerseys featuring the slogan 'Prohibiting is not protecting' to signal their opposition to the ban enacted by President Lula.
Flamengo supporters also participated in the demonstration, displaying banners that criticized President Lula, the National Congress, and the Supreme Federal Court (STF), claiming that Brazilian football should not be a victim of this policy. The clubs argue that the sudden ban threatens their financial stability and could drive users toward unregulated, clandestine platforms.
In other league developments, Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Fluminense has placed them at the top of the second-round standings. Meanwhile, Red Bull Bragantino ended a six-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over Cruzeiro. Palmeiras president Leila Pereira also expressed dissatisfaction with the abruptness of the betting ban, noting its significant impact on club contracts.
Entities
Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias · Betano · Bragantino · Flamengo · Fluminense · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Lula · Maracanã · Superbet
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Flamengo defeated Fluminense 1-0 in the Maracanã during the 30th round of the Brasileirão. newsonline.com.ar · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com · www.torcedores.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Red Bull Bragantino defeated Cruzeiro 4-2, ending a six-game winless streak. itapevinoticias.com.br · www.diarioceleste.com.br · rpnews.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Flamengo and Fluminense players wore jerseys with the slogan 'Prohibiting is not protecting' to protest the betting ban. newsonline.com.ar · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com · diariodoestadogo.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] President Lula signed a provisional measure (MP 1.394/2026) that prohibits the operation and advertising of sports betting platforms in Brazil. newsonline.com.ar · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.areavip.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com · diariodoestadogo.com.br · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Flamengo supporters displayed banners at the Maracanã criticizing President Lula, Congress, and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) regarding the betting ban. newsonline.com.ar · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.areavip.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palmeiras president Leila Pereira criticized the government's abrupt decision to suspend betting advertisements. portalhortolandia.com.br