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Vasco and Fluminense draw 0-0 in Copa do Brasil round of 16 first leg

Vasco da Gama and Fluminense FC played to a goalless draw at the Maracanã in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. Both sides created chances – John Kennedy, Savarino and Canobbio for Fluminense and Igor Gomes, Alisson Safira and Victor Hugo for Vasco – but goalkeeper Léo Jardim kept a clean sheet. The match featured 36 fouls and saw Vasco miss captain Thiago Mendes through suspension. The tie will be decided in the return leg on Wednesday at the same venue, with a penalty shoot‑out if the aggregate remains level. Other round‑of‑16 fixtures also ended 0‑0, including Atlético‑MG vs Juventude and Santos vs Remo, leaving several quarter‑final spots still open.

Entities: Admar Lopes · Club Atlético River Plate · Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama · Copa do Brasil · Facundo Colidio · Fluminense · Fluminense FC · Fluminense Football Club · Kevin Castaño · Luis Zubeldía · Léo Jardim · Maracanã Stadium

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Racing Club granted Vasco da Gama a 15‑day deadline to pay the entry fee. (Vasco da Gama negotiations with Racing for Santiago Sosa)
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Vasco da Gama agreed to pay between US$7 million and US$8 million for Santiago Sosa. (Transfer fee for Santiago Sosa)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Cruzeiro also expressed interest in signing Santiago Sosa. (other club interest)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vasco da Gama is also pursuing Argentine striker Facundo Colidio, with an initial offer of US$4 million and a possible final fee of up to US$9 million. (additional transfer target)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Santiago Sosa is a 27‑year‑old Argentine midfielder who previously played for River Plate, Atlanta United and Racing. (player background)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] At the time of reporting, Vasco da Gama was 18th in Brazil's Serie A, near the relegation zone. (Vasco league position)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The payment structure includes an initial entry fee of US$3‑4 million with the remainder paid in installments. (Sosa transfer payment terms)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Santiago Sosa signed a contract with Vasco da Gama that runs until the end of 2029. (Contract length for Sosa)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] River Plate previously demanded US$30 million for Colidio when Flamengo showed interest. (multiple sources)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The agreed transfer fee is between US$4 million and US$5 million for either 50 % of Colidio's economic rights or a full transfer. (multiple sources)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vasco da Gama's director of football Admar Lopes travelled to Buenos Aires to advance the Colidio negotiations. (Admar Lopes trip)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Vasco da Gama is also negotiating for Santiago Sosa of Racing, with an estimated investment of US$8 million. (multiple sources)

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