Flamengo Director Responds to Fla-Flu Postponement Criticism
On April 12, 2026, the Fla‑Flu originally scheduled for April 11 was rescheduled to 18:00 at the Maracanã. The fixture corresponds to the 11th round of the Brasileirão.
- Originally scheduled: April 11.
- New date and time: April 12, 18:00.
- Venue: Maracanã.
- Competition: Brasileirão, 11th round.
Flamengo response
Flamengo Director Responds to Fla-Flu Postponement Criticism summarizes Boto’s defence. José Boto said clubs agreed to the change to protect players and improve the spectacle. He told Flamengo TV that Fluminense’s coach accepted the move and that the match would be better.
Mattheus Montenegro, Fluminense’s president, also issued a position on the postponement. Both clubs reached agreement before the rescheduled match.
Palmeiras complaint
Palmeiras publicly questioned a perceived difference of treatment between clubs. The protest followed the CBF’s refusal to suspend Abel Ferreira’s eight‑game ban. Abel Ferreira had been punished for expulsions in matches against Fluminense and São Paulo.
Coach Leonardo Jardim backs postponement
Coach Leonardo Jardim defended the decision to postpone. He said both teams gained an extra training day and that rotation helped player recovery. Jardim argued the consensual change could reduce injuries and deliver a better spectacle.
The clubs agreed to the rescheduling for sporting and medical reasons. Filmogaz.com will continue to follow reactions and the match outcome.
