NFL in the Maracanã intensifies friction with Vasco after prohibiting commercial and negative actions at games
Vasco criticizes the commercial veto on NFL in Maracanã and negatives to games, widening friction with consortium and leading Pedrinho to think about São Januário.
Before the match: partnership with NFL and history of clashes by command
Vasco launched a collection of shirts in partnership with NFL and the Approve brand. To publicize the line, the Rio de Janeiro team planned to install a point of sale at Maracanã during the match between Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday (27), and display a promotional video on the stadium screen.
The expectation was to enjoy the public of the first game in Rio de Janeiro.The club, however, had already been facing difficulties to use Maracanã in football matches.In recent weeks, Vasco did not get permission to send games against Vitória and Palmeiras for the Copa do Brasil.
In the sports arena, the board also submitted a formal request to play the semi-final of the South American Cup against Boca Juniors in the stadium, but is still waiting for an answer.
Sunday (27): ban on commercial actions during Cowboys vs. Ravens
The holding of the first game in Rio de Janeiro, this Sunday (27), put another episode in the relationship between Vasco and the consortium responsible for Maracanã, formed by Flamengo and Fluminense.
The veto surprised the club because the Approve brand campaign had been developed in partnership with the American football league itself.
For the fans, the practical effect was the absence of the collection in the stadium and the maintenance of uncertainty about the use of the Maracanã. The club also has an agreement to play the classics against Flamengo and Fluminense at the Maracana.
Alleged reasons for the refusals: lawn and calendar
The calendar also weighs on the administrative dispute: there is a match of Flamengo for Libertadores only two days after the confrontation between Vasco and Boca Juniors.
The club believes that it should not rely on new negotiations with each request to perform in the stadium.Although the veto of commercial actions during NFL does not directly involve field command, the decision reinforced dissatisfaction with Maracanã's administration.
Pedrinho and São Januário: derby can change their address
Faced with the difficulties, President Pedrinho announced that he intends to send the next derby against Flamengo in São Januário.
"I don't ask to play at the Maracanã, I have a contract. He has clauses in his contract for refusing and I respect that. And I will not become dependent on him. I want Vasco x Flamengo to be in São Januário", said the manager.
According to the president, São Januário already receives matches considered risky, such as the clashes against Santos, Cruzeiro and Corinthians.
Current situation: awaiting definition by the South American
At the moment, Vasco is in a waiting phase. The club seeks a solution for the next matches and awaits definition on the confrontation with Boca Juniors, which requires a stadium with capacity greater than that of São Januário.
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