Eight Flamengo supporters’ groups oppose Brazil’s proposed sports betting ban
By SectorWire desk · · Updated
Summary
Eight Flamengo supporters’ groups have formally opposed government moves to prohibit sports betting in Brazil. Their social media statement followed protests at the Fla-Flu derby and called for broader discussion of the potential consequences for football’s financial sustainability.
Why it matters
Supporters’ opposition brings concerns about football’s financial sustainability into debate over Brazil’s proposed sports betting prohibition.