The lack of communication from Maracanã on social media has sparked outrage among Vasco fans amid the legal battle over the stadium’s use.
The official Maracanã account on X (formerly Twitter) has faced heavy criticism from Vasco supporters.
The reason lies in the complete absence of posts about the crucial matchup between Vasco and Boca Juniors (ARG) in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals.
The last post, dated October 18, reported Fluminense‘s loss to Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, and the silence since then has caused widespread dissatisfaction.
The omission on social media, especially on the day of the decisive match, is viewed by many as a serious communication failure and even as a form of discrimination against Vasco.
Fans expressed their outrage in the comments of the latest post, demanding that the stadium management issue a statement regarding the game taking place today at Maracanã.
Legal showdown and social media silence
The silence from Maracanã‘s official account comes at a peculiar time, right after the conclusion of a lengthy legal battle.
The concessionaire Fla-Flu Serviços S.A., responsible for managing the stadium and formed by Flamengo and Fluminense, spent weeks trying to prevent Vasco from using the venue for the game against Boca Juniors.
Arguments regarding the condition of the pitch—recently replaced after an NFL event—and the need for a minimum 72-hour interval between matches were raised by the concessionaire.
However, the Military Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office pointed to Maracanã as the safest option for the clash.
After several court rulings at different levels, the injunction preventing Vasco from using the stadium was unanimously overturned by the TJRJ (Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro).
The clearance of Maracanã for this Tuesday’s (20) match marks the end of a dispute that dragged on for approximately three weeks.
“I’ll repeat it here, and I’ve already filed a formal complaint with the ombudsman’s office: the official profile of the public facility @maracana ignoring Vasco vs. Boca is discriminatory conduct against the Cruzmaltinos and misinforms the citizens of Rio. I hope @MP_RJ is keeping an eye on this, honestly”
This post by a user on X sums up the frustration of a considerable portion of the fanbase.
The expectation is that the stadium management will adopt a more inclusive and transparent approach in future communications, representing all clubs that use this major temple of sports.
Vasco seeks advantage as Maracanã faces a packed schedule
On the pitch, Vasco heads into the match with an advantage earned in Argentina, where they defeated Boca Juniors 1–0.
A draw at Maracanã, in front of a sold-out crowd, will secure the Rio de Janeiro side’s spot in the Copa Sudamericana final.
Boca Juniors, meanwhile, needs a win to stay alive in the competition.
Maracanã‘s schedule remains intense, with Flamengo also using the stadium for the Copa Libertadores semifinal against Estudiantes (ARG) just 48 hours later.
This overload of events raises questions regarding the maintenance and usage schedule of the pitch, which was a central point of the legal dispute.
The rivalry on and off the pitch continues to generate new chapters.
The Brazilian Serie A clash between Flamengo and Vasco, with Vasco as the home team, is scheduled for the end of this month, promising even more excitement for the supporters.
