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Brazil’s biggest clubs restrict rivals’ payout in Globo deal
A broadcast rights deal between Brazil's biggest football clubs and Globo is reported to contain clauses that limit the amount the broadcaster can pay for the rights of other clubs - a stipulation that would preserve the financial status quo in Brazilian football.
Libra accepts five-year Globo rights proposal, LFU talks continue
Libra has stolen a march on Liga Forte União (LFU) by signing a letter of intent with media giant Globo over a five-year domestic rights deal, albeit talks between the two rival collectives in Brazilian …
Libra, LFU in ‘common sense’ talks to pool media rights
Libra and Liga Forte União (LFU), the two collectives of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Série B teams seeking to drive plans for a new league system, are closing in on an agreement to jointly market th…
Rival Brazilian groups join forces against proposed betting sponsorship ban
Some of Brazil’s biggest football clubs have registered their "enormous concern" at government proposals to ban betting operator sponsorships in football.
Atlético-MG becomes Brazil’s ‘biggest SAF’, signs with Libra
Atlético-MG has become the latest club in Brazilian football to transition into a limited company (SAF), after the sale of 75 per cent to the newly-formed Galo Holding was approved.
Libra investor makes new proposal amid concerns over trio
Mubadala Capital, the financier of Libra, one of two collectives of Brazilian clubs seeking to drive plans for a new football league system, has made another offer in a bid to stop defections to the rival…
Rival investment funds make financial incentives to Brazilian clubs
The two collectives of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and B teams seeking to drive plans for a new Brazilian football league system have this week made new financial offers in a bid to entice rival clubs …
Mubadala Capital ‘selected’ as financial backer for Brazilian football’s Libra body
Libra, one of two collectives of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Série B teams seeking to drive plans for a new Brazilian football league system, has recommended Mubadala Capital as its preferred financial b…
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A heavyweights form ‘Libra’ group
A group of eight Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Série B clubs have endorsed the formation of ‘Libra’, a new body proposed to represent the 40 teams competing in the top two tiers of domestic football and o…