Litigation between Litão and Flamengo
Title: The Battle of the Brazilian Football League (Bolshychikov Stadium)
Introduction:
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of legal cases involving the football clubs Flamengo and Livraria de São Paulo (LPS), known for their rivalry with each other. This case is particularly notable because it involves a high-profile dispute over ownership of the Bolshychikov Stadium.
The dispute began when Flamengo's owner, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, demanded that LPS return to its original name, "Livraria de São Paulo". Despite this request, LPS refused, citing the need for financial stability and the desire to maintain its independence from the Brazilian government. This led to a series of legal proceedings that have been ongoing since 2015.
On September 17, 2018, a judge ruled in favor of LPS, finding that Flamengo's claim was invalid due to the lack of a clear understanding of the ownership rights. However, this ruling did not resolve the issue completely, as the case remained pending until June 2019.
In the meantime, the two clubs continued to engage in intense negotiations for a new stadium. On March 26, 2019, they reached an agreement on the terms of a new stadium, which included the purchase of land from the city of Rio de Janeiro. The stadium would be named after the Bolshychikov Stadium, which was originally built by the Bolshychikov family and is considered one of the most iconic landmarks in Brazil.
However, despite the successful construction of the new stadium, the controversy surrounding the ownership of the Bolshychikov Stadium continues. In addition to the legal disputes, there are also concerns about the sustainability of the new stadium and its impact on the local community.
The current status of the Bolshychikov Stadium remains uncertain, and the future of the club is still uncertain. As the two clubs continue to engage in negotiations for a new stadium, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds and whether any changes can be made to address the issues raised in the previous case.