📹 Fans unveil banner for Vasco SAF's prospective new owner

Fans of Vasco SAF unveiled a banner in honor of Marcos Lamacchia, who is believed to be the prospective new owner. The banner was displayed before the match against Cruzeiro on Saturday, 29th August 2026. The banner also featured Marcos' father, José Roberto Lamacchia. The fans chanted: "Olê lê, olá lá, Lamacchia is coming and things are going to heat up!"

The impending sale of 90% of Vasco SAF's shares to Marcos Lamacchia has led to a clash between Pedrinho, the president of Vasco SAF, and Luiz Eduardo Baptista, the president of rival Flamengo. Bap has accused Marcos Lamacchia's stepmother, Leila Pereira, of undue influence over two clubs, potentially violating financial fair play rules and Brazilian football regulations.

Bap plans to take legal action against this, while Pedrinho dismisses Bap's stance as persecution and defends the legality and importance of the deal for Vasco SAF's financial recovery.

Vasco SAF, currently in second-to-last place in the league with only 22 points, is seeking approval for a R$150 million DIP loan to cover immediate obligations during the judicial recovery process. However, the judge has frozen the loan, requesting further clarification on financial projections. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro sits fifth in the table with 39 points and aims to win their next three matches to break into the top four. Both teams are also in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.