Cristiano Ronaldo and his club accused of non-payment of debt

Brazilian club Flamengo has expressed its dissatisfaction with Spanish side UD Almería in an official statement published on the club’s channel.

Surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo who has been a co-owner of the Spanish club since February was also mentioned in the statement.

Flamengo is demanding payment of a debt dating back to August 2022, following the transfer of striker Lázaro Vinícius (24).

The message begins with a harsh rebuke of the club from southern Spain: “Almería owes Flamengo approximately €1.8 million over a period of 590 days.” The Al-Nassr striker is then also mentioned. “In February, Cristiano Ronaldo acquired 25% of the Spanish club.” With this, Flamengo is implying that he is jointly responsible for the Andalusian club’s actions.

Lazaro Vinicius looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and UD Almeria at Estadio El Sadar on January 04, 2024. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

“Almería has been in default for 590 days and has accumulated an estimated debt of over 1.8 million euros, thereby shamelessly disregarding agreements made and the rules of international football.”

Flamengo also states that FIFA has recognised the debt, but that Almería refuses to pay.

The club will therefore take further steps and refer the dispute to the CAS, the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Flamengo is confident that the competent authority will respond appropriately to this behaviour.