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Maracanã director files police complaint over use of stadium suites
A Maracanã director filed a police complaint against Marcos Lamacchia, a businessman negotiating to become an investor in Vasco da Gama.
The complaint accuses Lamacchia of using stadium suites during Vasco’s Copa Sudamericana semifinal against Boca Juniors in Rio de Janeiro.
Eight Vasco supporters were found in three suites reserved for Flamengo and Fluminense officials, who are stadium concessionaires.
The group reportedly refused to leave, and police were called before consortium staff arranged for them to move.
Vasco lost 3-1 and was eliminated, despite winning the first leg 1-0 in Argentina.
The club said it would not comment on the suite incident.
Vasco now turns its attention to Brazil’s Série A, and is due to host Corinthians on Saturday, October 24.
Maracanã commercial director Dilson Motta filed a police complaint against businessman Marcos Lamacchia over the use of stadium suites during Vasco’s match against Boca Juniors.
The complaint says eight Vasco supporters occupied suites 314, 315 and 316, which are reserved for Flamengo and Fluminense directors.
Motta said he went to the suites after being told they were occupied and found the group, which reportedly refused to leave.
Police were called, but the stadium consortium’s staff arranged for the supporters to move.
Vasco said it would not comment on the incident.
- Who
- Dilson Motta, commercial director of the Maracanã consortium, filed the complaint against Marcos Lamacchia, a businessman negotiating to become Vasco’s SAF investor.
- What
- Motta accused Lamacchia of using stadium suites during the match. The police report says eight supporters occupied three suites.
- When
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, during Vasco’s match against Boca Juniors.
- Where
- The Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in suites 314, 315 and 316.
- Why
- The suites were designated for directors of Flamengo and Fluminense, the stadium’s concessionaires.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Vasco beat Boca Juniors 1-0 in the first leg at the Bombonera.
Eight supporters reportedly occupied suites 314, 315 and 316 during the match at the Maracanã.
Motta went to the suites, police were called, and the consortium’s staff arranged for the supporters to move.
Itatiaia reported that Motta had filed a police complaint.
- Complainant
- Dilson Motta, Maracanã consortium commercial director
- Person accused
- Marcos Lamacchia
- Suites named
- 314, 315 and 316
- Reported occupants
- Eight supporters
- Match
- Vasco vs Boca Juniors, Copa Sudamericana semifinal