The Copa Libertadores trophy, won by Flamengo on Saturday, suffered damage during the team’s celebrations.
Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 in the final held in Lima, Peru, securing their fourth title in the prestigious competition, becoming the first Brazilian club to achieve this feat.
On Sunday afternoon, Flamengo players and staff participated in a victory parade through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, with approximately 500,000 people celebrating with the team.
During the parade, the players and staff took turns lifting the cup. The images revealed that the top of the trophy, which includes a figure of a soccer player about to kick a ball, was wrapped with tape.
The figure had previously suffered damage.
Flamengo will seek to secure the Brazilian league title on Wednesday, when they face Ceará at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The team leads the standings with a five-point advantage over Palmeiras, with two matches remaining to conclude the championship.
