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The graffiti, proclaiming pressure for Flamengo to intentionally lose to Criciúma to potentially relegate Fluminense, has caused a stir. While it’s acknowledged that fan rivalry naturally inclines supporters to root against their rivals, calling for a team to throw a game crosses an ethical line. The sentiment among football enthusiasts reveals a divide; many Flamengo supporters adamantly refuse to endorse the idea of compromising their own team’s performance for the sake of harming a rival.