The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday that the match between Fluminense and São Paulo, originally scheduled for next Saturday at Maracanã, has been moved to an earlier time. The kickoff, initially set for 8:30 PM (Brasília time), will now take place at 7:00 PM. The change was requested by Fluminense’s management to accommodate the official presentation of striker Hulk to the fans.
According to information previously reported by *ge*, Fluminense plans to have Hulk welcomed by supporters before the ball rolls against São Paulo. The adjustment aims to make it easier for fans to attend, as the original time would have seen the match end around 10:30 PM.
The request was made by club president Mattheus Montenegro and was approved by the CBF, with consent from all other parties involved.
Hulk is already in Rio de Janeiro to join Fluminense. The 39-year-old player landed at Galeão International Airport on Monday morning, arriving from Belo Horizonte via private jet.
He had already undergone medical exams and signed a contract with the Rio de Janeiro club. Upon arriving in Rio, Hulk met with the coaching staff and began his adaptation process. He shared his dream of winning the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense, stating, *“My dream is to win a Libertadores. We have the squad for it—a very well-assembled team. The way they play inspires me. I come with the desire to contribute, bring something different, unite efforts, and, God willing, win important titles.”*