The Brazilian football calendar has been thrown a curveball, and it's sparked a fiery reaction online. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has officially postponed the highly anticipated Fla-Flu derby between Fluminense and Flamengo, a marquee match in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Originally set for Saturday, the clash of Rio de Janeiro giants will now kick off on Sunday at 6 p.m. Brasília time, with the iconic Maracanã Stadium still hosting the event. The last-minute shift stems from Flamengo's grueling travel saga following their midweek Copa Libertadores match in Peru.

Flamengo's delegation faced significant logistical hurdles returning from Cusco, including an unauthorized flight on match night, forced stopovers, and a delayed arrival back in Rio de Janeiro only on Thursday evening. Citing the need for adequate player recovery, the club requested the schedule change.

While Fluminense, as the home team, agreed to the postponement, the decision has ignited a firestorm among their passionate "Tricolor" fanbase. Social media platforms are alight with frustration and debate, as fans who had made travel and personal arrangements for the Saturday fixture now face disruption for one of world football's most historic rivalries.