Announcer Cléber Machado, from SBT, was not selected for the final of the Copa Sudamericana 2025, between Racing and Cruzeiro, this Saturday (23). Despite narrating a large part of the competition on the network, the professional, formerly of Rede Globo, had an early end to his contract with the network.
In October, Cléber Machado agreed to return to Record in 2025 and will be the company’s number one narrator on broadcasts of Paulistão and the Brazilian Championship.
Despite the agreement with the competitor, the narrator still had a contract with SBT and could work on the tournament’s decision. In an interview with “Uol”, Cléber Machado revealed that the choice came from the broadcaster.
— As agreed, the decision was up to the broadcaster — said the communicator.
SBT responded that the decision was so that Cléber could have “more rest days and fulfill other professional commitments”.
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Who will narrate Sula’s final on SBT?
Luiz Alano will be the narrator for Racing and Cruzeiro in the Copa Sudamericana final this Saturday (23). Ex-Sportv, Premiere, DAZN and other companies. In Nosso Futebol, he narrates the Copa do Nordeste, Série C and Bundesliga.
In addition to him, commentator Mauro Beting and arbitration commentator Nadine Bastos are on the broadcast.
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Cruzeiro x Racing: where to watch the South American final?
The South American final, between Cruzeiro and Racing, will have several broadcast options in Brazil. On open TV, the rights belong to SBT. On closed TV, ESPN broadcasts, with a signal replicated on Disney+ (streaming). Another option, also in streaming, is Paramount+.
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Where to watch Cruzeiro x Racing on TV and streaming
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Time: 5pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: SBT (open TV), ESPN (closed TV), Disney+ (streaming) and Paramount+ (streaming)
