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Edinburgh derby gets mention during Rio derby broadcast

A Scottish football rivalry briefly captured attention during a Brazilian league match.

New York Editorial News Desk October 30, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • A Scottish football rivalry was highlighted during a live Brazilian TV broadcast.
  • Commentators acknowledged the upcoming Edinburgh derby in the context of a Rio derby.
  • The mention followed a recent documentary on Hearts' title heartbreak.

During a live broadcast of the Rio derby between Flamengo and Vasco de Gama, commentators briefly acknowledged the upcoming Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibs.

The mention came after an Edinburgh-based viewer was highlighted by the commentators, who then referenced the Scottish clubs' upcoming match in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

Commentator Anthony Wells and co-commentator Joao Monteiro referred to the Edinburgh clubs as 'the two rivals from Edinburgh' and noted the significance of the match.

Wells expressed sympathy for Hearts' recent title heartbreak, recalling their near miss in the Scottish Premiership last season.

Monteiro added that the season was 'such a great season' for Hearts, indicating the emotional weight of the match for fans.

Flamengo secured a 4-1 victory over Vasco de Gama in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, with doubles from Pedro dos Santos and Samuel Lino.

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