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RIO DE JANEIRO — Another punch-up was reported at Brazilian club Flamengo, this time between players. Local media reported midfielder Gerson and Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela fought during Tuesday's training session as the Rio de Janeiro club struggles to regroup after its Copa Libertadores elimination. Varela reportedly sustained a broken nose. On July 30, Flamengo fired assistant coach Pablo Fernández for punching striker Pedro in the face the day before in the dressing room after a 2-1 win against Atletico Mineiro in a Brazilian championship match. Pedro filed charges against Fernández.
