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After ticket prices increase against Flamengo, Procon notifies Botafogo-PR

Paraibano set a higher price for the duel against Mengão for the Copa do Brasil and the regulatory body says that a justification is necessary

Botafogo-PB increased ticket prices for the match against Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction/Almeidão
Botafogo-PB increased ticket prices for the match against Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction/Almeidão

18 Abr 2025 | 07:36 |

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The Consumer Protection and Defense Secretariat of João Pessoa ( Procon-JP ) notified , this Thursday (17), Botafogo-PB for suspected abusive practices in ticket prices for the match against Flamengo , scheduled for May 1st, at the Almeidão Stadium, for the third phase of the Copa do Brasil .


The most affordable price for the match will be R$150 — half-price tickets for the shaded stands for Botafogo-PB fans. The red-and-blacks, who will occupy the general section, will find tickets for R$400 (full price) and R$200 (half price). For seats, prices reach R$500 (full price) and R$250 (half price), again with differences between the fan groups.


According to the municipal secretary of Procon-JP, Junior Pires , the notification requires the club to present the amounts charged in previous matches of the Copa do Brasil. The idea is to make a comparison with the match against Flamengo and, if a disproportionate increase is proven, the directors will have to justify the reasons.


"There was a big increase, so they need to justify why . There was an increase in cost, because the disparity is very big. The price is free, but they also can't take advantage of an event to be able to increase the price of a ticket. That's already abusive," said Junior Pires.

INCREASE EXCEEDS 1,000% COMPARED TO THE FIRST PHASE


The disparity becomes even more evident when compared to the prices from the first phase of the competition. In the match against Concórdia-SC , the cheapest ticket cost R$30 in the Arquibancada Leste Sol sector — the same section that will now be reserved for Flamengo fans and where tickets will cost R$400. An increase of up to 1,233%.

Not even the home fans escaped the price increases. In the shaded stands, prices rose from R$60 to R$300 — an increase of 400% . In the seats, prices jumped from R$120 to R$500, an increase of 316% .

SALES START ON MONDAY

The first batch of tickets will be available from next Monday (21). Until then, only Botafogo-PB fan members will be able to request their tickets for free , depending on the membership plan.



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José Boto talks about Fenerbahçe's proposal for Filipe Luís: “Flamengo is not…”

The coach was among the names considered by the Turkish club to replace José Mourinho and the director of Mengão tried to put a lid on the issue.

José Boto comments on Fenerbahçe's interest in Filipe Luís and states that Flamengo immediately rejected the proposal - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
José Boto comments on Fenerbahçe's interest in Filipe Luís and states that Flamengo immediately rejected the proposal - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 08:30 |

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Despite his short career as a professional coach, Filipe Luís continues to attract attention from around the world for his work at Flamengo. Last week, Fenerbahçe (TUR) attempted to sign him , but both the Rio de Janeiro club and the manager rejected the offer .


José Boto on Fenerbahçe's proposal for Flamengo's Filipe Luís: "this is not a bank"


In an interview with UOL, football director José Boto revealed the behind-the-scenes story behind the Turkish move: "Last week, he had the option of leaving the club. I know this because the president of Fenerbahçe called me asking how much money Flamengo wanted to release Filipe Luís . I replied that this isn't a bank. We had no intention of selling him. The club even offered more than the contractual fine, but he didn't want to go. He didn't want to abandon this project."


FENERBAHÇE CONTINUES ON ITS PATH AND ANNOUNCES ANOTHER COACH

With negotiations unsuccessful, Fenerbahçe looked at other options. After José Mourinho's departure on August 29, the Turkish club explored several options, including Filipe Luís , but ultimately agreed on Domenico Tedesco last week . Thus, the red-and-black fans can breathe a sigh of relief at the prospect of a new European push.


FILIPE LUÍS'S CAREER AS A COACH

Filipe Luís is about to complete a year in charge of Flamengo . The coach took over the team on September 30, 2024, after Tite's dismissal, and has since collected titles: Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, and Supercopa do Brasil . The coach has played 65 games, with 43 wins, 16 draws, and only six losses, consolidating one of the club's most consistent campaigns in recent years.

NEXT CHALLENGE IN THE LIBERTADORES

Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, begins this Thursday (18) the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores against Estudiantes (ARG) . The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).



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Sesc Flamengo begins 2025/26 preseason with full squad

After the return of athletes who were on national teams, the red-black team completes the assembly of the squad and prepares to debut in the Women's Super League 25/26

Sesc Flamengo's full squad begins preparations for the 2025/26 Women's Super League - photo: reproduction
Sesc Flamengo's full squad begins preparations for the 2025/26 Women's Super League - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 23:36 |

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Sesc Flamengo began training with the full squad for the 2025/26 season of the Women's Superliga this Monday (15). The last athletes to show up were Helena Wenk, Laís, Lorena, Tainara and Masa Kirov, who were competing in international tournaments for the Brazilian and Serbian national teams.


During their time with their national teams, several players achieved significant achievements. Helena, Laís, Lorena, and Tainara won silver in the Nations League and bronze at the World Cup with the Brazilian national team. Tainara also shone, winning bronze at the U-21 World Cup . Masa Kirov represented Serbia in competitions such as the VNL, the U-21 World Cup, and the adult World Cup.


Other athletes also collected titles before the preseason. Julliana Granda and Adria won the Junior Pan American Championships with the U-23 team, while Camila Mesquita took bronze at the U-16 Universiade. These three athletes had already been training with the group in recent weeks.


REFORMULATION AND ARRIVAL OF NEW REINFORCEMENTS

Sesc Flamengo is undergoing a major overhaul and has introduced important reinforcements. Among the standouts are opposite Tainara, signed from Shanghai Bright (China), setter Giovana, American outside hitter Simone Lee, middle blocker Masa Kirov, and setter Vivian . While awaiting the return of coach Bernardinho, currently leading the Men's National Team at the World Cup, the team remains under the interim leadership of Hélio Griner.


SESC FLAMENGO'S DEBUT, OBJECTIVES AND GAMES

The Women's Superliga debut is scheduled for October 20th against Paulistano/Barueri at Tijuca Tênis Clube. The project, a partnership between Flamengo, RJ Vôlei, and Sesc, received direct investment from Flamengo and aims to position the team among the four largest in the country in terms of budget, aiming to compete for national and international titles.


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Estudiantes will have two important absences against Flamengo in the Libertadores

The Argentine team confirms losses in defense and attack for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Mengão, this Thursday, at Maracanã

Estudiantes confirms two important absences to face Flamengo at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Estudiantes confirms two important absences to face Flamengo at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 22:10 |

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Estudiantes announced this Monday (15) two confirmed absences for the match against Flamengo , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The match is scheduled for this Thursday, at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro . The return game will be held seven days later, in Argentina.


The first player to be out is 33-year-old defender González Pírez , a River Plate youth product. The defender suffered a Grade 3 hamstring injury in his right thigh and is expected to be out for at least a month , ruling him out of both matches against the red-and-blacks.


SANTIAGO NÚÑEZ WILL BE THE SUBSTITUTE


Without further ado, coach Eduardo Domínguez confirmed that Santiago Núñez will replace González Pírez . The defender had already replaced his injured teammate in the match against River Plate and scored Estudiantes' only goal in the 2-1 defeat.

The club expects to maintain defensive consistency even without its regular starter . The Argentine coach has emphasized in previous interviews the importance of maintaining tactical discipline to balance the match against Flamengo at Maracanã.


EDWUIN CETRÉ ALSO MISSES

In attack, 27-year-old Colombian Edwuin Cetré is also out of the match in Rio de Janeiro. The forward suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg . He is expected to be available for the return leg on September 25th.


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