AFTER A SEASON BELOW EXPECTED, FLAMENGO HAS TWO HIGHLIGHTS IN NBB AWARDS

This Friday (28), at 3pm (Brasília time), the Brazilian basketball team will face Slovenia in a friendly match in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 and Disney +, and will serve as final preparation for both teams before the pre-Olympic tournament.

Brazil, which has several FlaBasquete players, is in the Group B of the pre-Olympic tournament in Riga, Latvia, alongside Cameroon and Montenegro. This will be Croatian coach Aleksandar Petrovic's first tournament after returning to command the national team. The objective is clear: to return to the Olympics after eight years of absence.

On the other On the other hand, Slovenia, led by NBA star Luka Dončić, is in Group A of the competition held in Piraeus, Greece. The Slovenes will face Croatia and New Zealand in the initial phase of the tournament.

This friendly will be the last opportunity for teams to adjust their strategies and formations before the start of the pre-Olympic tournament, which begins on July 2nd. The expectation is for an intense and high-level clash, with both teams seeking to improve their performance.

WHERE TO WATCH BRAZIL X SLOVENIA

TV: ESPN 2

Streaming: Disney +

FRIENDLY SPECIFICATIONS

Date: 06/28/2024

Time: 3pm (Brasília time)

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Round: Friendly

Olivinha retired from the basketball court after Flamengo's season in the competition ended. Idol of the Most Beloved and an example for all those who practice the sport, the star received several tributes, including from Franco Balbi.

Through his social networks, Balbi decided to pay tribute to Olivinha. In an emotional text, the Mais Querido shipowner told the behind-the-scenes of some moments he shared with his idol and showed a lot of gratitude to his companion.

“Olivia, the time has come to dedicate a few words to you. First of all, huge CONGRATULATIONS on your career, many years, a lot of work and a lot of dedication to leave your name marked in the history of Brazilian Basketball! You will always be recognized as the greatest player in the history of Flamengo basketball, countless achievements will have your name engraved, but the greatest trophy of all is the affection of everyone who was part of your journey. It will be difficult to arrive at the next pre-season and not see you in the locker room arriving with a smile, or sometimes even 'sleeping' and ordering coffee (laughs). But, always with the disposition and energy necessary to infect and motivate us. Our task, now, will be to continue with his legacy, to be FLAMENGO on the court and represent the Nation as it deserves.

New challenges will be coming and I hope they are carried out with great success, my partner! Now yes. THANK YOU for everything since my arrival here at Flamengo. THANK YOU for letting me be myself within the team and within the club. THANK YOU for teaching me what it's like to play for Flamengo and how to represent a nation. THANK YOU for your patience and for understanding me when I charged you on the court. THANK YOU for opening the doors of your home to us and letting us see your family nearby. THANK YOU for your ongoing partnership. For all this and much more, THANK YOU SO MUCH. We will continue our friendship off the court”, published Balbi.

Olivinha became a multi-time champion with the Manto Sagrado. That's because the "god of the race" won 20 titles with Mengo. Among the main achievements are: two Intercontinental Cups (2014 and 2022), one Champions League of the Americas (2020/21), one League of the Americas (2014) and six NBBs (2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015 /16, 2018/19 and 2020/21).

Gabigol is a fundamental piece of Flamengo's squad, but the cost of keeping the striker at the Rio club is astronomical. Let's look at the numbers: currently, Gabigol earns R$1.5 million per month. Flamengo was negotiating to renew the player's contract for another five years, with a 50% increase and a bonus of R$50 million.

Doing the math, with the new contract, Gabigol would become earn R$2.2 million per month. Let's detail how this figure was achieved and how much it would mean to the club over five years. Gabigol currently receives R$1.5 million per month. With the 50% increase, the monthly salary would jump to R$2.2 million. This value would remain constant during the five years of the contract.

HIGH INVESTMENT FOR LITTLE DELIVERY

In addition to the salary increase, the new contract would include a signing bonus of R$50 million. This amount is a common practice in large negotiations to guarantee the permanence of key players and acts as an additional incentive for the athlete. The total of R$193 million represents a significant financial impact for Flamengo. This amount only includes salary and bonus signra, without considering other additional costs such as taxes, benefits and possible performance bonuses that could be included in the contract.