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Flamengo looking for defensive reinforcements? The club sets priorities.
08 Out 2025 | 10:23
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Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, will be certified as the new president of Flamengo next Wednesday (18). However, he will only officially take over the administration of the club from January 1, 2025, when his mandate begins. Until then, Bap and his team are dedicated to the transition process, which began this week and will be intensified in the coming days.
First steps in the transition
In the first week after the election, Bap still did not have formal meetings with the current board. The only meeting was casual, with the vice president of football Marcos Braz, in a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro. However, the president-elect used the period to dialogue with allies and make contacts in the market, outlining the structure of the new management.
One of the changes already defined is the arrival of a professional director to lead football. The name chosen is Portuguese José Boto, currently at NK Osijek, in Croatia. Boto is expected to disembark in Rio de Janeiro after Christmas, but is already participating remotely in Flamengo, which will be held in the United States in January.
There has been, so far, only one formal meeting in the transition process. The elected vice-president, Flávio Willeman, and Rodrigo Tostes, former VP of Finance under Rodolfo Landim, met with Reinaldo Belotti , current CEO of Flamengo. The meeting served to align short-term issues, such as the pre-season trip.
First actions of the new management
The first public act of Bap's team was to send a notice to the club's suppliers. The guidance was to not sign new contracts or change existing agreements until the end of the year. According to a statement, “contracts signed during this period may be reviewed and, if they are considered harmful to the club's interests, they will be invalidated”.
The current president, Rodolfo Landim, has not yet had any meetings with the members of the elected ticket. The expectation is that the meetings will be intensified after Bap's official inauguration into the Deliberative Council, next Wednesday.
Election in the Deliberative Council
In addition to the transition, Bap and his group focus their efforts on the election for the presidency of the Deliberative Council, which takes place next Monday (16), from 8am to 9pm, in Gávea. The president-elect supports Ricardo Lomba, who played a strategic role in his victory in the general elections.
The new management considers Lomba's victory crucial to implementing its proposals, especially the reform of the club's Statute. One of the main objectives is to reduce the number of amateur directors, eliminating the obligation to appoint vice-presidents.
Álvaro Ferreira, linked to the group “ Nosso Fla ” and supporter of Rodrigo Dunshee in the presidential campaign, is also running for the position. Despite being part of the support base of the current president, Rodolfo Landim, he has not yet declared official support for any of the candidates.
The Rio de Janeiro club opened ticket sales this Tuesday (7) for the match against Racing in the Libertadores semi-final; priority goes to fan members
08 Out 2025 | 11:27 |
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Flamengo began selling tickets this Tuesday (7) for the match against Racing , valid for the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores semifinal . The match is scheduled for October 22, at 9:30 pm , at the Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. The sales process began at 10 am, with priority given to members of the Nação program.
Ticket prices vary depending on the sector and the type of buyer. For the general public, prices start at R$350 and can reach R$2,000. Members enjoy progressive discounts, with options starting at R$100, depending on the plan. Purchases are made directly on the website https://ingressos.flamengo.com.br/ .
Flamengo has established a schedule divided by plan category, aiming to organize access and avoid instabilities in the online system. In this first phase, sales are open exclusively to members of the Nação Maraca 1 plan with one star. On October 9th, the sale will be extended to the rest of this group.
The following stages will continue until the 17th, gradually including the Maraca Nation 2 and 3 plans, as well as the Nation Without Borders program. The general public, free admission, and other interested parties will be able to purchase their tickets starting October 17th. All openings begin at 10:00 AM, and online sales close on the 22nd at 9:00 PM.
Membership prices reflect different membership levels. In the North sector, admission costs R$100 for the Nação Maraca 1 plan, R$140 for Maraca 2, and R$160 for Maraca 3. In the South sector, prices range from R$87.50 to R$140 , while the Upper East sector offers prices from R$112.50 to R$180. In the Lower East sector, admission can cost between R$125 and R$200, depending on the member's level.
The goalkeeper is one of the highlights of Mengão's season and his solid performances have brought significant results for the year and reinforced the club's confidence.
08 Out 2025 | 11:01 |
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One of the great merits of Filipe Luís's work at Flamengo's helm is its defensive solidity . Under his leadership, the team has not been defeated this season, and Rossi is largely responsible for this. The Argentine goalkeeper is having a consistent year , with decisive performances and an impressive streak of clean sheets.
According to a survey released by the club this Tuesday (7), Rossi reached seven consecutive games without conceding goals in 2025 and established himself as the athlete with the most matches in the season, totaling 51 appearances so far.
The term "clean sheet" originated in the Premier League and is used to define when a goalkeeper finishes a match without conceding a goal , and Rossi has already achieved this feat in 29 of his 51 matches this year for the "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved). The only performance in which the number 1 conceded more goals was against Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup in June. On that occasion, Flamengo lost 4-2 in the round of 16 of the competition.
With Rossi on a high and a mainstay in the squad, Flamengo returns to the field on October 15th to face Botafogo at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view), Record TV (open channel) and Cazé TV (YouTube).
Teams exchange new statements about Libra and the President of Mengão reveals the club's "clear agenda"; the director responds to criticism by defending the management
08 Out 2025 | 10:53 |
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The tension between Flamengo and Palmeiras has heated up again after new statements involving the political dispute in Libra, the league that brings together Brazilian football clubs. During a meeting of the Deliberative Council on Tuesday night (7), Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, presented to the councilors data on the impasse with the entity and accused the group of disrespecting internal rules in the division of television revenues.
In addition to questioning the criteria adopted by Libra, the director took advantage of the meeting to provoke Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras , citing an R$80 million loan from Crefisa, the company she owns, to Vasco da Gama's SAF.
" I have no doubt that there is a very clear agenda. The company she presides over lent money to Vasco's SAF . This needs to be questioned, especially when it comes to Financial Fair Play," Bap said, according to the UOL portal.
The day after her statements, Leila Pereira publicly responded to the provocations. The president of the São Paulo club stated that she works to strengthen national soccer and emphasized that she always honors signed contracts, including those prior to her tenure.
"President Bap is right when he says I have a clear agenda. Everyone knows that I defend Palmeiras' interests without trying to stifle my opponents, and that I work hard for the growth of Brazilian football," Leila declared in an official statement.
The executive also mocked comments about a possible purchase of Vasco, denying any involvement with the Rio de Janeiro club. "He can rest assured. I'm not buying Vasco. In fact, I'm not buying Vasco or Netflix ," the businesswoman added mockingly.
The disagreement between Flamengo and Libra has been intensifying in recent weeks. The Rio de Janeiro club alleges irregularities in the approval of financial and administrative agendas within the entity, including alleged errors in assemblies and improper transfers. The case is likely to be taken to court, which could delay a potential agreement and increase political tension between the clubs.
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