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Bap defined ex-Benfica player as Flamengo's possible new football director - check it out

With a focus on professionalization, Luiz Eduardo Baptista bets on Filipe Luís and José Boto to lead Mais Querido

Filipe Luís and José Boto are the names chosen by Luiz Eduardo Baptista - photo: reproduction
Filipe Luís and José Boto are the names chosen by Luiz Eduardo Baptista - photo: reproduction

09 Dez 2024 | 19:41 |

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Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, has already defined the guidelines for football Flamengo if elected president for the period 2025-2027. Voting is scheduled for this Monday (9), and the candidate promises significant changes in the command of Mais Querido.


Enter According to their choices, Filipe Luís will be maintained as coach of the main team, while the Portuguese José Boto, experienced in the European market, will assume the executive direction of the football department. The information is from Bruno Andrade, from UOL.




FILIPE LUÍS AND CONTINUITY IN THE BANK

Filipe Luís, former player and idol of Mengão, was hired to replace Tite in September this year. Under the recommendation of current president Rodolfo Landim, Filipe has already signed a contract until the end of 2025 and, according to Bap, will be a central piece for the club's technical and tactical evolution.


The former full-back has stood out in command of the team, showing leadership and knowledge of the red and black environment, which reinforces confidence in his permanence for the next triennium.


JOSÉ BOTO: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT FLAMENGO

The arrival of José Boto, aged 58, would be a big step towards the professionalization of the football department. With successful spells at clubs such as Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk, the Portuguese has established itself as a specialist in identifying and hiring Brazilian talent for the European market.

Boto also He accumulated experience as executive director at PAOK, in Greece, and Osijek, in Croatia. Recognized for his meticulous work, he brings a modern and professional vision to Flamengo, aligned with Bap's intentions to elevate the club to new heights on the international stage.


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Tickets for Flamengo vs Racing at Maracanã have started sales

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

Flamengo fans prepare a party at Maracanã for the Libertadores semifinal against Racing - photo: reproduction
Flamengo fans prepare a party at Maracanã for the Libertadores semifinal against Racing - photo: reproduction

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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/ .


CLUB DEFINES SALES STEPS


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.


PRICES VARY BY SECTOR

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.


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Rossi has impressive numbers for Flamengo in 2025

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.

Rossi is one of Flamengo's highlights this season and the numbers confirm his fundamental participation - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Rossi is one of Flamengo's highlights this season and the numbers confirm his fundamental participation - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

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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.


ROSSI'S NUMBERS IN 2025

  • 6 penalties saved in 14 shots
  • 42% penalty success rate
  • 7 consecutive matches without conceding a goal
  • 29 clean sheets (games without conceding a goal)
  • 28 goals conceded in total for the season


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.

NEXT CHALLENGE


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).


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Flamengo and Palmeiras increase friction in new exchange of statements between Bap and Leila Pereira

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

Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Flamengo, and Leila Pereira, of Palmeiras, exchange public statements again - photo: reproduction
Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Flamengo, and Leila Pereira, of Palmeiras, exchange public statements again - photo: reproduction

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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.


LEILA PEREIRA RESPONDS

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.

DEADLOCK BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND LIBRA

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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