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Bap wants to remain Flamengo's football manager for 2025 - understand

New president Bap begins transition process with support from Bruno Spindel, but Marcos Braz should not play an active role

Marcos Braz says goodbye to Flamengo while Bruno Spindel helps with the transition - photo: reproduction
Marcos Braz says goodbye to Flamengo while Bruno Spindel helps with the transition - photo: reproduction

10 Dez 2024 | 17:10 |

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Marcos Braz, who had already confirmed his departure from Flamengo, participated in the vote in the club's presidential election last Monday (9) and highlighted his willingness to help with the transition to the new management. However, because he is disaffected by the new president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, his collaboration seems unlikely. The transition must be conducted with the support of Bruno Spindel, who will remain at the club for a few months to ensure stability.


According to information released by journalist Gabriel Reis, from the Paparazzo Rubro-Negro channel, a meeting has already been scheduled between Bap and Bruno Spindel to discuss next steps. The main objective is to structure a smooth and efficient transition, minimizing any negative impact on the club's sporting and administrative management.


Bruno Spindel, who recently commented on the end of his cycle at Flamengo, reiterated that he will continue to be an employee of the club until the end of the year and that can contribute in assembling the team for 2025, including negotiating strategic reinforcements.



WORK CONTINUES UNTIL THE END OF 2024


< Spindel highlighted that work on Mais Querido should continue until the last day of the current administration, under the presidency of Rodolfo Landim. He emphasized the importance of continuing the operations of the Football Department, including scouting and the search for the best possible athletes.

"We are still employees of the club. The work cannot stop. The team technique, contracted players and reinforcement strategies are priorities until the end of the mandate", said Spindel.


NEW FUTURE FOR THE MENGÃO

With the change in leadership, Mengão begins a new era under the management of Bap, who has already signaled his commitment to modernizing and restructuring the club. Despite criticism of Marcos Braz, Spindel has always been well evaluated behind the scenes at Flamengo. 


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Live: watch the game between Flamengo and Internacional for the Libertadores at Beira-Rio

After winning the first leg at Maracanã, Mais Querido will play for a draw against Colorado to confirm their qualification for the Copa Libertadores.

Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 with Mengão in the lead - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 with Mengão in the lead - photo: reproduction

20 Ago 2025 | 19:30 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The duel is valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique and now only needs a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.


Fans will be able to watch the decisive match between Internacional and Flamengo live on broadcast, cable, and streaming TV. The game will be covered on three platforms. Rede Globo will broadcast the match on broadcast TV and Globoplay. ESPN subscribers will be able to watch on cable. Disney+ will also broadcast the match via exclusive streaming service.


LIVE FLAMENGO X INTERNACIONAL


PROBABLE LINEUPS


Coach Roger Machado should keep his base in Colorado, while Filipe Luís has Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique in the starting lineup. Internacional should go to the field with: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Tabata, Alan Patrick and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.

Flamengo 's likely lineup should have changes in midfield: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.



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Flamengo and Betano want a 'super signing' and Dybala is speculated

Agreement signed until 2028 could bring in more than R$932 million for the Rio de Janeiro club; company is considering investing in the arrival of an international star

Flamengo signs a million-dollar contract with Betano until 2028 and fans are excited about the possible arrival of Paulo Dybala at Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Flamengo signs a million-dollar contract with Betano until 2028 and fans are excited about the possible arrival of Paulo Dybala at Flamengo - photo: reproduction

20 Ago 2025 | 18:23 |

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Flamengo confirmed this week Betano as its new master sponsor in a contract valid until December 2028. The agreement, considered historic, could generate up to R$932.5 million for the Rio de Janeiro club's coffers.


Thus, it consolidates itself as one of the largest commercial agreements ever made in Brazilian football. In addition to the financial contribution, the partnership aims to strengthen the brand's image nationwide through fan activations and sports marketing initiatives.


BETANO ASSESSES THE POSSIBILITY


According to the newspaper O Globo, Betano is also considering the possibility of bringing a major international star to the squad. The news excited fans, who began suggesting prominent names from European football.

Among the most frequently mentioned is Paulo Dybala, an Argentine striker who plays for Roma in Italy. The player has recently been linked with a move to Grêmio and his future is being monitored by several clubs.


DYBALA'S SALARY VALUES

The Argentine star's contract with Roma runs until June 2026 and has a release clause estimated at €12 million, approximately R$76.6 million . Although the fee is considered affordable for the market, the obstacle lies in the player's salary.

Dybala currently earns €8 million per year, equivalent to R$51.1 million . This amount represents approximately R$4.2 million per month, even exceeding the salaries of Neymar at Santos and Memphis Depay at Corinthians.


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Exclusive: speculated at Flamengo, Lucas Beltrán defines future in Europe

The Argentine striker has shown no interest in returning to South America, and CSKA has made a similar offer to the one made by Rubro-Negro a few weeks ago.

Lucas Beltrán is close to joining CSKA after refusing to return to South America, a decision that keeps the striker away from Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Lucas Beltrán is close to joining CSKA after refusing to return to South America, a decision that keeps the striker away from Flamengo - photo: reproduction

20 Ago 2025 | 18:13 |

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Lucas Beltrán, a Flamengo target this transfer window , is close to finalizing his move to CSKA Moscow in Russia. With no place at Fiorentina, the 24-year-old striker opted to remain in European football and expressed no interest in returning to South America. According to Gazeta do Urubu, negotiations are advanced, and a deal with the Russian club could be finalized soon.


The Italian press revealed that CSKA presented a proposal of €12 million fixed, plus €3 million in goal bonuses , totaling €15 million. The amount is equivalent to the offer already made by Rubro-Negro, who had reached an agreement with Fiorentina.


Despite this, the operation was ultimately vetoed by Beltrán himself, who preferred to remain in Europe . The striker's family also wanted him to remain in Italy, which influenced the decision.


ZENIT EMERGED AS AN INTERESTED PARTY

Earlier this month, journalist Marco Giordano noted that Zenit was monitoring the player's situation. The Russian club, which recently signed Gerson after his departure from Mengão , has expressed interest in moving forward, but CSKA is closest to concluding the deal. Given this scenario, Beltrán's future is likely to be decided soon, and it's unlikely to be in South American football.


AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIORENTINA AND RUBRO-NEGRO

The deal between Fiorentina and Rubro-Negro was already in place. The Italian press reported that the Brazilians' offer included 12 million euros , plus another 3 million in bonuses for goals, totaling approximately 95 million reais.


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