World champion with the Brazilian National Team reveals his refusal to sign with Flamengo

Flamengo officially announced Betano as its newest master sponsor in a multi-million dollar contract valid until 2028. Before the deal, Corinthians tried to negotiate with the company, but the Rubro-Negro rejected any possibility of a joint partnership with the São Paulo club.

According to journalist Pedro Ramiro, Corinthians was looking to increase its sponsorship revenue and even proposed a kind of "married partnership" involving shared goals between the two clubs . However, from the outset, Flamengo made it clear that it would not accept this type of negotiation.

AGREEMENT DETAILS

The signed contract provides for a payment of R$268 million per season, which will be divided between professional football , the club's Olympic sports, and the official channel. This is one of the largest sponsorship deals in Brazilian football.

DEBUT IN THE HOLY MANTLE

Although the deal was sealed in mid-August, Betano's name only appeared printed in the center of the red-black uniform last Sunday (31), during the 1-1 draw against Grêmio, at Maracanã, with a big party to celebrate the partnership.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

With the new master sponsor, Flamengo returns to the field only on September 14th, against Juventude , in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.

This Thursday (4), the Brazilian National Team faces Chile, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the World Cup Qualifiers. Called up at the last minute to replace the injured Matheus Cunha, Flamengo striker Samuel Lino could appear among Carlo Ancelotti's squad .

Despite expectations, the player is likely to start the match on the bench . Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the Italian coach is expected to use the match to conduct tests and explore alternatives for the starting lineup.

This will be Brazil 's last official match on home soil before the World Cup. Until the start of the tournament, the team will only play friendlies. The last time the national team played at Maracanã was in November 2023 , when they lost 1-0 to Argentina, with a goal by Otamendi.

TICKETS FOR BRAZIL X CHILE

Ticket sales began on August 25th, through the Bilheteria Digital website, with prices ranging from R$100 to R$320 . To purchase, fans must register their facial biometrics, which is also common for Flamengo games at the stadium.

• North, South and Upper South: R$200 (full) / R$100 (half)
• Upper East: R$240 (full) / R$120 (half)
• Lower East: R$280 (full) / R$140 (half)
• Lower West: R$320 (full) / R$160 (half)

FILIPE LUÍS DOESN'T WANT TO SEE LINO ON THE FIELD...

Filipe Luís on Flamengo's Samuel Lino in the National Team: "I hope he plays at Maracanã, not in Bolivia"

At the press conference following the 1-1 draw with Grêmio, coach Filipe Luís didn't hide his satisfaction with Samuel Lino, but he did offer one caveat: he doesn't want to see the number 16 at Bolivia's altitude. "I hope he plays at Maracanã, not in Bolivia, and returns in top condition to help the team ," he said, referring to the risks of physical fatigue caused by the altitude.

In another initiative aimed at strengthening the youth academy, Mais Querido hosted a special talk this week with defender Danilo. The defender spoke with athletes from the under-15 and under-16 categories in the auditorium of the George Helal Training Center , as part of the "Champion Talk" project, coordinated by Alfredo Almeida, the youth academy director, along with Patricia Negreiros, head of the human development department.

Champion Talk aims to connect young athletes with role models who have already forged successful paths in football, reinforcing their sense of belonging to the club. Danilo's choice was no accident: the defender has won more than ten titles in his career, including the Club World Cup, two Champions Leagues, the Copa Libertadores, and the European Super Cup .

DEFENDER REMEMBERS HIS CAREER

At 34, Danilo also boasts experience from two World Cups with the Brazilian national team (2018 and 2022). Recognized for his leadership on and off the field, he discussed the challenges of his career abroad, his dreams, and his goals still in progress. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of the young players.

Danilo on talks with Flamengo's young players: "A good experience"

"It was a beautiful experience to be able to share a little of my experience with the boys. I think this type of action should become constant, reducing the distance between the youth and professional levels and increasing the feeling of integration and belonging to the club and its culture . It was beautiful to see the sparkle in the boys' eyes, reviving in me a feeling of pleasure for playing football and creating an even greater connection with the colors of Flamengo," declared the defender .

BASE DIRECTOR REINFORCES VALUE

During the meeting, Danilo highlighted defining moments in his career and the importance of resilience in sports . Alfredo Almeida emphasized the project's impact: "Danilo fulfilled his dream of playing for Flamengo ," he said before concluding.

" We try to show our youth athletes Danilo's journey, which wasn't easy , but he managed to achieve beyond his competence on the field. We will continue this initiative with other professional athletes so that our youth athletes can understand each one's story, the difficulties they faced and the focus they had to overcome them," said the director.