Bap was attended by some of his allies in the race for the position
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0Pre-candidate for the presidency of Flamengo, Luiz Eduardo Baptista organized a meeting last Tuesday night (6), to solidify the support of a series of important names in Mais Querido politics for his candidacy. Among the names was the former legal VP Flávio Willeman, the last to declare support and the most likely to be vice-president on his ticket.
The event took place at the Vamo restaurant, located at the headquarters, and was attended by of important supporters, such as former VPs from Eduardo Bandeira de Mello's previous administration. However, Cláudio Pracownik (Finance), Antônio Tabet (Communication), Pedro Iooty (Secretariat and General Assembly), Luis Nogueira (Base Football) and Alexandre Póvoa (Olympic Sports). An absence felt was that of the former VP of Football Ricardo Lomba, they were unable to attend due to private problems.
IMPORTANT NAMES FROM THE LANDIM MANAGEMENT ALSO ATTENDEDNames that Rodolfo Landim have just left management, as have Rodrigo Tostes (Finance), Marcelo Conti (Cabinet), Paulo Cesar Pereira (Secretary) and Ricardo Campelo (Social Responsibility). Other important presences: Antônio Alcides (president of the Deliberative Council), Dekko Roisman (Football Council), the former president of Flamengo Helio Ferraz and Michel Assef (former VP Legal).
BAP SENDS A MESSAGE TO THOSE OPPONENTS"This gathering, this union of people who have been together throughout a 12-year process, is a source of pride. It's an honor to have each one of you with me and to have Cláudio Pracownik by my side and Rodrigo Tostes, who I met during the 2009 electoral process, Flávio Willeman, who joined us in 2012, and many other people who contributed more or less, but all imbued with an increasingly greater Flamengo, to the despair of detractors", he said Bap, at dinner.
DINNER FOR ENGAGEMENTBap decided to organize the dinner to harmonize supporters with the campaign in search of the presidency. This is because the pre-candidate believes that the in-person union of his allies enhances the support already demonstrated virtually throughout the week.
There are still 8 lawsuits against the club in court; Fla can appeal
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0Controversies always seem to surround Flamengo, and yet another unexpected piece of news involving the club came to light this Wednesday (18), this time related to women's football. Rubro-Negro was condemned by the courts in a case brought by six former players, with a decision that surprised everyone.
The action, which had been ongoing since 2021, resulted in a conviction worth R$3.2 million. According to information from Uol, the names of the players were not revealed, but they were released during the reformulation of the sport in 2022 and were seeking recognition of a professional bond with Flamengo.
Flamengo, which maintains a partnership with the Brazilian Navy did not pay the athletes directly, as they were third sergeants. They played for the club between 2015 and 2021, a period in which they won the Brazilian Women's Championship. However, the players argued that the practice adopted by the club and the Navy was irregular, according to the partnership contract.
“An item in the cooperation term made it clear that the Navy would not provide financial resources, nor would it carry out the direct transfer of facilities. Flamengo was intentionally omitted to pay the athletes”, guarantees lawyer Rafael Cunha.
Possibility of appealDespite the initial decision, Flamengo can still appeal. The Regional Labor Court of Rio de Janeiro unanimously understood that Flamengo benefited from the situation and determined that the club must record the athletes' contributions in their Work Cards, in addition to paying the due salaries and other labor obligations.
In addition to these six players, eight others also filed lawsuits against Flamengo for the same reason, but their trials have not yet taken place. In response to Uol, the club commented on the case:
“Of the nine legal actions involving former Navy athletes and coaches, eight had court decisions removing the employment relationship with the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, considering that these are exclusively third-level Navy sergeants”, he says.
In total, 70 children, from the Cantagalo and Queimados centers, had the chance to practice the sport under the guidance of high-level professionals
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0Last week, children who practice judo in the social project Jogaremos Juntos, promoted by Flamengo's Social Responsibility, had an unforgettable experience. They visited the club's headquarters, in Gávea, and trained alongside Flamengo's judo teachers and athletes, experiencing a day full of learning, discipline and sportsmanship.
In total, 70 children, from centers of Cantagalo and Queimados, had the chance to practice judo under the guidance of high-level professionals, reinforcing the values of the sport, such as respect, determination and teamwork.
At the dojô, the children were welcomed by the coach of the under-13 and under-15 red-black judo teams, Rodrigo Domiciano, who, together with club athletes, shared his experiences and spoke about the importance of dedication to progress in the sport. “In the midst of so many negative references, it is essential that these children have positive references. Here they can see that it is possible to reach a higher degree, seek a black belt, seek important competitions and this will change their realities”, he said.
For many, the day was a unique opportunity to become inspire, dream big and continue following the path of sport. “The children came very excited. They've been talking about coming here to Flamengo for a week. It's important for them to be here, in a different place, with so much structure... This all makes them want to dedicate themselves more”, said professor Alves, who teaches judo at Jogaremos Juntos - Núcleo Queimados. Cantagalo resident Leda Maria Pereira de Macedo, mother of student Davi, added. “Children who live in communities need sports so they don't get lost and judo has already got my son back on track. He now has discipline, he has become another child! Davi takes a shower, goes to bed early... I'm very happy. I'm very grateful to have the project there”, she praised.
With its own methodology, Jogaremos Juntos is an education project through sport, based on socio-emotional skills. Through it, children and young people have the opportunity to work on self-knowledge, resilience, empathy, focus and other skills that they learn from sports and put into practice to face and overcome challenges in life, whether at school, in family or with friends.
In total, the project serves 800 children in six communities in Rio de Janeiro - Cantagalo Pavão Pavãozinho, Complexo do Alemão, Vila Aliança, Morro do Banco, Santa Cruz and Queimados - with classes football, judo, basketball, artistic gymnastics and volleyball. The project is encouraged by the Federal Sports Incentive Law and has Shell as a sponsor.
Luiz Eduardo Baptista reveals plans for a 70,000-seat arena at Gasometer
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0One of Flamengo's presidential candidates, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, better known as BAP, announced that the club's possible new stadium should cost approximately R$2.5 billion. The project, which aims to build an arena in the Gasometer region, in the center of Rio de Janeiro, foresees a capacity for 70 thousand fans. The statement was given in an exclusive interview with Lance!, as part of a series with all the candidates for the red-black election, scheduled for December this year.
BAP, when estimating the value of R$ 2.5 billion for the construction, highlighted that the club will face legal challenges regarding the acquisition of the land, which belonged to a fund administered by Caixa Econômica Federal and was expropriated by Rio City Hall. He believes that there will be a legal imbroglio over the area, but he was confident in overcoming these obstacles.
“I estimate that a stadium of 70 thousand seats will cost around R$2.5 billion. I am absolutely sure that there will be a legal battle, because, in Brazil, this ends up being politically influenced as well. We hope that, with the team we have, we can overcome these challenges and find a solution that benefits all parties involved — Caixa, the Caixa fund, the City Hall, the State government, the fans and Flamengo”, stated the candidate .
Another point addressed by Luiz Eduardo Baptista was his opposition to the purchase of Leixões, a second division club in Portugal. The CRF is in negotiations to acquire the Portuguese team with the aim of strengthening the club's internationalization, but BAP was vehemently against the idea.
“Flamengo gains absolutely nothing from this. It's a waste of time and energy, a terrible idea for the moment the club is going through. If I am elected, at whatever stage this project is at, it will be immediately cancelled”, he declared.
The election to choose the club's new president will take place in December and will define who will lead Flamengo for the next three years. BAP is one of the strong names in the electoral race and seeks to implement a modernization project, focusing on the club's infrastructure and finances.
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