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06 Mai 2025 | 15:45 |
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Three months after the approval that guaranteed the permanence of president Ednaldo Rodrigues in the position of the Brazilian Football Confederation , the manager returned to face a new legal battle. Congresswoman Daniela Carneiro (União Brasil-Rj), former Minister of Tourism, requested the removal of Ednaldo from the position of CBF and the review of the agreement that ended the questioning of the electoral process of the entity.
The basis used by the parliamentarian was a report that attests to the false signature of Colonel Nunes in the agreement signed in February of this year. In the last term, Nunes was vice president of Rodrigues. However, on the afternoon of this Tuesday (06), the entity published an official note denying the illegitimacy of the process that released the command of the presidency.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) reiterates its commitment to transparency, legality and good faith in all its institutional actions and decisions.
In view of the recent news reports in the press about an alleged defect of will in the signature contained in the agreement approved by the Federal Supreme Court (STF), which recognized the legitimacy of the election of President Ednaldo Rodrigues, the CBF clarifies that it has not yet had formal access to the aforementioned expert report, supposedly signed by a private expert, which is being used in a media-driven and hasty manner, in a true sensationalism that serves interests that are anything but republican and apparently questioned by third parties completely unrelated to the process.
The CBF emphasizes that all acts related to the aforementioned agreement were conducted within the law and with the participation of duly authorized representatives. The process was legitimate and the agreement was approved.
It is absolutely untrue that this process was reopened at the request of a parliamentarian.
The CBF has full confidence in the Brazilian justice system and remains at the disposal of the competent authorities to clarify any doubts that may arise. The entity remains focused on its mission of promoting Brazilian football with seriousness, professionalism and respect for the institutions and with absolute peace of mind that all principles of good management and probity are respected at all times.
Rio de Janeiro, May 6, 2025.
Brazilian Football Confederation
The parliamentarian even took to the STF an expert report already used by Rio councilor Marcos Silva (Podemos), in a complaint about the same fact made to the Rio Public Ministry (MP-RJ) , this week.
Nunes is one of those who reached an agreement in the Rio de Janeiro courts in the process that gave rise to the entire discussion about the validity of Ednaldo Rodrigues' first election, in 2022.
As Colonel Nunes and other officials (Fernando Sarney, Rogério Caboclo, Castellar Neto, Gustavo Feijó and the Minas Gerais Football Federation) reached a consensus with Ednaldo's CBF — according to a document signed by all of them — the fight was considered over at the STF.
At first. However, suspicions arose about the Colonel's health conditions to sign the document. The root of the issue is a report by Jorge Pagura, a neurosurgeon who operated on Nunes and is treating the leader for a brain tumor . Pagura is also the president of the CBF medical committee.
In 2023, the doctor pointed out that Nunes had a cognitive deficit, after undergoing a surgery considered aggressive . Pagura's report was used in a lawsuit, in Pará, to stop the deduction of alimony from the Colonel's retirement.
Federation leaders who frequent the CBF know that Colonel Nunes' health situation is not simple. According to information from UOL, which spoke to some in recent days, the last time Nunes was seen at a CBF event was at Brazil vs. Bolivia, for the Qualifiers, in Belém, in 2023. He was already in a wheelchair.
Defeat at Maracanã forces Mais Querido to win away from home by two goals to continue in the competition and the coach explains about the youth team's defenders
01 Ago 2025 | 23:00 |
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Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG 1-0 on Thursday night (1), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The result forces the Rio de Janeiro club to seek qualification away from home, at Arena MRV. To advance directly, the team needs to win by at least two goals. If they achieve a simple victory, the spot will be decided on penalties. A draw favors Galo.
During the post-match press conference, coach Filipe Luís commented on the decision to maintain the starting defensive formation against the Minas Gerais opponent. He said the decision was made considering the complexity of the match and the physical strain on the players.
"I think defense is a delicate area. I don't like to change the back line; I try to change it as little as possible. Considering the wear and tear you mentioned, there's also the opponent. They're a team that causes us a lot of problems in the back line," said the Flamengo coach.
Filipe Luís also mentioned the defensive risks Atlético-MG's attack posed, highlighting the offensive prowess of players like Hulk, Rony, and Cuello . The decision to preserve the squad's young defenders was precisely due to this scenario.
Filipe Luís talks about Flamengo's youth defenders: "It wouldn't be fair to the kids"
" I didn't think it would be fair to the boys to play this game. I believe that always playing in defense is a more delicate situation, and the attack with Hulk, Rony, and Cuello would create difficulties for our back line. That's why I chose to keep them. But, if we need them against Ceará, or even in the second leg, I know we have João and Cleiton," added the coach.
Before the reunion with Atlético-MG, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship this Sunday (03). The match will be against Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, valid for the 18th round of the competition. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel.
In a tight game at Presidente Vargas Stadium, the teams remain tied at 0-0 and the decision for a place in the semifinals will be made in next week's match.
01 Ago 2025 | 22:00 |
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On Thursday afternoon (31), Flamengo Women faced Fortaleza at Presidente Vargas Stadium, in Fortaleza (CE), for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship. The score ended 0-0 after 90 minutes of balance and intense marking , keeping the dispute for a place in the semifinals of the competition open. The decisive clash is scheduled for next week, in Rio de Janeiro.
The first half was marked by intense midfield battles and few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Despite their technically demanding efforts, Mais Querido struggled against the home team's strong marking.
The red-and-blacks ' best chances came from set pieces: a free kick taken by Carol Martins and a corner kick taken by Isabela Nunes , which ended with a header from Brendha and a good save from the opposing goalkeeper. The scoreless draw remained until halftime.
In the second half, Flamengo continued to try to open the scoring, but again encountered resistance from Fortaleza's defense. The game remained tight, with many physical duels and little attacking activity from either side. The substitutions made by coach Filipe Torres didn't have the desired effect, and the intensity of the match dropped considerably. In the end, in stoppage time, Isabela Nunes crossed to Emilly, who fought back, and Alice shot over the bar—the last real chance before the final whistle.
Before the decisive quarter-final match, Mengão debuts in the U-20 Women's Carioca Championship this Sunday (3), against União Central, at 11 am, in Gávea. The coaching staff takes advantage of the state duel to maintain the athletes' rhythm and adjust the team for the return match against Fortaleza, where only a victory guarantees direct qualification for the semi-final of the Brasileirão in the category.
After a 1-0 loss at Maracanã in the Copa do Brasil, the Mais Querido coach says he will try to reverse the score away from home and highlights planning
01 Ago 2025 | 21:30 |
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Flamengo lost 1-0 to Atlético-MG this Thursday (1st) at Maracanã in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the negative result, coach Filipe Luís believes the match remains open and that Flamengo is fully capable of seeking qualification away from home. The second leg will be held at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.
Filipe Luís reveals his goal at Flamengo: "Brazilian and Libertadores are priorities"
"The Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores are priorities, but I came in to win . Just like in the Ceará game, I'm prepared to win with the players I believe are the best. Of course, in the second leg, we'll try to turn things around. In my opinion, it's wide open. We know it's difficult to play in our opponent's stadium, but just as they won here, we can win there," said Filipe Luís in the post-match press conference.
When asked about the absence of some important names in the match, the commander explained that the decision to rest players was made strategically , taking into account the physical wear and tear and the tactical fit thought out for the Flamengo match.
"It was a plan in which I decided on the players. None of them had been ruled out, but I believe that given their current run of form, it wouldn't be wise to play them today and Sunday as well. And also that they fit in with the game plan I had envisioned for the match. In the other game, Arrascaeta was on the field and didn't benefit from that plan. I opted for other changes, to rest him so he could have some training sessions and be in good shape next week," he added.
To qualify for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Flamengo will have to beat Atlético-MG by two goals in Belo Horizonte. If the Rio de Janeiro team wins by just one goal, the match will go to penalties. A draw favors Atlético-MG, who have the advantage after the result at Maracanã.
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