
Soccer
15 Nov 2024 | 14:22 |
The 'Race, Love and Management' group, led by Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap b>, and with Flávio Willeman as candidate for vice general, announced in a note that he will support the candidacy by Ricardo Lomba, former football vice-president at Flamengoand who was a candidate for the club's presidency against Rodolfo Landim in 2019. Lomba will return to face Landim in a political dispute at Mais Querido.
“The choice of Ricardo Lomba reflects the confidence of Amor, Raça e Gestão in his management experience and in his in-depth knowledge of the functioning and history of Flamengo", says the group in an excerpt from official note.
Ricardo Lomba will announce his candidacy for the presidency of the Deliberative Council of Flamengo this Friday (15). (Bap) in the presidential election is the name chosen to try to attract votes from the entire Opposition will seek to unify the opposition forces to the administration of the government. Rodolfo Landim. The information is from Mundo Rubro-Negro.
The focus of his speech will be the Reform Statutory, aiming at improvements in the club's governance and professionalism, which were pillars of the candidacies of Bap and Maurício Gomes de Mattos (MGM). The election for the presidency of the Deliberative Council will take place on December 16th, one week after the members define the new president of Flamengo.
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"CHAPA RÇA, LOVE E GESTÃO SUPPORTS RICARDO LOMBA'S CANDIDACY
TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE DELIBERATIVE COUNCIL OF FLAMENGO
The Raça, Amor e Management supports Ricardo Lomba's candidacy for the presidency of Flamengo's Deliberative Council. The election for the position is scheduled for the 16th of December. December, a week after the election for the club's presidency.
Led by Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, and Flávio Willeman, The group believes in the importance of modernizing Flamengo's statute, aligning itself with the proposals presented by Lomba. Among the points highlighted in its project are the strengthening of transparency in the Council, the adoption of tools that. expand member participation, such as remote voting, and promote an environment of respect and dialogue between the club's different groups.
The choice of Ricardo Lomba reflects the confidence of Amor, Raça e Gestão in his management experience and in his in-depth knowledge of the functioning and history of Flamengo"
Right-back leaves Mais Querido after a remarkable spell and highlights a mixture of gratitude and sadness upon accepting an offer from Roma, in July 2025
08 Set 2025 | 15:37 |
Right-back Wesley ended his career at Flamengo after 136 appearances, four goals, and six assists, leaving the club with "a full heart." In an interview with GOAT, the player spoke about the mix of happiness and sadness upon accepting the transfer to Roma , fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe.
" I said I wouldn't be sad. But that day, it felt like I was saying goodbye, and part of me was. A horrible feeling, of sadness. I called my wife... ", the athlete revealed.
The player acknowledged that his departure was also due to a turbulent time at Flamengo , but highlighted that the experience at Gávea was essential for his growth as an athlete and as a person .
Roma invested €25 million (R$161.4 million at the time) plus €5 million (R$32.2 million) in targets to secure Wesley. Despite having played in only two matches for the Italian club so far, the full-back has already demonstrated his attacking ability, scoring a goal while playing in defense.
Flamengo returned to training last Friday afternoon (5), at Ninho do Urubu, after receiving four days off, and began preparing for the rest of the season. Rubro-Negro returns to the field on September 14 to face Juventude , at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.
With the aim of maintaining a competitive group for the season, the Mais Querido board is looking to renew contracts and strengthen the team.
08 Set 2025 | 14:55 |
After focusing on Arrascaeta, Flamengo now turns its attention to goalkeeper Agustín Rossi. A regular starter, Rossi has the coach's full confidence and represents a key player in the Rubro-Negro's sporting project . According to reports, the board is seeking to extend his contract to ensure stability in the position.
Meanwhile, the club is also monitoring the market. A new goalkeeper is being sought to eventually replace Matheus Cunha , who is not in the plans and has already agreed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro for next season.
During a press conference last month, the number 1 preferred to be cautious when commenting on the topic. "These are things that are being discussed, but nothing is resolved yet. Obviously, on a personal level, I'm very happy at Flamengo, very content. I hope to stay here for many years, but these are things that will evolve," said the Argentine.
Negotiations with Adidas and Betano aren't limited to marketing: they directly impact Flamengo's ability to maintain competitive salaries and retain talent . Financial and sporting alignment is considered vital for the club to continue competing for titles and maintaining its strength in Brazilian football.
After signing the largest master sponsorship in Brazilian football, Rubro-Negro began negotiations to review values with the supplier
08 Set 2025 | 13:54 |
Flamengo's board believes the impact of the deal with Betano has changed the club's market position. Therefore, the board has opened negotiations to update the amounts received from Adidas , its sports equipment supplier since 2013.
The contract was recently renewed and runs until 2029. Currently, it guarantees Flamengo a minimum salary of R$44 million per season, paid in three annual installments. With performance targets and bonuses, revenue could approach R$90 million per year , with a projected average of around R$70 million. These figures are expected to be revised to reflect the club's growth.
At the start of the season, Flamengo signed the largest master sponsorship deal in Brazilian football history with Betano. The fixed value is R$268.5 million annually, with potential increases to nearly R$1 billion when bonuses for performance, sales, and engagement are factored in.
The package includes contributions on different fronts:
Football: R$220 million fixed per year
Olympic sports: R$12 million
Properties such as LEDs and VIP boxes: R$ 10 million
Flamengo TV: R$10 million
Retail: R$10 million fixed, plus participation in the sale of uniforms and new customer registrations.
While taking care of commercial issues, the team led by Filipe Luís focuses on the Brasileirão. The next commitment will be this Sunday (14), at 4 pm, against Juventude , at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the 23rd round of the competition.