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Articulation of the São Paulo Football Federation generates tensions and negotiations
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According to Rodrigo Mattos, amidst a scenario of commercial and strategic disputes in the world of Brazilian football, the president of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim, accuses the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) of articulating a situation that left the Rio club trapped. According to Landim's statements, the supposed articulation would have the support of São Paulo clubs, aiming to harm the interests of Flamengo.
The clash, which takes place behind the scenes of the sport , stands out for its implications not only financially, but also strategically, involving broadcasting rights and influence on the direction of national football. The president of Flamengo revealed that, faced with this pressure, he was forced to give in on certain points to secure a favorable contract with Globo, a giant in the communications sector that holds the broadcasting rights for several championships.
LANDIM OPENED UP ABOUT NEGOTIATIONRodolfo Landim spared no criticism of the supposed action of the FPF, highlighting the importance of an ethical and transparent stance on the part of sports entities. He stated that, despite the difficulties faced, Flamengo remains firm on its trajectory, always seeking to defend its interests and those of its fans.
The reaction of the president of the club The Rio club reverberates within a broader context of competition in Brazilian football, where political and commercial disputes are frequent. Negotiations involving broadcasting rights, sponsorships and other financial aspects become real behind-the-scenes battles, where the interests of clubs often clash with those of federations and other sports institutions.
Landim's accusation it is not an isolated case. In recent years, several clashes between clubs and sporting entities have been widely publicized by the media, revealing an environment of rivalry and tension that permeates Brazilian football. These disputes often go beyond the field and take on political and legal contours, requiring leaders to have the ability and firmness to guide the interests of their associations.
Rubro-Negro's football VP reiterated the obligation to look for a new striker for the club
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Flamengo lost a great player for the remainder of the season: striker Pedro, who suffered a serious injury to his left knee. Thus, Mais Querido ended up being forced to keep an eye on the market in search of a replacement. However, the names mentioned so far are treated as "speculation and nothing concrete", according to Marcos Braz.
Mais Querido's vice-president of football followed the under-17 match against Madureira and gave an interview during halftime of the game for FlaTV. The manager explained the situation in the search for a replacement part for Pedro and made a point of making clear the difficulty of finding quality names.
“Now the window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous for you to make a hire. For you to make a signing after the window closes, you can only do so if the player has been released before the start of the window, if he is already out of contract. And when you analyze this, there are very few players who are without a contract, and you understand that these can actually solve your problem”, analyzed the club's football vice.
The red-black leader concluded by talking about the speculation of names linked to Mais Querido in recent days: “There is a lot of speculation, we haven't even finished introducing the players yet that we hire. On Monday (9), we will present Plata“, declared Marcos Braz.
Since Pedro's injury was announced, Names like Martial and Memphis Depay, who signed with Corinthians, were two of the strongest in speculation, however, nothing concrete. In addition to these players, Choupo-Mouting and Jovetic were others speculated.
Rodolfo Landim's management ends with achievements on and off the field
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The 2024 season is being a milestone in Flamengo's history, not only due to its results in competitions, but also due to administrative and structural advances. One of the biggest dreams of red and black fans is getting closer to becoming reality: the construction of the club's own stadium. Flamengo made official the purchase of the Gasologista land, in the Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro, which will house the future home of Mais Querido.
The acquisition of the Gasologista land is considered one of the greatest achievements of the current administration. The purchase makes it possible to fulfill fans' long-standing desire and promises to transform the club in financial and structural terms, enabling greater autonomy for holding matches and events. With this initiative, Flamengo is moving forward in consolidating its own stadium, something that has been discussed for years.
In addition to structural advances, Rodolfo Landim's tenure, which ends at the end of 2024, is marked by achievements both on and off the pitch. However, the club's current president should continue to play an important role at Flamengo in the coming years.
According to information from the newspaper O Globo, Rodrigo Dunshee, current general and legal vice-president of Flamengo, and likely candidate for the club's presidency, plans to announce that Rodolfo Landim will occupy the position of CEO in 2025, if he wins the elections. With this, Landim will remain directly involved in the administration of Flamengo for another three years.
During his management, Rodolfo Landim was responsible for Flamengo's significant victories, including national and international titles. In addition to sporting successes, the management stood out for its modernization initiatives and financial growth of the club, which culminated in the purchase of land for the stadium and administrative reorganization.
The club has been cautious about the possible sale
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The board of Flamengo made an important decision by refusing a proposal from Rio Ave, from Portugal, to loan center forward Felipe Lima, an Under-20 player. The proposal offered by the Portuguese club was attractive from a financial point of view, guaranteeing the athlete a good salary, with the possibility of doubling the amount if he played at least 10 games for the main team, playing for at least 45 minutes in each match. p>
However, the red and black management, together with coach Tite, chose to keep the player in the squad. The decision was based on the assessment that Felipe Lima could be useful to the professional team of Flamengo. This understanding was reinforced by the young striker's recent call-up for the match against Bahia, and there is the expectation that he will be included again for the game against Corinthians next weekend.
FLAMENGO SECURE THE NEGOTIATION
Felipe Lima, who has stood out in the youth categories, was already observed by Flamengo's technical committee, who sees potential in the athlete to join the main squad. The decision to keep the player at the club, rather than allowing him to be loaned to European football, indicates confidence in Felipe's development and ability to contribute directly to the team in important competitions.
With the possible use of Felipe Lima in the main team, Flamengo It demonstrates that it is aware of the talent it has within its own base, which can be crucial in a tight game calendar and with the main squad facing challenges such as injuries and suspensions. The integration of young players into the professional team, especially in big clubs, can be an efficient solution to maintain the level of competitiveness without the need to constantly resort to the transfer market.
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