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With emotion from Márcio Braga and support from Bandeira de Mello, MGM announces general vice-president of its ticket in the Flamengo election
Márcio Braga became emotional while speaking
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Flamengo's election has already started and promises to be very competitive. On Monday night (19), Maurício Gomes de Mattos met with important groups and supporters at the Vamo restaurant, at the club's headquarters, in Gávea, at an event for his campaign for the presidency of Mengão. Among them are former presidents Márcio Braga and Eduardo Bandeira de Mello.
Bandeira and Márcio are important part of MGM's campaign and it is expected that their presence will increase the number of voters for the candidate. It is believed, in fact, that the higher-than-expected number of people at this Monday's event is already linked to EBM's official support, revealed a member of the campaign. And a large part of the candidate's opening speech was precisely praising the duo.
“Several authorities came to honor this moment. But I will present Eduardo Bandeira de Mello and Márcio Braga to refer you all. These two mean a lot in my life. I started at Flamengo at the hands of Márcio Braga, and it was President Bandeira who invited me to be general vice-president in his management. He set an example and showed the world what Flamengo is and where it can go. We are going to make Flamengo even better and even bigger”, said MGM, before adding:
“They were my inspiration outside the four lines. On the four lines there were Zico, Adílio, Andrade and so on. I always saw myself in a position to give back to Flamengo the much that Flamengo has always given me and continues to give. This love is the certainty of victory. My first feeling of victory in my life was with a Flamengo goal.”
MGM announced Wellington Silva as general vice-president of its ticket in the Flamengo election. Wellington was vice-president of communications during the flag administration period and has also served as press advisor for the Federal Supreme Court.
Another point that guides Maurício's campaign and was very present at the campaign event was the speech for professionalism in the club. Focusing on football, the candidate states that he intends to reduce the influence of amateur managers in the club's day-to-day activities and only wants professionals making decisions.
“Amateur managers will not enter the locker room, bus or play beach tennis with player. Methodology and collection, this is what we need in all competitions in the life of the club. All paths must lead to professionalism. “
Excited, Márcio Braga explains his support for MGM
President who led the club the most times and among those who won the most important titles, Márcio Braga spoke right after Maurício Gomes. He treated this year's election as the “election of the century” in Flamengo due to the risks that the club runs due to the construction of its own stadium in the way proposed by the Landim management. He got emotional when he talked about not wanting to see Rubro-Negro “get lost”.
“This election is the election of the century. We can't lose at all! What is armed there is very bad. I'm 88 years old. I don't want to die watching Flamengo lose. We run this risk if we don't win the election. The times we are living in are very dangerous. We all want the land and the stadium, but not like this.”
It is worth noting that MGM commissioned an economic-financial feasibility study for the construction of a stadium on the Gasmetro site. He stated that the document shows that it is possible to carry out the work without harming the club's finances in other sectors and intends to follow it if elected.
Bandeira de Mello nudges Bap and Dunshee
Hoping for more support for MGM, Bandeira de Mello also spoke and focused on the differences between Maurício Gomes de Mattos and the other two main candidates at the time: Rodrigo Dunshee and Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap). The former president criticized both, made reference to the attempt to remove him from the electoral race and cited “ethical liabilities” that need to be resolved.
“ Many people speculated that I could be a candidate for president of Flamengo. Many people insisted. But I always said one thing: I have already accomplished my mission. It's time to define someone else who can follow Flamengo's path, but with our principles and values. And of course I couldn't support either of these two candidates that are there, for several reasons.”
“They don't represent anything that Maurício said about professionalism. They are people who are there to persecute others and perhaps for purposes that it is better not to talk about because they are recording. I looked for a candidate who adhered to everything I think and want for Flamengo. Someone who had the courage to face challenges. Courage to pursue the liabilities we have, which are no longer financial, they are ethical. Let's clean up the liabilities that Flamengo has.” Maurício Gomes de Mattos' event was also attended by political groups that declared support: Grap (Grupo Raça Amor e Paixão), Frente Flamengo Maior, Flamengo Sem Fronteiras, Grupo Vitória and Fla Cones Group. In addition to many members of the former SoFla, which no longer exists as a group.
The election to define the next president of Flamengo is scheduled to take place on December 9th, a Monday, at 8am, at Gávea.
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Flamengo president reveals which player the club is willing to negotiate with
Manager denies rumors about Pedro and points out that the jewel of Mais Querudo is the only player with the possibility of immediate negotiation
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Flamengo returned to the spotlight behind the scenes this Wednesday (2), after the release of alleged conversations between a member of the board and journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira about the possible sale of striker Pedro . The repercussion caused discomfort in the red-black leadership , which promptly issued an official statement denying any intention of negotiating the number 9.
However, even with Pedro out of the plans to leave, the club has a player considered available on the market. According to Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, right-back Wesley is currently the only starter with a real chance of being sold. The young athlete is being targeted by European clubs and could be sold for more than 30 million euros (around R$190 million), according to GE's investigation.
ROMA IS ONE OF THE INTERESTED CLUBS
Wesley's name has been attracting interest from various European football centers. Teams from England, Spain and, mainly, Italy are monitoring the player's situation. Roma are the ones with the most advanced negotiations and are considering making an offer in the region of 25 million euros (approximately R$157 million) . If completed, this could be the second major transfer for the Rubro-Negro in this window, after Gerson's departure to Zenit, in Russia.
The impasse involving Pedro began in the early hours of Wednesday, when screenshots of conversations with internal sources at the club circulated on social media. According to the images , Flamengo would be willing to accept an offer for the striker in the next window. The repercussion of the content was immediate, and journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira published the messages on his profile, reinforcing that the board would be open to selling the number 9 — which was officially denied hours later by the club.
FLAMENGO PREPARES FOR THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Off the field, the board is trying to contain the noise generated behind the scenes. On the field, the team remains focused on preparing for the match against São Paulo, scheduled for July 12th, at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is for a full house to support the Mais Querido in another decisive round of the competition.
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Pedro has a "rollercoaster" inside Flamengo, the player remains in high spirits with the fans and the squad
The striker, in turn, maintains a professional attitude and awaits developments. Whether at Mengão or another club, the number 9 wants to play regularly.
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Pedro's situation at Flamengo is a recurring topic in the corridors of Ninho do Urubu. Last season's top scorer and an important part of the team's rotation, the number 9 lost his place after Filipe Luís took over as coach. Currently a reserve, Pedro is now considered a negotiable asset, as long as the financial proposal pleases the directors.
Monterrey, a traditional Mexican club, was the first to formalize its interest. According to the R7 website, the Mexicans offered 10 million euros (around R$64 million at the current exchange rate). The offer, however, was promptly rejected by the club's board of directors, who are waiting for something more robust to start talks.
IS PEDRO STILL BEING UNJUSTIFIED?
Internally, Flamengo is working with the idea that Pedro should only be sold for a minimum of 20 million euros (approximately R$128 million). Despite this, an investigation by journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira indicated that values in the region of 15 million could be considered, something officially denied by the club.
A NEW ATTACKER IN THE MOST LOVED
Tensions between the player and the club increased after an interview with the Italian press by football director José Boto. At the time, Boto expressed interest in signing Dušan Vlahovic , a center forward for Juventus and the Serbian national team. The statement went down badly with Pedro's representatives, who saw the statement as a sign that the club was already thinking about a replacement for the position.
People close to the number 9 described the incident as "unnecessary and miscalculated". The perception is that the public statement could have been avoided, especially with the player in the process of being fully reintegrated into the starting lineup.
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Flamengo releases official statement about Gerson after termination
Mengão thanked the midfielder for his services during his time at the club and confirmed payment of the fine by Zenit
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Flamengo officially confirmed Gerson's departure. After the termination was published in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) , the Mais Querido publicly confirmed the payment by Zenit , from Russia, of the midfielder's termination fee and that the departure occurred after the captain's resignation.
Flamengo in an official statement: "the athlete Gerson's employment contract has been terminated"
CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL NOTE
“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the employment contract of the athlete Gerson was terminated this Friday (04/07/25), after a request for resignation and unilateral termination presented by the player, as well as the full payment of the termination fine provided for in the contract. The amount, 25 million euros, was deposited by FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, from Russia .
Flamengo thanks the athlete for the period in which he was available to the team , during which he won several titles, honored the Rubro-Negro mantle and became an idol for his dedication on the field. The club wishes him success in the continuation of his career”, wrote Mais Querido.
FLAMENGO EXPECTS MORE MONEY
However, the red-black board of directors should not give up a contractual clause that provides for a fine of close to R$50 million, related to the player's image rights. This fine was included in the renewal of Gerson's contract , at the beginning of this year, and should be charged by Flamengo, which does not intend to forgive this amount.
Journalist Venê Casagrande, on his YouTube channel, explained that the club's legal department is already prepared to take legal action against the athlete to collect the fine resulting from the breach of contract. The case may even end up in court.
GERSON SAYS GOODBYE WITH POSITIVE NUMBERS
In total, Gerson participated in around 144 games in this phase for Flamengo, with 12 goals scored and 24 assists provided . The player's consistency was remarkable, especially in 2024, when he played in 56 matches - being the protagonist in 50 of them -, accumulating 4,461 minutes on the field, 4 goals, 9 assists, 88% pass accuracy and around 136 balls recovered.
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