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ADVISORS AND OPPONENTS OF RODOLFO LANDIM WRITE LETTER DETONATING SAF PROPOSAL IN FLAMENGO

The leader of Mais Querido continues trying to promote the idea of SAF behind the scenes at the club

06 Jun 2024 | 09:51 |

The Flamengo is in an election year for a new president and behind the scenes are buzzing. Rodolfo Landim continues to insist on the idea of implementing the Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF) and this has displeased some advisors, who even wrote a letter with a series of arguments against the SAF and blasting the agent's attitude.

Walter Monteiro, Carlos de Oliveira Ferrão and Gilberto de Oliveira Barros are the authors of the letter. Therefore, the trio calls Rodolfo Landim's argument that projects the club with the same management power after the sale of future shares a "fallacy."

In addition, the advisors also compare administrative structures. This is because the letter cites examples of current governance with a possible SAF. Thus, the trio also reiterates that Mais Querido will never have an owner: “O Flamengois not from Leblon, Flamengo is from Brazil. Flamengo is not for a few, Flamengo is for millions”, says an excerpt from the text.

Even though we have desires and plans about SAF in Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim is still unable to implement the idea behind the scenes. This is because most of the partners and advisors remain against the president's idea.

CHECK OUT THE LETTER WRITTEN BY LANDIM'S OPPONENTS:

"FLAMENGO DOESN'T HAVE AN OWNER AND NEVER WILL! INSTEAD OF SAF, MORE ASSOCIATES.

From time to time the Rubro-Negra Nation is threatened by insinuations that its current president wants to transfer Flamengo football to a Football Limited Society.

Using a fallacious argument — namely, that in this future SAF the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo would be its controlling shareholder and with that “nothing would change” — and at the same time waving supposed advantages linked to the construction of a own stadium, Landim takes up the subject again, hoping to overthrow those who still oppose the transfer of his dreams.

With all its setbacks and obvious needs for improvement, especially with regard to overcoming amateurism, For almost 130 years, the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo has had its destiny in the hands of those who join it. For more than 40 years, its directors have been chosen by direct vote every 3 years and any owner partner can join its Deliberative Council, a body to which the statute delegates several crucial decisions.

In a SAF, decisions would be passed to the sphere of a Council made up of a few people (generally 5 or 7 members). The political power of Flamengo members would be limited to choosing these followers, who would constitute a governance completely separate from the club.

Flamengo is powerful and envied because it is plural, democratic, welcoming. Anyone who wants a SAF dreams of a monolithic, concentrated, elite Flamengo, open only to those who only know how to say amen to the patriarch.

We all dream of our own stadium and for that we can – or rather, we should – look for partners , investors, shareholders of a company with this specific objective, but in no way will we renounce the sovereignty of building our future collectively, which is the reason for the success of our victorious journey since 1895.

In 2024 the associates of Flamengo will be faced with the most important choice in its century-old history: on the one hand, there are those who surreptitiously act to take Flamengo for themselves and decide our destiny behind closed doors; on the other, there are those who resist the kidnapping of our soul and who suggest the opposite path: the more associates, the better. Flamengo is not from Leblon, Flamengo is from Brazil. Flamengo is not for a few, Flamengo is for millions."

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

ADVISORS AND OPPONENTS OF RODOLFO LANDIM WRITE LETTER DETONATING SAF PROPOSAL IN FLAMENGO

The leader of Mais Querido continues trying to promote the idea of SAF behind the scenes at the club

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