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Filipe Luís says Flamengo can help the player return to the national team
15 Set 2025 | 09:46
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The Federal Supreme Court (STF) resumed this Wednesday (9) the trial of the case involving Ednaldo Rodrigues' continued presidency of the CBF .
The case was not completed. After oral arguments from three lawyers, including the one from the CBF, there was only a vote from Minister Gilmar Mendes, rapporteur of the case. As expected, Gilmar defended the terms of the preliminary decision given by himself, which is currently in force. In other words, Ednaldo's permanence in office.
Minister Flávio Dino asked for views, and therefore it is not possible to predict when the case will return to the Plenary. Ministers Luís Roberto Barroso and Luiz Fux declared themselves impeached. Initially, the trial would serve to endorse or not the injunction that Gilmar gave in January. But the minister's vote was for the final analysis of the merits of the case, which brings a broader perspective to the matter.
What was the discussion?
The center of the issue is the legitimacy of the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro (MP-RJ) to sign a Conduct Adjustment Term (TAC) with the CBF. This TAC was the foundation for the election that brought Ednaldo Rodrigues to power.
The Rio Court had overturned the validity of the TAC and the MP’s role in the case. With this, he shook up the structures of the CBF, appointing the president of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) as temporary manager of the entity. But the case ended up at the STF, after action by the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB). Then came Gilmar's injunction.
The rapporteur Gilmar Mendes argued that, yes, the MP could have signed the TAC with the CBF. In his vote, he also criticized the conduct of the process by the Rio Court of Justice (TJ-RJ).
"They are extravagant things in the processes that need to be noted", he said, as he described the procedure and the facts that occurred while the process was on its way to the 19th Civil Chamber.
One of the "extravagances" cited by Gilmar was:
"The CBF appeals remained pending judgment until November 2023, when the process was included on the agenda in the session of the 19th Civil Chamber, on 11/28. Just under a week before the trial session, the judge who was the rapporteur ordered the withdrawal from the agenda and signed the suspicion for personal reasons. then, the new rapporteur of the case, in a particularly expeditious manner, determined the reinstatement of the agenda and was ready to judge. The process was included in the session of 7/12/23."
Gilmar also pointed out that the decisions of the TJ-RJ were what characterized intervention in the CBF. ;">"The persistence of solutions such as the one reached by TJ-RJ will unequivocally imply an even more pronounced violation of the entity's autonomy. A court designating intervenor, which designates directors who start to manage the sports entity."
How did CBF position itself?
CBF was one of the parties that supported the process. It was represented by lawyer Floriano Azevedo Marques.
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"I come here to reiterate the need to ratify the precautionary measure to avoid that, once there is intervention, the entity is removed from the order international sports. The MP took action discussing a governance issue. An uncertainty has been created that could cause harm. Faced with uncertainty, the autonomous entity decides to pacify the issue by entering into a TAC with the MP. In the exercise of constitutional competence. It would ensure that the conflict was resolved definitively", he said, defending the validity of the term signed by the entity with the MP.
The technical question about the MP
The line of reasoning behind rapporteur Gilmar Mendes' vote was to point out that sport is a social right, provided for in the constitution. Therefore, it is legitimate for the MP to act on matters linked to sporting entities .
"The MP's actions place him in a zone of communication between the State system and the social system. There is a dual relationship in the performance of their functions. (...) Legitimacy must be widely recognized", said Gilmar, later citing the activity of the CBF itself:
"It is the state's duty to encourage formal and non-formal sports. This clearly demonstrates the social interest underlying CBF’s activities. And, therefore, the presence of public interest is necessary to legitimize supervisory action."
The midfielder has not played for the Russian club for almost a month, has had modest numbers this season and is not in the mood to return to Gávea next season.
15 Set 2025 | 11:20 |
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Midfielder Gerson is going through a slump at Zenit. He hasn't started in almost a month and hasn't played since August 23rd . Signed for €25 million from Flamengo in July, the midfielder has played six games for the Russian club, without scoring or providing assists, four of which as a starter and two coming off the bench.
According to information gathered by journalist Jorge Nicola's blog, the athlete's departure from Russia may only be a matter of time , but a return to Mais Querido is currently completely ruled out.
Gerson's relationship with Flamengo deteriorated after the transfer to Zenit. At the time, the midfielder demanded a salary exceeding R$2 million to renew his contract. The football department, led by José Boto, offered R$1.5 million , but the impasse was only resolved when the release clause was reduced to €25 million, an amount Zenit agreed to pay.
Furthermore, the player's father, who acts as his agent, is now frowned upon by Flamengo 's current management. The rift between the boards of Flamengo and Zenit reinforces the possibility of a possible return .
The spot that once belonged to Gerson is now occupied by reinforcements who have quickly won over the fans. Jorginho and Saúl, signed in the July transfer window, have been receiving praise from the coaching staff and fans for their performances in midfield, minimizing any nostalgia for the Brazilian's absence.
With sold-out sectors and more than 57,000 tickets sold, the expectation is that more than 67,000 fans will be at Maracanã for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
15 Set 2025 | 10:48 |
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Flamengo fans once again showed their strength in the Copa Libertadores. 57,402 tickets have already been sold for the match against Estudiantes, valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals. The match will take place next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã.
The North, East, Lower West, and Maracanã Mais sectors are already sold out . Currently, only tickets remain for the South sector, priced at R$200 (full price) and R$100 (half price) . Management expects the 60,000 tickets available to sell out this Friday.
Adding up the free tickets, VIP boxes, and reserved seats, the projected attendance for the match is high. The estimate is that more than 67,000 fans will cheer Mengão on in their quest for a spot in the semifinals of the continental competition , creating a massive atmosphere of support in the stadium.
Before the decisive duel against Estudiantes, Flamengo faces Juventude for the Brazilian Championship this Sunday (14), at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The team leads the table with 47 points, while the Gauchos occupy the 18th position with 21. The return game against the Argentines is scheduled for September 25, also at 9:30 pm, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium (UNO), in La Plata.
Last Sunday (15) was special for Flamengo , which ended a taboo of almost 28 years without beating Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. In Caxias do Sul, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro beat the Gauchos 2-0, with goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal.
Coach praises Mengão players' efforts to break a 28-year-old taboo against Jaconero at Alfredo Jaconi
15 Set 2025 | 10:38 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 this Sunday (14), in Caxias do Sul, and ended a 28-year taboo without triumphs at Alfredo Jaconi. More than the victory in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the attitude of the squad , praising the willingness to train even after a long season.
Filipe Luís on Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "This is a group to make history"
At a press conference, Filipe revealed he was impressed with the group's dedication during training during the FIFA World Cup break: " They're in a nine-month season, no one complains about fatigue, everyone wants to train, everyone competed to their fullest . When I see that, I think: this is a group to make history," the coach stated.
The manager emphasized that daily dedication is directly reflected in the results on the field: " We came to a very difficult field, against a team very well trained by Carpini . This victory is the result of the very high level of work throughout the week," he added.
In the duel, Arrascaeta opened the scoring with a header from a Saúl Ñíguez cross in the first half. In the second half, Emerson Royal secured the victory in the 41st minute, also from above . The victory was special for the squad, as the last time Flamengo had won at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium was in 1997.
After breaking the taboo in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores da América . On Thursday (18), Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
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