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Diego Ribas comments on invitation to take position at Flamengo: “That moment will come…”

Former Mengão captain said he had conversations with the club regarding a possible position and does not close the door on a return to football

Diego Ribas talks about the invitation he received from Flamengo to take on a management role - Photo: Reproduction/TV Globo

13 Mai 2025 | 07:54 |

A personal friend of Filipe Luís and former teammate at Flamengo , Diego Ribas revealed that he was invited by the club's former board to take on a role outside the pitch. According to the former number 10, then-president Rodolfo Landim approached him to be technical director, but the proposal was rejected.

I wish I was technical director..."

“I don’t have the idea of working in football at the moment. I’ve had some invitations from presidents and coaches who want me to work. Flamengo invited me, the Landim management wanted me to be technical director,” Diego said in an interview.

RETURN TO FOOTBALL

Despite being away from football, Diego does not rule out returning to the sport soon . Currently, the former midfielder has been dedicating himself to new projects and working as a sports commentator.

“ I believe that this moment will come , I am passionate about football. Honestly, I don’t know when it will come. It’s not because I don’t know what to do, it’s because I’m on the move, working, feeling butterflies in my stomach. I’m happy, especially because I’m able to fulfill my purpose , to share with people, to have autonomy over my schedule, to not depend on results,” he said.

Even without a forecast for his return to professional football, Diego assured that he is preparing for the future and that he will continue studying for when his time to return arrives.

“Will that moment come? I believe so . I can’t say when or how it will happen right now. But I will continue to learn and refine my way of thinking. If that ever happens, I will definitely be well prepared,” he concluded.

PRAISE FOR FILIPE LUÍS

During the interview, Diego also made a point of praising Filipe Luís's work at the helm of Flamengo. According to him, the coach's tactical ability is remarkable , but what has impressed him most is his courage in making decisions and his firmness in defending them.

“It’s really cool to have someone in a leadership position who says, ‘That’s it.’ I really like it, especially in terms of communication. Filipe’s strategic and tactical aspects are worth mentioning. He studied, asked a lot of questions, and took notes from very capable coaches . But what I like most is him getting there and saying, ‘This player is going to play for this. This way is going to play for this. I know what I’m doing, I’m convinced, and I’m going to continue this way,’” he said.

Diego concluded by highlighting the importance of firmness in order to remain in charge of a club like Flamengo: “ I like this courageous communication , because it takes a lot of courage to go against some of the people who come with great firmness. I’m particularly enjoying this part ,” concluded the commentator.

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Ciente da importância do confronto, a diretoria rubro-negra adotou uma estratégia para lotar o estádio: anunciou uma redução nos valores dos ingressos em relação às partidas anteriores. O objetivo é facilitar a presença da torcida e criar uma atmosfera de "caldeirão" para empurrar o time rumo à classificação.

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Ainda restam entradas para todos os setores do Maracanã. A comercialização segue aberta ininterruptamente até o horário do pontapé inicial e pode ser realizada através do site oficial ingressos.flamengo.com.br. Para os torcedores do Sampaio Corrêa (visitantes), a compra é exclusiva pelo site futebolcard.com, sendo obrigatório o cadastro prévio de biometria facial para o acesso ao estádio.

CONFIRA A TABELA COMPLETA

Setor Norte (Exclusivo Flamengo)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 15,00

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 21,00

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 24,00

Público Geral: R$ 60,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 30,00)

Setor Sul (Exclusivo Flamengo)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 12,50

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 17,50

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 20,00

Público Geral: R$ 50,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 25,00)

Setor Leste Superior (Misto)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 20,00

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 28,00

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 32,00

Público Geral: R$ 80,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 40,00)

Setor Leste Inferior (Misto)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 25,00

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 35,00

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 40,00

Público Geral: R$ 100,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 50,00)

Setor Sul (Visitante)

Público Geral: R$ 50,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 25,00)

Diego Ribas comments on invitation to take position at Flamengo: “That moment will come…”