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Externally, the idea is to give the CBF a new look . Although the system has many well-known people. In any case, Samir's choice is to give it a makeover, but also to take advantage of the period from 2025 to 2029 to implement some ideas that are in the heads of the directors and that did not advance under Ednaldo's management.
Samir has experience managing semi-amateur football in Roraima. His federation's main source of income is the CBF. In 2024, it received R$1.4 million in transfers , while the entity only raised R$1.064 million from other sources.
This dependence was even greater in previous years. Until 2022, the only revenue for the Roraima federation, in practice, was the transfer from the CBF . Samir says that, in his state, he managed to generate revenue by modernizing the State Championship. He sold the naming rights to a financial institution. And he reduced the championship dates from 22 to 14 to make it leaner. With 10 clubs, the State Championship consumes almost all the revenue obtained: R$2.6 million in 2024.
Leagues control the Brazilian Championship
The project is to advance something that Libra and Liga Forte União want: that Series A and B of the Brazilian Championship be organized by the clubs. The CBF would take care of Series C and D, in addition to the Brazilian national team and youth competitions.
Calendar
The new president of the CBF is talking about reducing the number of dates for the State Championships to 12. This is an initial idea that is already being implemented by the current CBF. Among the State Championships with teams in the Série A, only Bahia and São Paulo have more. And the Paulista is the obstacle with 16 dates, since the Bahian championship has 13.
In the new CBF board, there are those who advocate rethinking the entire Brazilian football calendar . It is certain that the State Championships will not end. The idea, however, is to free up the dates, since, in the coming years, there will be competitions in the middle of the season.
It is even possible to discuss with Conmebol to reduce dates, which was already attempted without success during Ednaldo Rodrigues' term.
Financial Fair Play
Although Samir got complicated in an interview on the subject with Charla Podcast, the idea of the group taking over the CBF is to move forward with the rules for controlling the clubs' expenses - considering the volume of revenue of each one of them. Financial Fair Play is another topic that finds an echo in the leagues.
Autonomy for selection
The idea is to get as little involved as possible in Carlo Ancelotti's work and give autonomy to the Italian who is now in charge of the Brazilian team . Samir doesn't want to go into the locker room, for example. The sector has Rodrigo Caetano as coordinator, who has been exchanging ideas with Ancelotti since last week.
Resumption of relations with Conmebol and FIFA
The CBF will need to rebuild relations with Conmebol and FIFA. Fernando Sarney will play a leading role in this. Because of the political turmoil, Brazil lost its seat on the FIFA Council . Conmebol was temporarily transferred to Argentina. And it will not be easy to regain the space.
What about arbitration?
Samir advocates greater investment in referees. But he has not yet made it clear whether he will go ahead with Ednaldo's administration's project to professionalize an elite group of referees in December 2026. In any case, Rodrigo Martins Cintra will remain in charge of national refereeing.
Status update
Since the court decision that removed Ednaldo Rodrigues from the presidency also affected statutory reforms made since 2017 , the document that governs the CBF is now outdated. The directors need to establish new governance rules and update the electoral rules, for example.
The clubs are pushing for a change in the weight of votes , removing the federations' dominance. But this issue is a thorny one for the CBF - although, yes, there are plans to update the statute.
The coach has excellent numbers as Mengão's coach, but games in which the team lost had the number 4 as the protagonist.
01 Ago 2025 | 15:35 |
A regular starter in recent years, Léo Pereira is now one of the leaders of Flamengo's squad. After Gerson's departure, the defender gained even more prestige behind the scenes and became part of the team's captaincy . However, the number 4 carries an unsettling coincidence: in four of the six defeats suffered under Filipe Luís, individual errors by the defender played a decisive role .
The most recent episode took place last Thursday (31), when Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. In the 20th minute of the second half, Léo Pereira received the ball from Rossi and, under pressure, tried a short pass to Léo Ortiz , but Cuello intercepted and scored the winning goal for Atlético.
Before that, Léo Pereira had already starred in decisive plays in other matches with bitter endings for Rubro-Negro:
The only defeats under Filipe Luís's command in which Léo Pereira did not have direct participation in crucial errors were:
Despite a series of decisive errors, Léo Pereira remains an important player in the squad . He will be available for the match against Ceará, this Sunday (03), for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, with live broadcast on Premiere.
In a press conference, Mengão coach recognizes Atlético-MG's defensive merit and explains obstacles faced by the team in creating plays
01 Ago 2025 | 14:45 |
On Thursday night (01), Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG , at Maracanã, in a match valid for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The result puts Flamengo in a challenging situation for the return match. After the match, coach Filipe Luís analyzed the team's offensive performance and pointed to the opponent's defensive quality as one of the main factors in the defeat.
During a press conference, Filipe Luís acknowledged that Flamengo created more chances than in the last game, but struggled against the opposition's strong marking. " We had a lot of scoring chances today, in my opinion . Much more than in the last game. We had shots that hit the post, Lino's chance, and a goal that was offside," he stated.
According to the coach, Atlético-MG's defensive system is well-structured and hinders offensive fluidity. "You can look at the statistics to see how often Cuca's teams are thrashed. It's because they're a team that defends well, and their game model relies heavily on this defensive phase," he added.
Filipe Luís believes in change at Flamengo: "They have the solutions"
Despite the loss, Flamengo remains in contention and is confident in the strength of its squad to turn things around. Coach Filipe Luís expressed confidence, stating that performance can improve. " There will be other games that won't be like this , and others that will. They have solutions, and there will be days when they're less stressed, like today," he concluded.
Before the decisive duel for the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo has a scheduled commitment for the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (03), the team faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm, at Arena Castelão , for the 18th round of the national competition. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel and may represent an opportunity for tactical adjustments aiming at the confrontation with Galo.
Midfielder lived intense days while awaiting the conclusion of the process he suffered for alleged manipulation of sports betting results
01 Ago 2025 | 14:19 |
Acquitted on July 31, 2025 , Lucas Paquetá is now experiencing relief after a long, emotionally exhausting—and financially costly—trial: approximately R$5.2 million. Faith, family support, and trust in a renowned British law firm were the pillars that sustained the midfielder during the nearly two years of tension caused by the accusation of involvement in sports betting. This information is from journalist Cahê Mota.
The most symbolic moment of this journey occurred on May 4th, during a Premier League match against Tottenham. Upon receiving a yellow card, Paquetá burst into tears on the field. By then, the trial had already concluded, but the sentencing date had not yet been set —which fueled the player's anxiety and emotional tension.
Since the allegations surfaced in August 2023, the Flamengo youth player saw negotiations with Manchester City collapse, was left out of the national team under Fernando Diniz, returned under Dorival Júnior, and ended up missing from Carlo Ancelotti's first squad . All this while the process continued amid uncertain deadlines, changes in the English FA's protocol, and a lengthy evaluation by an independent commission.
During this period, Paquetá decided not to seek professional psychological support . Instead, he immersed himself in spirituality as a way to keep his mind steady. Bible verses shared with his wife on social media became routine—even after his acquittal—as a response to criticism, memes, and insults linking him to the scandal.
The defense was led entirely by the British law firm Level, which specializes in complex sports cases. The investment of approximately 700,000 pounds (R$5.2 million) proved to be a good one . In May, the lawyers were already indicating a positive scenario, given the prosecution's lack of conclusive evidence. Even so, the risk was extreme: either a complete acquittal or a permanent ban from football.
West Ham, in solidarity, covered part of the legal costs. Now, with the acquittal complete, the lawyers must seek restitution of part of the amount from the English Football Association . However, legal action against the governing body is unlikely, as foreign Premier League players sign a waiver that prevents them from suing the association for libel, defamation, or moral damages.
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