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25 Mai 2025 | 11:59 |
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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.
In addition to CSKA, from Russia, two teams from outside Brazil are also in the race to secure the services of the Mengão midfielder.
02 Ago 2025 | 17:45 |
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Matheus Gonçalves' fate is still up in the air. The young Flamengo player is in advanced negotiations with CSKA Moscow in Russia, but two other foreign teams have also expressed interest in signing him .
The information was released by journalist Gabriel Reis, from the Paparazzo Rubro-Negro channel. According to him, an intermediary involved in the negotiations with CSKA confirmed that two other clubs are in the running —one from the United Arab Emirates and another from Europe, but without participation in the continent's major leagues, a profile similar to that of the Russian club.
So far, no official proposals have been sent to Flamengo by these two competitors, and they may formalize their interest. However, offers are expected to be formalized in the coming days, with values similar to those presented by CSKA .
The main difference lies in the percentages of economic rights. Flamengo is considering whether it prefers to secure a larger sum upfront or a higher percentage in a future sale , which could directly influence the player's future.
Matheus Gonçalves was already being watched by the international market , but his strong performance as a starter against Atlético-MG in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 increased the interest of foreign clubs. The youngster's performance increased his chances of being traded this summer.
Despite praise from coach Filipe Luís, the player has received little playing time on the main squad . Therefore, on several occasions, he has requested to play for the U-20 team in search of match fitness. Now, Matheus could be rewarded with a transfer to a team where he has more opportunities to play.
At a press conference, the striker mentioned a conversation with the black and white athlete before deciding to return to Brazilian football to play for Mengão.
02 Ago 2025 | 16:32 |
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Officially presented this Friday (1), striker Samuel Lino gave his first press conference as a Flamengo player. One day after making his debut in the red and black shirt, the number 16 made a point of highlighting that returning to Brazilian football does not represent a setback in his career — on the contrary .
During his conversation with reporters, Lino revealed that he had spoken with Corinthians striker Memphis Depay while on vacation in Brazil. According to him, even the Dutchman was impressed by the progress of Brazilian football .
Flamengo's Samuel Lino spoke with a Corinthians player: "I met Memphis on vacation"
"About a month ago, I said to my mother: 'Imagine me going back to Brazil, closer to my family.' I never thought about my age. The Brazilian market has grown a lot, and the World Cup showed that . I played against Botafogo in the last round [for Atlético Madrid] and they gave us a hard time. They also have a lot of quality. Football in Brazil is experiencing enormous growth. I met Memphis while on vacation in São Paulo and he commented on the development of the structure and the level of play here," said the striker.
At 25, Samuel Lino has played in the Champions League and six seasons in European football. Despite his success on the Old Continent, he didn't hesitate to accept Flamengo's project , aiming for titles and a spot in the 2026 World Cup with the Brazilian national team.
"When Flamengo 's interest came up, I never thought, 'I'm young, I have to stay in Europe.' I always told my agent: Flamengo is a huge club in Brazil . If it were European, it would still fight for titles. When the project is good and will help you grow, showcase your skills, and do what you love, there's no such thing as age," he added.
In addition to Samuel Lino, Flamengo has already finalized the signings of Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, and Jorge Carrascal —a deal still awaiting official announcement. The club is also still in the market and is in talks with Fiorentina for striker Lucas Beltrán.
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, to face Ceará at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be broadcast on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view), Record and Cazé TV.
Mengão heads to Fortaleza to face Ceará in the Brasileirão with returning players, but also without Filipe Luís in the starting lineup.
02 Ago 2025 | 14:51 |
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Flamengo's journey in the fight for the Brazilian Championship title continues this Sunday (03), when the team faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the competition. This Saturday (02), coach Filipe Luís released the list of players related to the confrontation .
Filipe Luís is still without Michael and Danilo, both of whom have been medically injured. Nico De La Cruz remains out, undergoing physical reconditioning. Flamengo, on the other hand, will have important reinforcements for the match. Arrascaeta and Jorginho, who missed the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG , are back. The recent debuts of Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl are also among the highlights of the call-up.
Two names were left off the list for specific reasons. Luiz Araújo was rested due to physical activity management, aiming to avoid strain that could lead to muscle injuries . Goalkeeper Matheus Cunha was not included due to patellar tendinitis in his left knee. Both remained in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo heads into the 18th round of the Brasileirão (Brazilian Championship) as leader, with 36 points. Cruzeiro, with 34, is second, but has already played one more match.
After completing preparations this Saturday, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm , against Ceará, at Arena Castelão. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view), Record and on Cazé TV.
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