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POLITICAL AND SPORTS SCANDAL: FLAMENGO'S DEPUTY AT THE CENTER OF THE CONTROVERSY WITH MILLIONAIRE FAILS IN THE CHAMBER!

Interestingly, Braz claims he does not receive remuneration for his position at Mengão, where, paradoxically, he loses money by dedicating himself to the club

30 Nov 2023 | 12:11 |

The political and sporting scene are intertwined in the case of Marcos Braz, vice-president of football at Flamengo and councilor for Rio de Janeiro. According to UOL, his performance in the City Council draws attention, not only because of the 12 records of absences until October, but also because of the curious detail of occupying second place in this unwanted ranking, behind only Verônica Costa, the Blonde Mother of Funk .

Each absence of Marcos Braz in the Chamber represents a discount of R$1 thousand on his monthly salary of R$17.2 thousand. This figure already reaches the mark of at least R$ 11 thousand subtracted from their salaries, although it is fair to note that one of the absences has been paid off. The irony is revealed in Braz's explanation that at Flamengo, where he claims not to receive a cent, he loses money by dedicating himself to the club.

Marcos Braz's career in politics began in 2006, when decided to enter public life. However, his attempt to join the PDT was frustrated. Cidinha Campos, former state deputy for the party, revealed the reasons for this refusal, relating it to the controversial past of her father, Mário Monteiro Braz. According to Campos, Marcos Braz's father was accused of involvement in irregularities at the INSS. She stated: "Marcos Braz is the son of Mário Monteiro Braz, who, in my first CPI, appears as an INSS card thief. The crime does not pass from father to son, but, at 21 years old, this boy was already receiving large checks Jorgina de Freitas".

In response, Marcos Braz denied the allegations, reiterating that the allegations were directed at his father, who, according to him, was acquitted of all charges. The clash between the political sphere and Braz's personal trajectory becomes an intriguing element in this context. The dualism between his responsibilities as a political representative and sports director is evident in the figures lost due to his absences in the Chamber and in the peculiarity of taking on a position at Flamengo without remuneration. This apparent paradox raises questions about the motivations that drive Marcos Braz to continue on this double journey, where his commitments to the club seem to conflict with his legislative obligations.

The outcome of this political and sporting narrative remains open , with the accumulated fouls and the justification given by Marcos Braz becoming central elements of a plot that mixes the political game with the passionate universe of football. Flamengo, its fans and Marcos Braz's voters are closely following the chapters of this peculiar plot, hoping for an outcome that brings clarity to the reasons behind these choices and commitments.

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Arrascaeta makes a similar criticism of Jorge Jesus: “Flamengo only loses…”

Uruguayan gave a press conference at Ninho do Urubu and spoke about the problems of unprepared professionals at the club

Arrascaeta uses Jorge Jesus' famous quote at Flamengo to criticize unprepared professionals at the club - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Friday (15) was marked by a press conference with Arrascaeta, at Ninho do Urubu. The Uruguayan midfielder made strong statements about the club's backstage and even repeated a famous phrase from Jorge Jesus, the Portuguese coach who marked an era at Flamengo.

Arrascaeta quotes Jorge Jesus: "Flamengo only loses to itself"

CRITICISM OF DESPERATE PROFESSIONALS

Without directly mentioning the coach, Arrascaeta emphasized that internal problems often harm the club's atmosphere . The Uruguayan also made it clear that he will always stand by his teammates in situations where unprepared professionals could harm them:

"I often tell my friends that Flamengo only loses to itself, because it's difficult to explain some of the things that happen here. Sometimes it's due to a lack of capacity from people who don't realize the size of the club or who aren't used to dealing with this pressure . But when you have experienced and respected players like Alex Sandro, Bruno, Nico, Viña, and so many others, the group becomes stronger," said the number 10.

"Whatever happens outside won't affect our squad. We'll always be together. When something happens to a teammate, we'll be here to help," Arrascaeta assured. The statement alludes to the controversy surrounding former doctor José Luiz Runco, who was fired after exposing details of De La Cruz's physical condition , claiming the Uruguayan was living with an irreversible chronic injury.

SUPPORT FOR DE LA CRUZ

At the time, Arrascaeta posted a photo alongside De La Cruz, accompanied by the message: " It's about taking care of our own. It's that simple ." The gesture was interpreted as a dig at the former professional, as well as a pat on the back for his club and national team friend.

Now, at the press conference, the number 10 reinforced the importance of squad unity in the face of external turbulence: "Regardless of who it is, Nico or another player, we have to be together. It's very difficult to stay focused on the field when these situations happen. But I've been here for six years and I know that Flamengo always experiences moments like this. Our role is to keep ourselves in the locker room so that this doesn't affect us, even though some situations are very difficult," he concluded.

POLITICAL AND SPORTS SCANDAL: FLAMENGO'S DEPUTY AT THE CENTER OF THE CONTROVERSY WITH MILLIONAIRE FAILS IN THE CHAMBER!