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08 Jul 2024 | 14:26 |
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One of the main finance experts in football clubs in Brazil, César Grafietti, responsible for the Convocados Report, made a calculation in his weekly column to demonstrate that Flamengo has the economic means to pay for its own stadium without the need of becoming SAF, as defended by president Rodolfo Landim.
The expert calculated that Flamengo could have more than R$200 million per year to invest in the stadium if it increases its revenue from ticketing and fan membership from the Maracanã concession and reduce investment in signings for the football team
“Flamengo has a cash generation that is greater than the revenue of 15 clubs in Series A. Even with the capital needs turnover, there is still money left over, which is used to pay debts in installments, which are increasingly smaller, and essentially to hire athletes. In 2023 it was R$279.6 million, which allows for always strong and competitive squads. Here is the possibility of investment in the stadium. It is from this value that the calculation needs to be made”, wrote Grafietti.
According to the expert, if it manages to increase its matchday revenues by 30%, Flamengo will have an additional R$78 million per year available to invest in the stadium, which would add up to R$140 million from the halving of investment in signings, “which gives a total of R$218 million available to cover any financing”.
Flamengo can look for a partner for the stadium, but without SAF
In order not to reduce investment in football, Grafietti suggests that Flamengo look for a partner to build the stadium. But he emphasizes that the model would not be that of a SAF.
“It could be a private investor, a real estate fund, someone who comes in with capital and reduces the debt, without Flamengo having to give up investments in the squad to support the stadium. What is the club's compensation? Revenues! In addition to the potential and satellite revenues that newer stadiums allow, such as stores, restaurants, museum, the club is still capable of generating more than R$250 million in direct box office revenue. This would be enhanced with efficient relationship programs, or enough to deliver values above R$300 million annually to the partner. There is no need for shows and uses outside of football. Much less creating SAF to deliver something beyond fixed assets”, he writes.
For the expert, “it is possible to conclude that the operation of building Flamengo's own stadium is feasible“.
< “Of course there are risks, but if mapped correctly and with solutions addressed fairly, it could be another great success for the club”, he concludes.
Mengão will have strong reinforcements for the game against Colorado in Porto Alegre in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship
16 Ago 2025 | 13:36 |
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Flamengo released the list of players for the duel against Internacional in the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and the returns of Nico De La Cruz and Danilo were confirmed by the club . With that, the players are once again available to coach Filipe Luís after a long inactivity.
Emerson Royal, who left the field in the first half against Internacional on Wednesday in the Libertadores Cup due to pain in his left ankle, is among those traveling to Porto Alegre for the Brasileirão match . Michael and Juninho also return to coach Filipe Luís's squad after a long absence. The number 23 has missed the Mais Querido's last three matches. The "little robot" has not been included in the squad since the draw with Botafogo on May 18.
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a victory, Mengão will remain the sole leader of the competition .
Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up-to-date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
Mengão travels this Saturday afternoon (16) to Porto Alegre where they face Colorado in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship at Beira-Rio
16 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |
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Flamengo is approaching the duel against Internacional , this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday's activity (16) will be decisive, when coach Filipe Luís must define Mengão's starting team .
The final training session takes place at 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. The coach is expected to field a full-strength squad for the match. The likely lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan and Jorginho; Plata, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta , and Pedro.
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro , who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a win, Mengão will maintain its position as the sole leader of the competition.
Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
This will be the second of three consecutive matches between Flamengo and Internacional . Mengão won the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 1-0 at Maracanã last Wednesday, and the return leg will take place at Beira-Rio on the 20th, with Internacional needing only a draw to secure qualification.
Mengão terminated its contract with Pixbet and the company that will exhibit in the Manto Sagrado's prime space will be announced on Monday (18)
16 Ago 2025 | 12:00 |
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In a surprising move, Sportingbet, the bookmaker that already features on Palmeiras' shirt, is set to take over as Flamengo's master sponsor . The club confirmed on Friday afternoon (15) that there is already a winner in the competition for the most prestigious space on the uniform , with the official announcement scheduled for Monday (18).
According to UOL journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, Sportingbet has outbid other major companies in the sector and is in the process of formalizing a contract with Flamengo . The dispute became necessary after Flamengo terminated its relationship with Pixbet, a longtime partner, due to payment delays and issues with government agencies.
The end of the partnership with Pixbet was made official hours before the duel against Internacional for the Libertadores, last Wednesday (13). On that occasion, the team entered the field with the word “thank you” printed above the former sponsor , as a gesture of gratitude for the period of collaboration.
Behind the scenes, Flamengo acted quickly to secure a new partner . The board of directors opened a competition, asking interested companies to submit sealed proposals. Initially, Betano and Superbet emerged as the favorites.
With the entry of other companies, such as Esportes da Sorte, 7K Bet, and Bet Nacional, the competition took on new dimensions. Superbet, which was well-positioned, decided to withdraw after the number of competitors increased . If the deal goes through, Sportingbet will sponsor the two clubs that have excelled in Brazilian football in recent years, deepening the rivalry between them on the national stage.
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