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Former Flamengo player Denílson opens up about his time at Rubro-Negro: "I made too many mistakes"

The former player and now commentator for Grupo Globo revealed the behind the scenes of when he arrived at Mais Querido and spoke about his feelings for the club

Denílson Show, commentator for Grupo Globo, revealed the behind the scenes of when he arrived at Mais Querido (Reproduction/ Instagram)
Denílson Show, commentator for Grupo Globo, revealed the behind the scenes of when he arrived at Mais Querido (Reproduction/ Instagram)

31 Mai 2025 | 10:02 |

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Currently a commentator for Grupo Globo, former player Denílson Show gave an interview where he talked about his career in football. In this way, the former Flamengo player revealed behind the scenes of his time at Rubro-Negro and highlighted it as a great disappointment.




At Flamengo I didn't dedicate myself...


" It was, because today, with all the discernment I have, I made too many mistakes. Flamengo, obviously, had all the problems with structure and management, but my role was to represent it. Later we'll see what happens. But today I understand that I was always a brand and in this short period at Flamengo I didn't value my brand, I didn't value Denilson the athlete. I played, I transferred my responsibility to a bureaucratic issue, to a lack of responsibility on the part of a board of directors, I outsourced it ," Denílson highlighted before adding:

" I had signed a two-year contract and stayed for six months. If I dedicated myself and played during those six months... Today, Flamengo fans would look at me differently, just like Palmeiras fans do. I went to Palmeiras earning a normal salary, a normal salary. And, if I'm not mistaken, I was the first to sign a productivity contract, but I already had more insight into my career, I dedicated myself 100%. I didn't dedicate myself at Flamengo. The club is not to blame for anything, the blame for this period not working out is entirely mine " , concluded the commentator.


DENÍLSON'S PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

For Flamengo , Denílson played in 19 matches and scored only four goals. The player had been loaned by Betis (ESP) to defend Mais Querido in the 2000 Brazilian Championship .

ABOUT THAT...

Thus, with Denílson retired but watching Rubro-Negro, the Flamengo squad focuses its attention on the next match of the season. The Mais Querido faces Fortaleza this Sunday (1), in a game valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão.


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Former Flamengo player analyzes Filipe Luís' future at the club: "he signaled that..."

Mengão wants to renew with the coach until at least the end of the 2026 season, but the commentator says the coach asked to wait

Former Flamengo player Denílson says Filipe Luís wants to wait to agree on a contract renewal with the club - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Former Flamengo player Denílson says Filipe Luís wants to wait to agree on a contract renewal with the club - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

10 Set 2025 | 10:00 |

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Commentator Denílson revealed that Filipe Luís is in no rush to renew his contract with Flamengo. The coach's contract runs until the end of the current season, and although he is highly valued internally , his lack of clarity opens the door to speculation and even potential interest from European clubs if a deal doesn't materialize.


Denílson on Filipe Luís at Flamengo: "He signaled that he still doesn't want to renew"


Despite his excellent work at the helm of the club, Filipe Luís will likely negotiate a salary increase to extend his contract . According to Denílson, the board understands that the former full-back has already become a technical and strategic asset to the club, but the decision should be made naturally in the coming months.


JORGE JESUS WILL NOT RETURN TO FLAMENGO

During his commentary, Denílson mentioned Jorge Jesus, currently at Al-Nassr, but ruled out any possibility of the Portuguese coach returning to Flamengo . He believes the coach will be remembered only for his winning streak in 2019 and 2020, without posing a threat to the continuity of the current project.


"Filipe Luís has signaled that he doesn't want to renew yet. Flamengo said: 'Shall we renew? Wait a minute.' If Filipe Luís doesn't renew, who would be a good name for this Flamengo ? They're in a good phase and swimming with ease... But forget it, this guy (Jorge Jesus) isn't coming back ," said Denílson.

WHAT'S FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Due to the FIFA World Cup, Flamengo will be sidelined for two weeks. Filipe Luís's side will return to action on September 14th at 4pm (Brasília time) against Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. With 47 points, Flamengo remains in the lead, followed by Cruzeiro (44) and Palmeiras (43).



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Get out! Roma player suggests signing Flamengo's Arrascaeta

Mengão's star has been standing out this season and the Giallorossi athlete says that being the number 10 would be a great reinforcement for the Italian team.

Wesley, ex-Flamengo, says Arrascaeta could be a signing for Roma for the next window - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Wesley, ex-Flamengo, says Arrascaeta could be a signing for Roma for the next window - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

10 Set 2025 | 09:00 |

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Arrascaeta, currently enjoying one of the best moments of his career, hasn't just captivated Flamengo fans . The Uruguayan midfielder has also been attracting attention from players in Europe . A former teammate at Flamengo, Wesley even suggested signing the number 10 for Roma (ITA).


Wesley on Flamengo's possible reinforcement for Roma: "Arrascaeta would fit right in there"


While participating in a TNT Sports quiz, Wesley was asked which Flamengo player he would take to Roma. The full-back joked, "Can't it be the whole team?" When he said no, he added, " Arrascaeta would fit right in, wouldn't he ?!"


WESLEY AND ARRASCAETA'S TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO

The two players began playing together at Flamengo in 2022. While Arrascaeta was already a regular starter, Wesley struggled early in his career . However, he gained ground and established himself from the final stretch of 2024, under Filipe Luís.


During this period, Wesley participated in notable achievements with the Flamengo shirt : two Copa do Brasil (2022 and 2024), two Cariocas (2024 and 2025), a Libertadores (2022) and the Supercopa do Brasil (2025), being an absolute starter in the squad from 2024 onwards.

WESLEY'S CURRENT MOMENT

Currently at Roma, Wesley is also part of Carlo Ancelotti's Brazilian national team squad . The full-back started in the 3-0 victory over Chile on the 5th at Maracanã, but missed the 1-0 loss to Bolivia in El Alto.


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Flamengo returns to action this Wednesday with a view to the match against Juventude

Mengão goes to Caxias do Sul to face Jaconero in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão and the squad returns after a day off on Tuesday.

Flamengo returns to training this Wednesday (10) in preparation to face Juventude in the Brasileirão - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Flamengo returns to training this Wednesday (10) in preparation to face Juventude in the Brasileirão - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

10 Set 2025 | 08:30 |

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After more than a week without official commitments due to the FIFA Date in September, the Flamengo squad returns to activities this Wednesday (10). After the break granted on Tuesday (09), the players will return to Ninho do Urubu, at 9:30 am (Brasília time), for a training session led by coach Filipe Luís.


TRAINING SEQUENCE UNTIL THE WEEKEND


According to the schedule released by the club, Flamengo will have five training sessions before the next Brasileirão game . In addition to this Wednesday, the squad will also work on Thursday (11), Friday (12) and Saturday (13), always in the morning. On Saturday, after the activity, the delegation will travel to Rio Grande do Sul, where they will face Juventude on Sunday (14). The travel time will still be defined by the club.


SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo heads into the resumption of the competition as the sole leader. With 47 points, the Rubro-Negro opened up a lead over its direct rivals . Cruzeiro, with 44, took over second place after Palmeiras' draw (43) against Corinthians, which dropped the São Paulo team to third place.


FIFA DATE COMES TO AN END

The suspension of the national calendar began on Monday (01) and ends this Wednesday (10). During the period, the teams played matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers , while the clubs waited to resume the competitions.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Juventude , for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Even in case of defeat, Mengão can maintain the leadership of the competition due to the goal difference criterion.


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