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The former full-back built a great career in Europe and with the Brazilian national team, where he played in the World Cup
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One of the great Brazilian full-backs of this century was Filipe Luís, who retired at the end of last year, wearing the Flamengo shirt. Filipe built a large part of his career in European football. In Brazil, he played for about a year at Figueirense, between 2003 and 2004, when he transferred to Ajax (HOL). Afterwards, he stood out, mainly, wearing the shirt of Atlético de Madrid (ESP), where he was two-time champion of the Europa League.
He returned to Brazil in 2019, to play for Flamengo, being part of a historic generation that won two Libertadores, two Brazilians, among others. Filipe Luís also played for Chelsea (ING), Real Madrid B (ESP), La Coruña (ESP) and the Brazilian team, competing in the 2018 World Cup.
Retired from football, Filipe Luís was on the podcast “10 & Faixa”, presented by Diego Ribas, who was his Flamengo teammate. During the chat, the former full-back said how he manages the money he earned during his playing career. He said that he is very “down to earth” with his expenses and revealed how much his salary was at Figueirense, his first professional team.
“I always had the idea that when I stopped playing, I would have I earn more than I spend. I've always had this financial conscience. When I reached close to 30, I started planning my retirement”, began Filipe Luís.
“In Figueirense, I was earning a salary of one thousand reais per month. My first salary was R$250, then it went up a little, to a thousand. I thought I was fine, it was a five-year contract, I thought it was a lot at the time, I thought I was rich, with a good financial life”, joked the former full-back.
Afterwards, Filipe Luís reiterates that he has Be very careful with your expenses, especially because things that are beyond our control can happen, like a pandemic, for example. “The world changes a lot, we saw Covid, how many people lost everything. In wars now too... so, I have a lot of responsibility, I lead a life without wasting money and I take great care of what I gained with a lot of effort”, he concluded.
The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
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