The red-black leader between 2013 and 2018 gave a statement about the club's elections, which took place at the end of the year
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President of Flamengo between 2013 and 2018, Eduardo Bandeira de Melloreturned to talking about the club's elections, which take place at the end of this year. A guest on “Rema TV”, in Porto Velho, Bandeira was adamant in saying that he will only be a candidate if he is “indispensable”, but revealed his desire to participate in another role.
In an interview that aired on the channel from “Rema TV” on Youtube, Eduardo Bandeira de Mello showed confidence in his victory political group in the elections: “My political group will participate in the Flamengo elections and I think they will win. I don’t intend to be the candidate for president, only if that is essential,” he said, before completing.
“I think I’ve already made my contribution. Yes, I want to participate in the next administration, but in some strategic role. The work at Flamengo and the work we did there is not individual work, no one does anything alone. It's a group effort, and our group will come back. I'm sure everything will work out”, he said.
Flamengo's elections will take place in December this year, but the candidates have not yet been defined. After two terms, the current president, Rodolfo Landim, will not be able to run, and everything indicates that he will support Rodrigo Dunshee de Abranches. Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, should also run for office.
Federal Deputy for Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Bandeira de Mello was asked about the conciliation between football and politics. The deputy, who divides his time between Brasília and Rio de Janeiro, said that he cannot go to Maracanã as often as he would like, but was firm in saying that he can combine both things.
“It's definitely manageable. Of course, I miss the Maracanã games on Wednesdays, because on Wednesdays I'm always there in the Chamber, there's a session, there's an agenda, so I can't just be at Maracanã. on the weekends. But Brasília is a very friendly city, I really like it, and I've already discovered all the main spots we have there to watch Flamengo's games.”
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
After a problem with facial biometrics, the former manager had difficulties accessing the stadium
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Flamengo implemented entry to Maracanã via facial biometrics this season. However, the news left the club's former president, Eduardo Bandeira de Mello, 'in the lurch' on Thursday (13), before the duel against Grêmio. Shortly before the ball rolled for the clash in the eighth round of the Brasileirão, Fla's president from 2013 to 2018 reported on social media the problems he faced in accessing the stadium.
“After being blocked from facial recognition and facing a kilometer queue along with several red and black people in the same situation, we finally arrived at the access ramp. But to see Mengão, everything is worth it”, wrote Eduardo Bandeira de Mello on X, the old Twitter, an hour before the ball dropped at Maracanã.
Facial biometrics debuted in Flamengo games on February 7th, against Botafogo, in the seventh round of the Carioca Championship. At the time, only the Maracanã Mais sector had the new feature. However, in the confrontation against Grêmio, there are more areas with the technology, such as Oeste Inferior, Maracanã Mais, Leste Inferior, Leste Superior and Sul.
Despite the troubles, Eduardo Bandeira de Mello must have liked what he saw. Even with many absences, Flamengo beat Grêmio, 2-1, and remains leader of the Brazilian Championship. Tite's team has 17 points after eight rounds.
However, the coach will be absent from Flamengo's next match. With three yellow cards, Tite will have to serve a suspension against Athletico-PR, at Arena da Arena. Downloaded, on Sunday (16), from 4pm (Brasília time).
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