
Soccer
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The former Vice President of Finance of Flamengo, Rodrigo Tostes, decided to open up about his recent departure from the club's board of directors to journalist Venê Casagrande. In a frank interview, he detailed the reasons for his decision, declared his support for candidate Ricardo Lomba (Bap) in the next election and spoke about his relationship with the current president, Rodolfo Landim.
Rodrigo Tostes began by explaining that his decision was motivated by an alignment of vision and work with Bap, and for the concern to avoid a conflict of interest in the club. "My alignment of vision and work with Bap is very great. As always, I choose what I believe is best for Flamengo. I took the initiative to talk to President Landim because it would be bad for the club to support different candidates. By mutual agreement we decided it was best for me to leave," said Tostes.
ALLIANCES IN THE ELECTIONS
Tostes sees this year's election as crucial to the future of Flamengo< /a>, comparing it with the 2013 election, when the club underwent a significant administrative transformation. "This year's election is as important as the 2013 election. The complexity of the football business and the size of Flamengo demand very high level corporate experience and a very qualified support group like we had in 2013. Partners need to understand that the electoral process it must be faced with a rigorous selection process to decide the president of Flamengo based on skills and abilities", he emphasized.
About a possible return to the position of VP of Finance, Tostes was reserved, preferring to focus on Bap's government plan. "I'm Flamengo and I have a huge honor to have been part of Flamengo's transformation process. I would never discuss a position. My support is based on the government plan that he discussed with me and will present soon."
The date is strategic, as the entity needs to send FIFA the preliminary list of players called up for the next round of the World Cup Qualifiers.
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The saga of the new coach of the National Team is numbered. This is because with Carlo Ancelotti as plan A and Jorge Jesus as plan B, the CBF has set a deadline to announce the new coach of the Brazilian National Team: until May 17th.
The date is strategic, as the organization needs to send FIFA the preliminary list of players called up for the next round of the World Cup Qualifiers. The official call-up should be announced by the 28th. The information was initially released by the newspaper "O Globo".
Carlo Ancelotti , currently in charge of Real Madrid, is the preferred choice of CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues. At the beginning of the cycle, the idea was to wait for the coach to finish his contract and use Fernando Diniz as an interim, but the results made the entity change its mind.
The manager is waiting for the outcome of the European season to close a deal with the coach. Real and Barcelona face each other this Saturday (27), in the final of the Copa del Rey.
Although Ancelotti is the priority, Jorge Jesus still stands out as an alternative . The coach, currently at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia and with a great stint at Flamengo, was once seen in a positive light behind the scenes at the CBF, but has lost strength in recent weeks. On the other hand, he is Ednaldo's 'safety ball'.
Feyenoord striker reinforces his desire to play in Brazil and mentions Flamengo as his dream career for the next seasons
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Igor Paixão , currently one of the standout players for Feyenoord in the Netherlands, has once again publicly expressed his desire to wear the Flamengo jersey at some point in his career. At 24 years old, the forward, who was discovered by Coritiba, is enjoying a good phase in European football and is treated with affection by the Dutch fans, who have nicknamed him the “King of Rotterdam”.
Every player has his dream. Mine is to play for Flamengo..." - said Igor Paixão
During a recent interview with the newspaper 'O Globo', Igor Paixão made it clear that, despite his focus on the European club, his desire to play for the Mais Querido remains firm. "I'm focused on doing my best here. At the end of the season, who knows, I might even reach higher levels, or even stay at Feyenoord. In Brazil, I still follow Coritiba a lot, but my dream is to play for Flamengo", said the player.
In addition to his statement about the future, Paixão revealed a memorable moment from his childhood as a fan . The forward said he would have liked to have participated in that historic 5-4 victory of the Rubro-Negro over Santos, at Vila Belmiro, in 2011. “I was a child, but it stayed in my memory. Imagining being on the field in a game like that is something that motivates me”, he said.
This is not the first time that Igor Paixão's name has been associated with Mengão . When he was still playing for Coritiba, the striker was mentioned in speculations involving the Rio de Janeiro club. However, no concrete proposal was made, and the player ended up being negotiated with Feyenoord.
Since arriving in Dutch football, Paixão has established himself as an important player in the squad. His speed, dribbling and finishing ability have made him one of the team's most valued names. The local press often praises his attitude on the field and his commitment to the club's project.
European interest grows in the Colorado defender, but the red-black team still believes in an agreement in the next transfer window in the middle of the year
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Flamengo continues to monitor the market in search of reinforcements for the second half of the year and is still interested in defender Vitão, from Internacional. Even after failing to make progress in the last window, Mais Querido continues to see the defender as a strategic piece to complete the defensive system commanded by Filipe Luís.
Behind the scenes, there is an understanding that the young defender, in addition to already having experience in Brazilian football, has great potential for appreciation and could even come close to the radar of the Brazilian National Team. Therefore, the club does not rule out a new attempt on Vitão in July, despite the European competition.
Vitão 's good form at Colorado has not gone unnoticed on the international scene. According to the Vozes do Gigante portal , Osasuna , eighth in the Spanish Championship, made an official inquiry with the player's staff. The European club is looking to strengthen its defense for the 2025/26 season and sees the Brazilian as a promising opportunity.
The initial contact was aimed at understanding the personal and contractual conditions for a possible proposal. The Spanish team's idea is to formalize an offer in the mid-year transfer window, which is setting off alarm bells at Gávea. Internally, Internacional sees Vitão as a key player in the squad.
The defender is one of the leaders of the group and has worn the captain's armband in several matches. The club holds 80% of the player's economic rights, while the remaining 20% belongs to the player himself. The Colorado board is in no rush to negotiate and, according to reports, is only considering releasing the defender if he receives a proposal that is considered out of the ordinary. This stance is understandable, given Vitão's technical form and leading role in the team.