FERJ EVALUATES THE BEST TIME FOR THE FINAL BETWEEN FLAMENGO X NOVA IGUAÇU; CHECK OUT THE POSSIBILITIES

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.

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.

The Football Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Ferj), defined after a meeting held last Thursday (25) that the match between Flamengo and Botafogo at Maracanã for the Brasileirão will have a red flag. In addition to this measure, 80% of the stadium will have facial biometrics in 80% of the stadium.

Among the sectors that will have facial biometrics are: Lower and Upper East, Lower West and Maracanã Mais. The North and South sectors will not yet receive the implementation of this service. As usual in matches of this magnitude, several streets will be blocked around Maracanã three hours before the match.

It is worth remembering that in addition to blocking the roads, parking in these locations will be prohibited and users who violate this rule may be fined by agents who will be working in the surroundings of Maracanã.

Flamengo fans are expected to turn out in force at Maracanã for the classic against Botafogo. The expectation is that more than 50 thousand red and black people will be present at the stadium, while less than 10 thousand Botafoguenses are expected to attend.

It is worth noting that only 10% of the tickets will be allocated to the visiting fans. Despite the “ungrateful” time of 11 am, Nação Rubro-Negra intends to put on a great show in the biggest in the world during the match against its rival.