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15 Dez 2024 | 06:28 |
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) published last Friday (13) the long-awaited National Club Ranking. For the fifth consecutive time, Flamengo remained at the top of the list, consolidating its supremacy with 16,996 points. Rubro-Negro remains a reference not only in the state of Rio de Janeiro, but throughout the country, occupying the national leadership.
In addition to dominating the Brazilian scene, Flamengois one of the 27 clubs to lead the ranking within their own state. The analysis also highlights the balance between teams from other regions, showing who the state leaders are and how the competition remains fierce between the main clubs in Brazil.
ARRIVAL OF FLAMENGO
Since 2021, Flamengo occupies the top of the CBF ranking, reinforcing its consistency in national and international competitions. Rubro-Negro's performance in tournaments such as the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil, in addition to solid campaigns in the Libertadores, contributes directly to the accumulated score.
SEASONAL PROJECTION
Flamengo's recent history in the ranking is impressive:
2025: 16,996 points
2024: 16,678 points
2023: 17,210 points
2022: 17,054 points
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">2021: 16,768 points
The last team to overcome Flamengoit was Palmeiras, in 2020, with 16,640 points. Since then, Rubro-Negro has dominated the national scene. Another highlight of the 2024 ranking is the rise of Botafogo. The black and white club, champion of the Brasileirão, jumped from 14th to eighth place, totaling 11,652 points. This evolution marks a period of solid reconstruction and a return to protagonism on the national scene.
Mengão managed to have the amount paid for TV 'blocked', as it attempts to review the agreement made with the League for broadcasting rights.
26 Set 2025 | 16:00 |
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The behind-the-scenes dispute over the Brasileirão broadcasting rights remains turbulent. Last Wednesday (24), Flamengo filed a lawsuit against Libra , questioning the division of quotas. The measure provoked an immediate reaction from the group of clubs , which released an official statement criticizing the red-black stance.
Libra on Flamengo's lawsuit: "The club claims losses within a billion-dollar contract, which does not reflect its financial situation"
“Libra repudiates the unilateral and sudden decision of the current Flamengo management, which filed a lawsuit against the group of clubs of which it is a part, blocking financial transfers enshrined in the contract and eroding the harmony of the group by questioning agreements already reached ,” the entity stated.
The Rio de Janeiro club is questioning the revenue sharing model. With the injunction granted by Judge Lúcia Helena de Passo of the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice, Globo was notified to deposit the amounts related to Libra's TV contracts in court. Flamengo is thus seeking to avoid losses that, according to its board, occur when the funds are distributed in a manner deemed unfair by game viewership.
The court ruling blocked some of the Libra clubs' funds: approximately R$77 million. If the impasse continues until the end of the season, the amount in dispute could reach R$230 million . The measure affects not only Flamengo, but also the other Libra members: São Paulo, Palmeiras, Santos, Bahia, Grêmio, Vitória, Atlético-MG, and Red Bull Bragantino.
The main disagreement lies in the division of audience shares. The other clubs argue that the distribution should be equal . Flamengo, however, argues that this does not reflect market reality. According to the club, in games like a match against Red Bull Bragantino, most of the viewership is due to the interest of the red-and-black fans. Therefore, the board considers it unfair that both teams receive equal amounts.
" LiBRA condemns the unilateral and sudden decision of Flamengo's current management, which filed a lawsuit against the group of clubs to which it belongs , blocking financial transfers enshrined in the contract and eroding the group's harmony by questioning agreements already reached. The club claims losses within a billion-dollar contract, which does not reflect its financial situation. This extreme measure confirms a stance that prioritizes short-term private interests, when in fact the true losers are the teams that rely on this money for their cash flow, bill payments, and salaries.
LiBRA has always been dedicated to serving the interests of its members, including Flamengo's concerns regarding the current model. Although this topic has been extensively debated in the past, the matter was brought back to the table and submitted to the democratic will of all members , who voted to maintain the current format. The institution will spare no effort to defend the legitimacy of collective decisions and compliance with contracts in court.
"The entity, together with its clubs, aims to protect the interests of the vast majority of clubs that believe in joint development, respect for agreements, and the strengthening of Brazilian football. It further emphasizes that the disagreement and the necessary legal action are directed exclusively at the conduct of the current management of the Flamengo club , which insists on not respecting commitments made and contracts signed by the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo institution, preserving the entity's respect for the history and fans of its associated club," Libra emphasized.
The world's largest American football league announces a partnership for three games over the next five years at a stadium managed by Mengão.
26 Set 2025 | 15:00 |
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Following the success of National Football League (NFL) matches held at Neo Química Arena in 2024 and 2025, it's now Maracanã's turn to join the league's official schedule. The NFL has confirmed that the most iconic stadium in world football will host a game in 2026 .
The agreement signed between the Rio de Janeiro City Hall and the NFL provides for three regular season games to be held over five years at the Maracanã, reinforcing the league's strategy of expanding the sport globally.
Rio Mayor on NFL Partnership at Maracanã: "It's the Perfect Marriage"
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro celebrated the announcement: "The NFL's multi-year partnership with Rio is a perfect match. It will be a historic event, with NFL games on the city's official calendar. I'm excited to see an American football match at Maracanã , the most iconic temple of world football," said Eduardo Paes.
Although this will be the first time Maracanã will host an American football game, it won't be the league's debut in the country. In September 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in front of over 47,000 fans at Neo Química Arena . This season, on September 5, 2025, Corinthians Stadium hosted the NFL again, with the Los Angeles Chargers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21.
The NFL's arrival at Maracanã also has a connection with Flamengo. Defender Léo Ortiz is a self-proclaimed fan of the sport and a New England Patriots fan . During the 2024 holiday season, he even traveled to the United States to watch the team play at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
The striker has not been used as a starter frequently at Mengão and the possibility of a transfer to the Brasileirão team is in vogue.
26 Set 2025 | 14:30 |
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With the end of the season approaching, Brazilian football clubs are already starting to plan for 2026. At Flamengo, which continues to fight for titles, the board is also evaluating movements in the squad, and one of the open situations involves Everton Cebolinha .
Currently a reserve under Filipe Luís, the striker has received opportunities during matches, but has lost ground, especially since the arrival of Samuel Lino. The uncertainty surrounding his future has sparked interest from other clubs.
According to the Bolavip website, Santos , led by Marcelo Teixeira, appears to be one of the interested parties. Grêmio, the player's training club, is also closely monitoring the situation and has the support of investor Marcelo Marques , who promises to assist in a possible negotiation.
Despite speculation, there are no negotiations underway. Everton Cebolinha's contract with Flamengo runs until June 2026. If he doesn't renew, the player can sign a pre-contract starting in January of the same year and leave the club free of charge.
With Everton Cebolinha at Filipe Luís' disposal, Flamengo is preparing to face Corinthians this Sunday (28) at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. The Mais Querido is the leader of the competition with 51 points , one more than Cruzeiro, in second place.
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