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02 Out 2023 | 09:35 |
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Last Saturday (30), Flamengo treated its fans to an impressive victory in their first clash after the departure of Jorge Sampaoli. In front of an excited crowd of almost 50,000 fans at the majestic Maracanã, Rubro-Negro triumphed over Bahia 1-0, reaffirming its presence in the qualifying zone for Libertadores 2024. While negotiations with Tite have not yet been concluded, the club maintains careful protection for its "new" Technical Committee, keeping a vigilant eye on the next duel against Corinthians.
The former commander of the Brazilian National Team remains the board's main and only target to occupy the post once occupied by Jorge Sampaoli. However, negotiations with Tite made no progress over the weekend, and the objective is to have him as the new coach after the next FIFA Date, which begins after Saturday's clash (7). Until then, the club is committed to providing all the necessary support to Mário Jorge, who manages to do a good job every time he is called upon.
While Flamengo resumes its path to victory within the four lines, leaving behind the vice- championship in the Copa do Brasil, behind the scenes, the atmosphere is one of restructuring. In this sense, the club reassembled its technical committee in an integrated manner, something that did not exist under Sampaoli's command, distributing daily responsibilities with Mário Jorge. In addition to the Under-20 coach, this interim committee includes Marcio Torres, Leonardo Cherede and Marlon Syndara.
Therefore, this new technical team will be responsible for outlining all training planning throughout the week leading up to the clash against Corinthians, valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Unlike the previous week, when Sampaoli led the training sessions throughout the period, this time Mário Jorge will have a significant amount of time to work, with a total of five days of activities at Ninho do Urubu until the day of the game.
Mário Jorge, who took charge of Flamengo in the 1-0 victory over Bahia, achieved his second victory in the Brazilian Championship. This is due to the fact that he also served as coach of the under-20 team, being on the sidelines of the field during the team's debut in the Brasileirão, when they beat Coritiba 3-0 at Maracanã, before Sampaoli's arrival. After the recent triumph, Mário Jorge held a press conference at Maracanã and emphasized the distribution of merits: "The responsibility is shared, it is not just mine, nor just the technical committee; it belongs to all of us", declared the coach, who must remain in command until Tite's eventual arrival.
With Mengão leading the Brasileirão and in the Libertadores, the board is accelerating negotiations to extend the coach's contract, as he rejected an offer from abroad.
17 Set 2025 | 11:49 |
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Filipe Luís is one of the "jewels" among Brazilian football coaches. With the red-and-black coach still in charge, the team maintains a real chance of winning the Brasileirão Betano and the Copa Libertadores . With 50 points from 22 matches, the club sits atop Série A and is solidifying itself as a top contender for the national cup.
According to information published by the newspaper “O Globo” this Wednesday (17), José Boto, Flamengo's football director, met with businessman Jorge Mendes to discuss the renewal of Filipe Luís' contract . According to journalist Diogo Dantas, the meeting led to a positive move towards the coach's permanence, although the official signing should only take place at the end of the year.
In recent weeks, Filipe Luís received an offer from Fenerbahçe of Turkey, but opted to remain with the Rio de Janeiro club. The board's plan is to extend his contract until the end of 2026, with the possibility of automatic renewal. President Bap intends to value the coach's work, who has maintained the same salary since leaving the youth academy to replace Tite in Flamengo 's first team.
Filipe Luís is about to complete a year in charge of Flamengo . The coach took over the team on September 30, 2024, after Tite's dismissal, and has since collected titles: Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, and Supercopa do Brasil . The coach has played 65 games, with 43 wins, 16 draws, and only six losses, consolidating one of the club's most consistent campaigns in recent years.
Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, begins this Thursday (18) the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores against Estudiantes (ARG). The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
Mengão has three former Atlético de Madrid players at the club, including the coach, and 'El Cholo' was in charge of all of them at the Spanish club.
17 Set 2025 | 11:37 |
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Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was yet another foreigner to recognize Flamengo's greatness . In an interview with TNT Sports, the Argentine praised the Rio de Janeiro club when asked about the "colchonera community" that has been forming at Ninho do Urubu.
Simeone praises Filipe Luís' Flamengo: "It's always beautiful to see them play"
When asked by journalist Fred Caldeira if he follows the Rubro-Negro's games, Simeone explained that he cannot watch due to the time difference , but highlighted the historical importance of Flamengo in Brazilian football.
"The truth is, I haven't been following Brazil's games, honestly, mainly because of the time difference, which is very late. But I always have a huge affection for Filipe Luís, Samu Lino, and Saúl . And Flamengo , the truth is, is a historic team in Brazil and around the world. It's always beautiful to watch them play," said the coach.
In fact, the time difference is a barrier for those who live in Europe and want to follow Flamengo. The duel against Estudiantes (ARG), this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), will start at 2:30 am on Friday (19) in Madrid.
Beyond the praise, Filipe Luís's future in European football remains a topic of discussion. The Flamengo coach was once the target of interest from Fenerbahçe (TUR), but he declined the offer. Some in the Spanish press and Atlético Madrid fans are also speculating about a possible link between the former full-back and Atlético Madrid , the club Simeone has been with for over 13 years.
If the Argentine leaves the team, the chances of rumors of a future approach to the Flamengo coach increase . Meanwhile, Filipe remains at Flamengo, seeking the biggest achievements of the 2025 season.
Mengão's executive director details the behind-the-scenes of the attempt to hire Irish players, cites timing errors and criticizes the Brazilian football management model.
17 Set 2025 | 11:32 |
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After investing nearly R$300 million in the last transfer window, Flamengo faced a behind-the-scenes episode involving its attempt to sign Mikey Johnston from West Bromwich . The Rio de Janeiro club intended to pay £5 million (approximately R$37 million) for the Irish striker, but the deal was vetoed by president Bap.
In an interview with the UOL portal, executive director José Boto stated that the timing of the negotiations influenced the fans' perception and ultimately derailed the deal. " I think it was a matter of timing, because if he hadn't been the first, if he had been between Saúl and Samuel Lino, the fans might have reacted differently. Obviously, the job of scouting is to bring in players nobody knows," Boto said.
Flamengo director criticizes Brazilian football management: "There is a deep-rooted culture..."
The Portuguese manager also emphasized that Brazilian clubs still need to change their hiring mindset. " There's a deep-rooted culture in Portugal that Brazil will have to adopt sooner or later . Many clubs will have to start managing more according to the team's real needs than to the media or fans," he stated.
José Boto's first signing, Juninho has only scored three goals in 27 appearances for Flamengo, starting seven of them. He has not played since the 1-1 draw with Ceará on August 3rd and has not been included in the squad.
With a reinforced squad, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes, from Argentina , in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
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