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Flamengo, one of the most popular and successful clubs in Brazil, is preparing for a major revolution in its football team. President Rodolfo Landim's objective for the year 2024 is a reformulation similar to what happened in 2019, when the club brought in numerous reinforcements that resulted in a successful season. To achieve this goal, Flamengo made a bold decision and announced that coach Tite will have complete autonomy in the player selection process.
Tite, a renowned Brazilian coach, is known for his vast experience in football, including his work at the helm of the Brazilian team. According to Raisa Simplicio, "Adenor" will have the power to choose the players he wants to reinforce the Flamengo team. What is clear is that, regardless of the presence of options in the current squad, if Tite has a specific player in mind, the club will do everything possible to meet his demands.
This decision marks a significant change in the club's signing policy. Flamengo, which traditionally involved active participation from the board and technical committee. The investment in Tite's experience and knowledge is seen as a strategy to guarantee a solid base of talents that can elevate the club to new achievements. The partnership between Tite and Flamengo represents a considerable joining of forces in Brazilian football. Tite is respected for his ability to develop solid, winning teams, while Flamengo is a club with a passionate fan base and significant financial resources.
This move also comes at a crucial time for Flamengo. After a period of great success, including winning the Taça Libertadores in 2019, the club faced recent challenges and did not achieve the same results in the following years. Pressure on the board and technical committee increased, leading to the search for a renewed approach.
The trust that president Rodolfo Landim is placing in Tite is evident. By giving the coach the freedom to shape the team according to his vision, the club is signaling its determination to achieve a high level of success in the future. Flamengo believes that this autonomy granted to Tite will allow for a more careful selection of players who fit the coach's playing style and strategies.
Tite's influence on signings could also impact the team's playing identity. Flamengo. His reputation as a coach who prioritizes defensive organization, ball possession and collective play may reflect on the choices of players who will be brought to the club. It is important to highlight that this change in hiring policy does not necessarily mean a complete break with Flamengo's management. President Rodolfo Landim and his team will continue to play a key role in the negotiation process and the financial viability of transfers.
The transfer market will be closely monitored by Flamengo fans, who have high expectations for the future of the club. Tite's ability to attract talent and shape a winning team will be put to the test in the coming months. With the 2024 season on the horizon, eyes will be on Flamengo and how this radical change in signing approach will impact the club's performance in national and international championships. The decision to give Tite full autonomy is a clear sign of Flamengo's ambition to maintain its position as one of the main clubs in Brazilian and international football. Now we just have to wait and see how this bold bet will translate into results on the field.
Reds standout Van Dijk recalls the atmosphere created by Mengão fans in the final played in Qatar in 2019 and says he is enchanted by the Brazilians
17 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Flamengo's fans continue to impress world football's biggest names . In 2019, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk came face-to-face with the might of the Red-Black Nation at the FIFA Club World Cup final in Qatar. The atmosphere of that match left a lasting impression on the Dutch defender.
Liverpool's Van Dijk on Flamengo: "Their fans were incredible"
In an interview with TNT Sports, Van Dijk was asked about his knowledge of Brazilian football. The topic arose because striker Memphis Depay , a player for Corinthians and the Dutch national team, frequently talks to the defender about Brazil.
"I know very well the passion Brazilian fans have for their teams. We faced Flamengo in the Club World Cup in Qatar, and their support was incredible . Memphis also spoke to me several times about the Corinthians fans. We know how great Brazilian football is. I'm very proud of Memphis and hope he scores many goals for the national team," said the defender.
After eliminating Al-Hilal in the semifinals, Flamengo faced Liverpool again in a repeat of the 1981 final . However, Jorge Jesus's team failed to break down the English defense and lost in extra time. In the final, Van Dijk experienced one of the greatest moments of his career and was a key player in neutralizing the Flamengo attack. Players like Gabigol struggled against the defender's solidity.
Almost six years after that duel, the Nation is preparing for another big night. Tickets for Flamengo vs Estudiantes, this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals , are already sold out . More than 69 thousand fans will support Filipe Luís' team, which is looking to open up an advantage before the decisive match in La Plata.
The red-and-black team fails to overcome São Paulo's solid performance, concedes a goal from Duda Serrana and leaves the national tournament in the round of 16
17 Set 2025 | 20:45 |
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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil after losing 1-0 to São Paulo, this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis. The Rio de Janeiro team even tried to react after falling behind on the scoreboard, but was unable to avoid elimination in the single duel of the round of 16. The decisive goal was scored by Duda Serrana, a standout for the São Paulo team.
In the first half, São Paulo dominated possession and adopted a more attacking approach , hindering Flamengo 's play. Flamengo struggled to exchange passes and impose their style. Even so, the visitors had the best chance of the first half: on a quick counterattack in the 30th minute, Duda had a good opportunity but shot wide.
Early in the second half, a poor clearance by the Flamengo defense resulted in the game-clinching goal. The defense poorly cleared the ball, and Duda Serrana fired a precise shot from outside the box, leaving Flamengo's goalkeeper with no chance . From then on, the Rio de Janeiro team pushed forward and sought to press in the final minutes, relying primarily on set pieces and crosses, but failed to create any real chances.
With this result, Flamengo ends its Women's Copa do Brasil campaign with one win and one loss. The team received approximately R$90,000 for its participation in the round of 16. After the final whistle, members of the Flamengo coaching staff complained about the refereeing in the center of the field, but the result remained unchanged.
Flamengo could take to the field with a different formation to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The duel, decisive for the club's ambitions in the continental competition, will be broadcast live on Disney+.
The full-back played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Juventude and reveals that the coach's request enhances his characteristics.
17 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the Brazilian Championship, and ended a 28-year winless streak in Caxias do Sul. Arrascaeta opened the scoring and Emerson Royal closed the score, scoring his first goal for the club .
Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo: "Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploring my physical strength"
After the match, the full-back revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís, who advised him on attacking positioning: "I received criticism when I played injured because I couldn't give my best. But I wanted to stay on the field to help Flamengo . Filipe explained to me what he wanted from me: to get to the far post. I even asked my teammates to watch me during that movement," Royal said.
It was the full-back's first game since returning from injury. Royal had sprained his left ankle on August 13 against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Since then, he had only played a few minutes in the draw with Grêmio at Maracanã.
According to the player, Filipe Luís asked him to play differently than he was used to in his career: "At Tottenham, I played as a defensive midfielder, on the inside. But Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploiting my physical strength, passing, and crossing. He knows my ability to support, and that can really help the team ."
Signed in July for €9 million (approximately R$58 million) from Milan, Emerson Royal is competing for a spot with Varela, who was rested against Juventude due to a groin injury. " Big teams are like that; they always have top-notch players . Varela has a lot of quality, and so do I. The competition is healthy, we work hard, and the choice is Filipe's," said the full-back.
On Thursday (18), Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores (quarter-finals, first leg), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã . The Most Beloved only returns to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (21), against Vasco, also at the sacred temple.
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