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FLAMENGO INTENDS TO USE GÁVEA TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR OWN STADIUM

The model proposed by Mais Querido is similar to the project carried out by Vasco with São Januário

16 Abr 2024 | 11:57 |

Flamengo proposed a plan to the city hall to use the construction potential of its headquarters in Gávea to build the club's own stadium. The idea was presented by the red-black president, Rodolfo Landim, to the mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, in a meeting last Thursday. It was an initial step.

The evaluation within the Flamengo is that Gávea can generate between R$440 million and R$510 million in construction potential. This value would be negotiated to generate resources for the construction of the stadium on the Gasometer site, in the center of Rio. It is possible that the negotiation will be with the real estate fund itself, managed by Caixa Econômica Federal, owner of the land.

The board of directors of the club negotiates with Caixa to purchase the area. There are disagreements regarding the value, which ranges between R$200 million and R$500 million, obviously, the bank wants more money, and Flamengo pays less. Releasing the construction potential could help unlock the conversation between the parties.

The model proposed by Flamengo is similar to the project carried out by Vasco with São Januário. The Cruzmaltino club has already had support from the city hall and now depends on approval by the City Council. It intends to raise R$500 million by reselling the potential and using it to renovate its stadium. There is a red-black idea of having equality in relation to Cruzmaltino.

In the red-negro case, Eduardo Paes was in favor of the idea presented by Landim and promised to support it . "It's land (former Gasometer) owned by Caixa. Flamengo will have to buy that land. I was with president (Rodolfo) Landim this week. We are modeling a financial operation that takes into account some of Flamengo's assets so that the people can come up with a solution for Flamengo and the city", said Paes, in an interview with Rádio Tupi.

The assets, in this case, are the constructive potential of Gávea. Currently, the headquarters already has 35 thousand square meters of built area. There is a project to build an additional 45,000 m2 in Nova Gávea.

With the intended potential, Flamengo calculates that there are 170 thousand m2 left. The price in the area, according to the club's estimate, is 2,600 to 3 thousand per square meter. In other words, the club could raise an amount between R$440 million and R$510 million.

Paes' support is just a first step in the project. Flamengo will now have to formalize a proposal that will generate studies by technicians from Rio's city hall. If the project is considered viable, it would be approved by the city hall and would go to the City Council for a subsequent vote.

Vasco is already in this last stage, and is talking to councilors to approve its project. The Cruzmaltino club has already prospected potential buyers in another area of the city in Barra.

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

FLAMENGO INTENDS TO USE GÁVEA TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR OWN STADIUM

The model proposed by Mais Querido is similar to the project carried out by Vasco with São Januário

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