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Cia do Terno is the newest partner of Sesc RJ Flamengo. The agreement will be valid for the 24/25 season and the clothing giant's brand will be displayed on the sleeves of the athletes' uniforms and on the technical committee's trousseau.

“It is always an honor to have partners with values ​​like those we have disseminated for almost 30 years. Cia do Terno is a giant, genuinely Brazilian, with hundreds of stores and recognized for its quality. I hope we can be together for a long time and take the brand to an even larger audience”, said coach Bernardinho.

Flamengo's executive director of Olympic Sports, Marcelo Vido, believes that the arrival of a new The sponsor will make the team even more competitive.

“The arrival of Cia do Terno further strengthens the team, encouraging the constant search for titles and supporting the volleyball program with the integration of the red and black base. This partnership contributes to the construction of an increasingly competitive and sustainable team in the long term”, said Vido.

“For us it is an honor to become sponsors of Sesc RJ Flamengo, the club with the biggest fans in Brazil , of national and international prominence and with a technical committee already famous and known for its competence, led by Bernardinho. The players can be sure that all our employees, professionals and collaborators, in 22 states in Brazil, will be rooting for them in every match”, added Pedro Paulo Drummond, president of Cia do Terno.

Sesc RJ Flamengo continues with master sponsorship from Sesc, which has “signed” the project since 2016, and Everest, which renewed the agreement that began in 2023. The squad for the season was presented at the beginning of June and the players who are not playing national team services are already undergoing training with the technical committee. The first commitment, however, will be the Campeonato Carioca, probably only in October.

Controversies always seem to surround Flamengo, and yet another unexpected piece of news involving the club came to light this Wednesday (18), this time related to women's football. Rubro-Negro was condemned by the courts in a case brought by six former players, with a decision that surprised everyone.

The action, which had been ongoing since 2021, resulted in a conviction worth R$3.2 million. According to information from Uol, the names of the players were not revealed, but they were released during the reformulation of the sport in 2022 and were seeking recognition of a professional bond with Flamengo.

Flamengo, which maintains a partnership with the Brazilian Navy did not pay the athletes directly, as they were third sergeants. They played for the club between 2015 and 2021, a period in which they won the Brazilian Women's Championship. However, the players argued that the practice adopted by the club and the Navy was irregular, according to the partnership contract.

“An item in the cooperation term made it clear that the Navy would not provide financial resources, nor would it carry out the direct transfer of facilities. Flamengo was intentionally omitted to pay the athletes”, guarantees lawyer Rafael Cunha.

Despite the initial decision, Flamengo can still appeal. The Regional Labor Court of Rio de Janeiro unanimously understood that Flamengo benefited from the situation and determined that the club must record the athletes' contributions in their Work Cards, in addition to paying the due salaries and other labor obligations.

In addition to these six players, eight others also filed lawsuits against Flamengo for the same reason, but their trials have not yet taken place. In response to Uol, the club commented on the case:

“Of the nine legal actions involving former Navy athletes and coaches, eight had court decisions removing the employment relationship with the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, considering that these are exclusively third-level Navy sergeants”, he says.

Flamengo will face Grêmio in Porto Alegre, but an important absence has already been confirmed: Gabigol, one of the team's main attackers, will not travel with the red-black delegation. The player will remain in Rio de Janeiro, where he will focus on improving his physical form. The decision not to take the striker to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul aims to ensure that he has enough time to dedicate himself to physical preparation at Ninho do Urubu, the club's training center. Although there is no confirmed injury, Flamengo appears to be taking precautions to avoid wear and tear that could compromise the remainder of the season.

This choice may surprise some fans, as Gabigol is one of the team's key players and, generally, an undisputed starter in decisive matches. The absence of Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, raises questions about how Flamengo should arm the team offensively for the clash. Despite Gabigol's absence, Flamengo has alternatives in attack, with players like Pedro and Bruno Henrique, who can take the lead. The expectation is that the coach will use these options to compensate for the striker's absence.

The decision to spare Gabigol may be related to the club's long-term planning. Flamengo faces a marathon of important games, and the physical recovery of its athletes becomes essential to maintain performance in simultaneous competitions. According to information released by Mauro Cezar, Gabigol is focused on improving his physical side. This could mean that the player has been feeling the wear and tear accumulated throughout the season.

Flamengo has adopted a strategy of preserving some of its main players at certain times, aiming to avoid injuries that could sideline them for long periods of time. periods. This preventive measure is common in clubs that compete in several competitions and have a tight schedule. With this, the idea is that the athlete returns in better condition, ready to perform at a higher level in the next matches.