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Flamengo idol jokes after victory: “Can you feel Filipe Luís’ finger?”

Mengão beat Cuiabá at the Arena Pantanal in the Brasileirão and the former player is encouraged by the coach's promising start

Filipe Luís' promising start encourages former player - Photo: Reproduction
Filipe Luís' promising start encourages former player - Photo: Reproduction

21 Nov 2024 | 12:58 |

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Flamengo won a virada exciting 2-1 over Cuiabá, with two goals from boys who came off the bench. The choices of Filipe Luís, who bet on the boys Guilherme and Matheus Gonçalves, generated praise and a good-natured joke from Olivinha< /b>, red-and-black basketball idol.


On social media, the former pivot praised the coach's work and made a fun provocation to the fans: “With all respect. Are you already feeling Filipinho's finger? He placed and trusted the kids and they scored the 2 goals of our victory today”, wrote Olivinha on X (formerly Twitter) . The post generated a wave of laughter among red and black people.


Among the responses, fans joked: “That's it, Olivinha! I didn't feel anything (laughs)”, “I felt my whole hand, idol. The whole hand. There he is (laughs)”, “I feel my whole arm, idol”. But, despite the jokes, everyone expressed great admiration for Filipe Luís' work.


Filipe Luís' Tactics

After a good first half, in which the Flamengo created several chances but did not score, Filipe Luís made changes to seek the goal. At 12 minutes, he put Matheus Gonçalves and Guilherme on the field, replacing Ayrton Lucas and Alcaraz. The substitutions were decisive: in the 17th minute, Guilherme opened the scoring after an assist from Bruno Henrique, and in stoppage time, Matheus Gonçalves secured the victory with a pass from Michael. With the victory, Flamengo reached 62 points and remains firmly in fourth place in the Brasileirão.


Next Challenge

Now, Filipe Luís focuses on Flamengo's next challenge: Fortaleza. On Tuesday (26), Mengão takes the field at Arena Castelão, at 8pm (Brasília time), looking for three more important points for the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship.



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Gerson makes decision about possible return to Flamengo

After a turbulent departure to Zenit, Gerson faces difficulties in Russia, is left out of the national team and has his return to Mengão ruled out by the board

Gerson faces dissatisfaction at Zenit, is left out of the Brazilian National Team and returns to Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Gerson faces dissatisfaction at Zenit, is left out of the Brazilian National Team and returns to Flamengo - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 16:06 |

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After the Club World Cup, Flamengo sold Gerson to Zenit St. Petersburg for €25 million. The deal was mired in controversy: the Rio de Janeiro board was angered by the player's and his agent's behavior during the negotiations. As a result, the midfielder was removed from the club's digital museum, a move that caused a stir on social media.


Gerson isn't in great form at Zenit . He was left out of the Brazilian national team's last call-up and has only played six matches in the current Russian Championship. Behind-the-scenes reports indicate that the player is unhappy with his situation in Russian football.


BAP RULES OUT RETURN


According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, Gerson has not requested a return to Mengão and intends to turn things around at Zenit , where he has a contract until mid-2030. The same investigation indicates that Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP), president of the club's Board of Directors, does not consider opening the door for the number 8's return.

BOTO WORKS FOR RENEWALS


While Gerson continues his journey in Russian football, the Mais Querido board is focusing its efforts on specific renewals . José Boto is working to extend Uruguayan Giorgian De Arrascaeta's contract until 2028.

Furthermore, the manager is trying to unlock negotiations with Filipe Luís to ensure his continued coaching tenure . The initial offer was rejected, and the coach is demanding a salary increase to extend his contract.


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Internacional is sentenced and must pay million-dollar debt to Flamengo for Thiago Maia

CNRD orders Internacional to pay off debt of 1.47 million euros owed to Mais Querido by Thiago Maia, after Colorado's appeal was denied

Internacional is condemned by the CNRD and must pay more than R$9 million to Flamengo for Thiago Maia after appeal is denied - photo: reproduction
Internacional is condemned by the CNRD and must pay more than R$9 million to Flamengo for Thiago Maia after appeal is denied - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 15:51 |

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The dispute between Internacional and Flamengo over Thiago Maia's debt has entered a new chapter. According to information released by journalist Venê Casagrande, the Rio Grande do Sul club suffered another defeat at the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) , after having its "request for clarification" denied.


According to Venê Casagrande, Colorado still has the option of appealing to the Arbitration Chamber . However, this procedure is often costly and, in most cases, does not change decisions already made by the CNRD. Therefore, Flamengo is closely monitoring the case's developments and hopes to receive the amounts owed directly from Internacional.


The decision requires Internacional to pay €1,472,588.33 (approximately R$9 million at the current exchange rate) for the breach of contract involving Thiago Maia. In addition, the Rio Grande do Sul club must pay R$51,211.99 in legal costs.


NEGOTIATION WITH SANTOS

Back in 2025, during a transfer window, Santos tried to sign Thiago Maia . However, the deal ended up not moving forward precisely because of this legal dispute between Internacional and Flamengo .


ABOUT THAT...

While the board moves behind the scenes, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the next matches of the 2025 season. In the 23rd round of the Brasileirão Betano Série A, the Rio de Janeiro team faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium . Soon after, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores, on the 18th.



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Exclusive: Boto adopts a low profile and resolves pending issues behind the scenes at Flamengo

After a turbulent start, the Mais Querido director reduces public exposure, improves the internal environment and conducts strategic negotiations to strengthen the squad.

Boto adopts a low profile at Flamengo, reduces exposure and conducts strategic renewals to strengthen Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Boto adopts a low profile at Flamengo, reduces exposure and conducts strategic renewals to strengthen Flamengo - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 15:29 |

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After a turbulent start to the season, Boto decided to reduce external communication and focus on internal results. The Flamengo director, who initially spoke openly to the press, both after matches and through digital channels, decided to change his stance after successive leaks of important information .


At the request of president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) after a long meeting, Boto stopped any direct contact with major media outlets , starting to work more privately behind the scenes at the club.


The change in approach was accompanied by results . After a positive transfer window, in which he sought to fulfill coach Filipe Luís's main requests, the manager also managed to calm internal friction. Players like Arrascaeta , De La Cruz, and Pedro, who previously had a distant relationship with Boto, now have a more fluid and relaxed dialogue.


NEGOTIATIONS AND RENEWALS

Currently, Boto continues working on specific renewals, such as those of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta. He also participated in sales negotiations for promising young players from the youth academy , such as Matheus Gonçalves and Lorran, reinforcing the strategic and quiet approach of his management.


NEXT COMMITMENTS

While the board moves behind the scenes, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the next matches of the 2025 season. In the 23rd round of the Brasileirão Betano Série A, the Rio de Janeiro team faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium . Soon after, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores, on the 18th.


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