FLAMENGO IDOLS IN ONE PLACE! ADRIANO IMPERADOR, PETKOVIC, GABIGOL AND VIÑA ARE CAUGHT ENJOYING THE BEACH IN RIO

Good news for Flamengo fans: the Raça Rubro-Negra, the club's traditional organized fan group, is about to return to the stands . According to journalist Venê Casagrande, an agreement has already been signed allowing the RRN to return to Rio de Janeiro stadiums in July, with the right to use banners, instruments and other materials to support the team.

The decision will be officially approved in the coming days. With this, Flamengo will once again be able to count on the support of one of the most iconic fan groups in its history in games played in Rio de Janeiro. In addition to Raça Rubro-Negra, Torcida Jovem is also close to having its authorization confirmed . Both were banned from attending stadiums in the state until 2028, as part of sanctions applied in 2023.

FANS CELEBRATE RETURN TO THE STANDS

Confirmation of the return of the RRN was widely celebrated by fans on social media. For many, the presence of the organized group represents the essence of the red-and-black stands and is essential to recover the popular identity of Maracanã. Among the fans' main desires are the end of the apathy seen in some games and the union between different support groups.

In recent times, criticism has grown about the elitism of the stadiums and the distance between the team and the organized groups, seen by some fans as fundamental pieces in the construction of the unique atmosphere that has always characterized Flamengo .

PACT AND NEW RULES FOR RETURN

The release of organized groups comes after negotiations involving Flamengo, Bepe (Specialized Stadium Policing Battalion) and representatives of the fans. On May 20, Raça Rubro-Negra and Jovem Fla signed a joint pact to speed up the return to stadiums.

The measure involves the creation of a new Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC), which provides for stricter rules of conduct and individual accountability for members of the fan clubs. The aim is to ensure safety and organization, with a focus on enhancing the spectacle and supporting the club within legal parameters.

Defender Otávio, who came through the ranks at Flamengo, may be moving to European football . With no space at Porto after an episode of indiscipline, the defender has been targeted by Paris FC , a club recently promoted to the first division of the French Championship and which is looking to strengthen its defensive sector for the 2025/2026 season. The information is from the French portal FootMercato.

The Parisian club's interest comes amid Otávio 's low usage by the "Dragões" since April, when he was punished for breaking the club's internal rules. Since then, the defender has played just 22 minutes — 11 against Boavista and another 11 against Inter Miami . The loss of space and the off-field context paved the way for a possible exit at a lower price than what Porto paid him at the beginning of the year: 12 million euros (around R$64.2 million, at the exchange rate at the time).

PARTY IN THE EARLY MORNING AND FALLING INTO ROUTINE

The episode that shook Otávio's relationship with Porto happened on April 21. The defender celebrated his 23rd birthday at a party that violated the club's curfew . Alongside Tiago Djaló and William Gomes, the former Flamengo player left a bar around 4 am, a moment recorded by fans and later sent to the club's board. The police arrived at the scene after the images were leaked.

The attitude resulted in a fine, public criticism from then coach Martín Anselmi and the player's removal from the club's plans for next season . Otávio, however, is waiting for the new coach to evaluate the squad to decide whether the defender will continue to have a place in the squad.

FLAMENGO CAN PROFIT FROM NEGOTIATION

Despite no longer holding part of the player's economic rights, Flamengo can still profit from a possible transfer of Otávio to Paris FC . This is due to FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which guarantees percentages to the training clubs.

Otávio played for Flamengo between the ages of 16 and 20 (from 2018 to 2022), which guarantees Rubro-Negro 2.5% of the value of a future sale . The calculation follows the FIFA rule that allocates 0.5% of the transfer fee for each year the athlete was at the club from the age of 16 to 23. Therefore, if the negotiation goes through, Flamengo could receive an amount proportional, albeit modest, to its participation in the defender's development process.

Flamengo's performance in the Club World Cup continues to be the subject of analysis and criticism. This time, former player Zinho took a firm stance when evaluating the team's performance against Bayern Munich. For him, the team led by Filipe Luís made a mistake by maintaining an offensive stance against a technically stronger opponent.

Zinho made a direct comparison with Fluminense, who faced Inter Milan in the same tournament. The former athlete highlighted the Tricolor's choice for a more pragmatic approach. " Fluminense was competent, surgical and obedient tactically ", said the commentator, praising Renato Gaúcho's decision to field three defenders, which made it difficult for the Italians to advance.

Zinho criticizes the report: "Flamengo has a stance..."

According to Zinho, Filipe Luís's insistence on maintaining a single game model was detrimental. He cited an alleged statement by the coach before the game: " Flamengo has a stance and cannot change it ." For the four-time champion, this inflexibility was decisive for the elimination: "He got on the plane to leave," he said, in a critical tone. The statement reinforces the need for tactical adaptation in high-level international competitions.

FLAMENGO CLOSE TO RENEWAL

Flamengo is close to officially renewing the contract with coach Filipe Luís. According to the newspaper 'O Globo', talks between the coach and the board have progressed in recent days , and the former full-back has already given the green light to continue in charge of the team until December 2026. The current contract runs until the end of this year.

FILIPE LUÍS IS JUST WAITING FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF BAP

The only detail missing for the renewal to be official is the approval of president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, who is responsible for authorizing investments in football. The director has already indicated that he will prioritize the renewal of contracts that expire in 2025 , such as the coach, who is considered a key player in the sports project.