Soccer
Exclusive: Boto adopts a low profile and resolves pending issues behind the scenes at Flamengo
13 Set 2025 | 15:29
0
Soccer
11 Jul 2024 | 08:18 |
0
Flamengo plays the last game of its journey this Thursday with absences caused by the Copa América. Against Fortaleza, at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, Tite's team can finish the round consolidated in the lead of the Brazilian Championship, and bring good results for the season.
There will be nine matches with absences in the total. Flamengo was the team most affected by the calendar with games taking place during the Copa América. Fla had five casualties, with Erick Pulgar returning after the group stage, as he was eliminated with Chile. Arrascaeta, Varela, De la Cruz and Viña remain with the Uruguay team.
Fla has five wins, one draw and one defeat in the period. The 16 points from 24 played were essential for the team to take the lead. This is one of the legacies of the most complicated period of the season.
Another benefit is the strength of the group. Several players went to the field in sacrifice, especially because the red-and-black also suffered from injuries, in addition to playing improvised in some situations. The group bought the technical committee's ideas to make the period work and this has been celebrated at Ninho d Urubu.
Leaderships have also been consolidated
Gerson , David Luiz and Pedro became technical references and within the locker room. They already had an active voice on a daily basis, but the period consolidates them as important names for the group.
"Forgotten" became an option. Wesley and Léo Ortiz were the players who played little and stood out the most in these weeks. The first can fight for a place with Varela, while the second, without a place in defense, can compete for a place in midfield. Another who played improvised was Léo Pereira, who became a reserve among the defenders, but did well as a left-back.
Young people gain confidence
Lorran was the who gained more minutes and, despite the lack of regularity, was praised by Tite. The coach understands that he still needs maturity, but the boy could appear as an important player in the game until the end of 2024. Others like Victor Hugo, Evertton Araújo and even Matheus Gonçalves gained some minutes.
Pedro stands as an idol. The striker was booed at the beginning of the year and just under five months later there is a flag in the stands and music in his honor. Decisive and fundamental for Flamengo in the last few games, he has established himself among the club's main names. The time of problems with Gabigol also helped in this sense.
Reaping the fruits
Flamengo could end the period with 70 .37% success if you win today (11), something many people would not think of. Of the four who remain in the Copa América, three are starters. In the seven Brasileirão games before the national team competition, the success rate was 66.66%.
Brazilian coach rules out leaving for Turkey, remains focused on the Mais Querido project and should sign a new contract renewal soon
13 Set 2025 | 16:18 |
0
As initially revealed by journalists Rodrigo Mattos and Bruno Braz, Turkey's Fenerbahçe presented an official proposal to Filipe Luís's staff following José Mourinho's dismissal. The Turkish team positively evaluated the Brazilian coach's work and signaled financial compensation.
However, Filipe Luís quickly decided not to accept the offer. The board, led by Bap, along with the football department led by José Boto, acted behind the scenes to prevent the coach's loss.
After a year at the helm, Filipe Luís has won titles, worked consistently, and maintained a firm stance in leading the team. One of the most talked-about cases was Pedro's, which the coach resolved efficiently , reinforcing his internal management capabilities.
According to Mônica Alves, the Rio de Janeiro club has already submitted a contract renewal proposal to Filipe Luís. The agreement is expected to be signed soon. Initially, the new contract will last for one more season, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Despite the financial compensation offered by Fenerbahçe, the coach preferred to continue working in Rio de Janeiro.
While negotiating the renewal, Rubro-Negro prepares for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão Betano Série A. Flamengo faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.
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
13 Set 2025 | 16:06 |
0
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.
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.
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.
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
13 Set 2025 | 15:51 |
0
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.
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 .
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.
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
Exclusive: Boto adopts a low profile and resolves pending issues behind the scenes at Flamengo
13 Set 2025 | 15:29
0
See previous