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Zico previews the duel between Flamengo and Internacional: “a remarkable game…”
13 Ago 2025 | 16:10
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In the last five months, Mais Querido recorded a drop in the number of paying fan members, impacting its position in the ranking of Series A and B of the Brazilian Championship. According to a survey by Espião Estatístico, Flamengo went from 80 thousand members, in July, to 77.5 thousand in December, falling from 5th to 7th place in the list.
The ranking is led by Palmeiras, with more than 197 thousand active members, followed by Atlético-MG, Internacional and Grêmio. Flamengo appears behind clubs like Cruzeiro and Botafogo, even though it has a total number of members that exceeds 300 thousand, of which only 25% are up to date with their plans.
CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW PRESIDENT OF FLAMENGO
With Bap's inauguration next Wednesday, the club seeks to reverse the situation and improve the fan membership program from 2024. The new president takes over with the mission of increasing the number of members and reducing the default rate, one of the main program bottlenecks.
Bap already has experience in the sector, having been responsible for creating the fan partners during the management of Eduardo Bandeira de Mello. At the time, the director defended more expensive ticket policies to encourage fans to join the program, which generated controversy, but also positive results.
EXPECTS ANALYZE THE NUMBERS OF FLAMENGO
Rodrigo Capelo, specialist in sports finance, explained that the high average ticket could be one of the factors that limit the growth of the program. "Flamengo continues to have a lower number than it could, largely due to the average ticket, which is higher. This makes it difficult for a larger number of fans to join", he assessed.
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">He highlighted that an efficient fan membership program must balance three main indicators: number of members, average ticket and default rate. Even with many members, the absence of up-to-date monthly fees or low fees can compromise the club's revenue.
RESTRUCTURING THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS A PRIORITY
To win back fans and resume growth, Flamengo must look for alternatives to attract new members and reactivate inactive plans. The strategy includes everything from adjustments in the average ticket to exclusive benefits for members, aligning fans' expectations with the club's financial needs.
Mengão purchased the space to build its own arena and the company will pay around 15% of the value to Caixa Econômica Federal.
13 Ago 2025 | 19:30 |
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Flamengo's own stadium project gained direct participation from Companhia Carioca de Parcerias e Investimentos (CCPAR) in the preliminary agreement signed between the club, the Rio de Janeiro City Hall, and Caixa Econômica Federal. Specializing in concessions and partnerships, the municipal public company will be responsible for investing R$29.2 million, approximately 15% of the R$199.6 million earmarked for the Gasômetro land acquisition.
The amount will be allocated as financial compensation to Caixa, the former owner of the space through the Porto Maravilha Real Estate Investment Fund , which was expropriated by the City for the auction that resulted in Flamengo 's purchase. This information is from GE.
Flamengo will receive the majority of the amount: R$170 million . This amount includes the R$138 million already paid in the 2023 auction, plus R$7.9 million for the judicial investigation, and an additional R$23.6 million, which will be paid in five installments.
Despite progress in negotiations, the project still faces obstacles. Removing the gas pipelines and clearing the land remain the responsibility of the City Hall . Governor Cláudio Castro assured the website 'MundoBola Flamengo' that the municipality is committed to these steps.
At Flamengo, the topic is being treated cautiously. The Deliberative Council is preparing to discuss ways to secure the necessary resources without compromising the institution's financial health . Contrary to what had been reported, the topic of the new stadium did not come up at the last CoDe meeting.
Teams face each other this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm, seeking a decisive advantage for the return game and keeping the continental dream alive
13 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Wednesday night (13) promises strong emotions at Maracanã. Flamengo and Internacional face each other at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Both teams are looking to build a significant advantage for the return leg , keeping alive the objective of continuing in the fight for the continental title.
Fans will be able to watch the match on broadcast TV, on Globo, and also on ESPN and Disney+ . A full house is expected at Maracanã, with overwhelming support from the Flamengo fans, with over 60,000 people in attendance. Fans can also watch live with commentary from Flamengo TV.
Coach Filipe Luís will have a significant absence: Arrascaeta, suspended, is out of the match. On the other hand, Nico De La Cruz is expected to return to the starting lineup. Thus, Flamengo's likely starting lineup is: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Emerson Royal; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo, Plata; Pedro.
Internacional, on the Colorado side, arrives confident after a 3-1 away win over RB Bragantino in the Brasileirão. Despite their recent elimination from the Copa do Brasil to Fluminense, Roger Machado's team is showing signs of improvement. The likely lineup is: Rochet; Bernabei, Victor Gabriel, Vitão, Aguirre; Thiago Maia, Bruno Henrique, Wesley, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata; Borré.
Former commander who worked for both Mengão and Colorado sees the match as even and doesn't hide his support for the Rio Grande do Sul club
13 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |
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Flamengo and Internacional face each other this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Conmebol Libertadores. The return duel is scheduled for August 20, at Beira-Rio. Abel Braga, former coach with spells at both clubs, assessed that both teams arrive at the clash experiencing periods of instability .
Abel Braga on Flamengo and Internacional: "neither is at its best"
"It's an extremely close game. Flamengo hasn't been able to maintain a winning streak of four, five, or six wins . They're also coming off an elimination. Inter, which wasn't doing well, managed three or four 1-0 wins and made a significant leap forward. It has all the makings of a great game, but the truth is that neither team is at their best," Abel analyzed in an interview with GE.
The coach also highlighted the strengths of each team: "I hope it's a great game. Both Flamengo and Inter have the squads to put on a great show. Flamengo, with their usual high-pressing . Inter, with their surprising passing from one side to the other, especially with Wesley. It's hard to imagine Flamengo man-marking Alan Patrick," he concluded.
Under Filipe Luís, Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, but remains the undisputed leader of the Brasileirão, despite having played a game less . In its last ten games, the team has six wins, one draw, and three losses. Internacional, meanwhile, has won four, drawn two, and lost four in the same period. The pressure on coach Roger Machado is mounting at the Rio Grande do Sul club.
The clash between Flamengo and Internacional takes place this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The decisive duel will be on August 20, at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast by Globo, ESPN and Disney+.
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