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06 Jun 2024 | 10:21 |
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The government of the State of Rio approved the victory of the consortium of Flamengo and Fluminense for the concession of Maracanã for 20 years. The two clubs are already the provisional managers of the stadium, but there will be significant changes with the new status of both.
First, with approval, Flamengo and Fluminense have 60 days to create an SPE (Special Purpose Company ) to manage Maracanã. It will be this company that will sign the contract with the State government.
The company will have 65% participation from the red-black club and 35% from the tricolor association. In other words, this will be the division of income and expenses. Currently, the bills were divided fifty-fifty.
And what are the plans? What changes at the stadium?
The stadium management is still studying the first steps. But the plan is to carry out civil and electrical reforms at Maracanã in the first year. According to the proposal made in the bidding, there will be R$392.8 million in works over the 20 years. But the heaviest investment will be in the first year.
The first season will be marked by an expenditure of R$58.8 million. In total, more than R$180 million will be invested in the first three years. There are some areas with more costs: construction of the Football Museum in the glass tower, civil restoration works, recovery of the electronic part of the stadium and repairs to the roof.
The Museum costs R$ 44 million and expected to be completed in three years of management. It will operate in the stadium's Glass Tower, and the intention is to include it in the city's tourism itinerary. According to the plan, there will be an interactive experience with your feet on the Walk of Fame, a simulation of scoring a goal at Maracanã and the history of the four big clubs.
Another point that has already been applied is the planting of lawns on a farm for replacement. There will also be replacement of the stadium's partitions to make it easier for fans to see.
To cover this cost, the stadium's revenue was around R$ 100 million between boxes (almost half of the total), sponsorship and visits . There is the expectation that, with the definitive concession, contracts may be longer and larger, due to legal certainty. Therefore, it would increase revenue. Furthermore, the Museum represents a new line of income.
In addition to the works, the revenue has to pay for the maintenance of the stadium and pay the grant, around R$ 20 million, to the State government .
Under the bidding rule, Flamengo and Fluminense will have to continue to give Vasco access to play on equal terms. But the rent, which is also paid by the two managing clubs, is one of the stadium's sources of revenue.
Northeast Cup champion, the midfielder highlighted changes in the coach's management style in relation to his time at Mengão and highlighted the coach's evolution
08 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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With no round of the Brasileirão during the FIFA Date , the Sportv Closing program featured Everton Ribeiro this Sunday (8). The midfielder, champion of the Copa do Nordeste for Bahia the day before , gave a live interview via video conference directly from Salvador.
During the conversation, the player discussed his partnership with Rogério Ceni, with whom he had previously worked at Flamengo , and highlighted the coach's evolution. For Everton Ribeiro, Ceni presents a more updated style and is closer to the group compared to his time in charge of the Rubro-Negro.
" I believe Rogério (Ceni) has been updating himself, and he's also been changing his approach to the group. I see a huge difference from what he was like with Flamengo ," said the Bahia midfielder.
According to Everton Ribeiro, Rogério Ceni's drive to win remains a hallmark, but the coach has learned to balance pressure and squad management. " Today, he can identify when a player isn't doing well and has the sensitivity to talk to them and offer a word of encouragement. That makes a difference in the atmosphere ," the midfielder stated.
He also highlighted that Ceni has given space to the young players from the academy, as was the case in the final against Confiança . For Ribeiro, this approach contributes to the development of the athletes and strengthens the squad.
At the end of 2023, Everton Ribeiro chose to end his time at Flamengo , refusing the one-year renewal offered by the Rio de Janeiro club . At Bahia, he signed a two-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Red-black fans will have access to the visiting section of Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with tickets costing R$180 and sales starting on September 9th with priority
08 Set 2025 | 19:48 |
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The match between Juventude and Flamengo , valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, will be played on September 14th, at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Tickets for the visiting fans cost R$ 180 and will be available exclusively on the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br
Ticket sales will begin on September 9th at 2 p.m., with priority given to members of the Sem Fronteiras and Nação Maraca 1 (1-star) plans. Throughout the same day and the following day, sales will gradually be rolled out to other plans until reaching the general public online on September 10th at 6 p.m. The deadline for purchases and cancellations is September 12th at 10 a.m.
Flamengo has not played since a 1-1 draw against Grêmio on August 31st, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . The calendar, which had been intense since before the Club World Cup , was softened by the FIFA World Cup break, between September 1st and 10th.
This break gave the squad a breather, having faced a marathon of recent commitments. The break was crucial for physical recovery and tactical adjustments, as well as allowing injured players to regain better conditions before the September season.
Even with the Copa do Brasil elimination to Atlético-MG, which initially seemed to open up more space in the calendar, the CBF made adjustments that kept the schedule tight . The coaching staff is taking advantage of the FIFA International Closure period to strengthen preparations for the decisive matches in the Copa Libertadores da América, as well as the fight for top spot in the Brasileirão.
Former Mais Querido, the midfielder has not been called up to the Brazilian National Team since he transferred to Europe, but his club teammate guarantees that Carlo Ancelott
08 Set 2025 | 19:24 |
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Gerson's departure to Zenit St. Petersburg in the last transfer window changed the course of his recent career. The midfielder, a fixture on the Brazilian national team, has not been mentioned by Carlo Ancelotti since the transfer . The deal brought in €25 million (approximately R$160 million at the time) for the Mais Querido's coffers, a sum paid upfront by the Russian club.
Luiz Henrique, Gerson 's teammate at Zenit, revealed that he maintains close contact with the former Mengão player and highlighted that both have sought to maintain focus and physical fitness for a future opportunity with the national team.
"We talk daily. Gerson and I told each other to stay 100%, because Carlo Ancelotti has already said he's monitoring all the players. It doesn't matter if the athlete is in Russia or England," said Luiz Henrique.
The striker also emphasized that the Brazilian national team coach has been repeating that everyone is being watched: " Just because we're in Russia doesn't mean we're no longer being seen. We're maintaining our dedication, because the opportunity can always come, " he added.
Despite the multi-million dollar transfer, Gerson has yet to replicate the prominence he enjoyed at Flamengo at Zenit. In Brazil, he established himself as a starter and an important player for the national team under Carlo Ancelotti. However, his adaptation to Russian football has been more difficult, which may have contributed to his absence from recent call-ups.
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