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19 Jun 2024 | 12:38 |
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Flamengo is getting closer every day to taking the project off the ground dream of your own stadium. Therefore, the debate about the SAF grows every day. For president Rodolfo Landim, the achievement involves directly selling part of the club. However, the issue has become a target of concern in the corridors of Gávea.
If Landim is completely in favor of the project, the opposition and even allies are moving against it. Some see it as "zero chance" of passing, as the majority does not agree. Groups of advisors made an amendment proposal "to avoid legal uncertainty in the possible modification process" of Flamengo on this topic. They have already obtained more than 50 necessary signatures.
But what is already known about the subject? Why does Landim want the SAF?
Rodolfo Landim makes no secret of being in favor of the SAF. He, however, wants it in a different way than what currently exists in Brazilian football. The president has supported the idea that a possible sale of 25% of a red-black SAF controlled by the association would allow the club to build its own stadium without losing competitiveness in football and/or increasing debt with loans.
The agent spoke to possible investors from outside Brazil. He claims to have interested companies. The Bayern Munich model is seen today as the ideal. The proposed SAF model would also not allow owner-partners to sell their securities as if they were company shares.
Would Landim have a stake in SAF?
Would Landim have a stake in SAF? The current president of Flamengo states that, if necessary, he would sign a document committing himself not to be CEO of the eventual company. He, however, wants to stay at the club and announced that he is a pre-candidate for the presidency of the Deliberative Council.
Would the SAF have control over football?
Rodolfo Landim rules out any transfer of control of footballwhich would continue with the club: "Of course not", he told the portal UOL, in December 2023.
What do the possible candidates say?
The candidates for the next election are not all defined yet, but there are three names emerging: Rodrigo Dunshee, supported by Landim, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, and Maurício Gomes de Mattos. The three spoke out against a possible SAF at the club.
The majority of Flamengo's political groups are against the idea of SAF. Landim has already opened the club for lectures, carried out studies and visited European clubs that can be a model in the matter.
How much would a stadium cost?
The current projection from the board is that, between land and construction, Flamengo would spend around R$2 billion. Landim believes that building this arena with resources that are not obtained from a SAF could bring the club into disrepute.
Why couldn't a stadium project be carried out with a separate company?< /b>
"If we created a separate company in the stadium, what would happen to this company? Any economic result that this company would have would be divided between Flamengo and this partner. A partner who wanted to enter the stadium, would certainly enter the stadium to make money and to share the economic result with Flamengo. As for a partner to participate in a SAF, which we saw in the example of Bayern Munich, these are companies that have a strategic interest in being in that. that Bayern's SAF was created, continues to be controlled by the club and has three members", said Landim.
What would the SAF vote be like?
This It is a topic that raises doubts even among counselors. For some, it would require a simple majority in the General Assembly (that is, all members with voting rights). Others believe that it would be a simple majority only in the Deliberative Council.
What does the opposition say?
The proposal from March this year suggests that the Council Deliberative has the possibility of adapting the statute and creating stricter rules for the approval of a SAF, which would need to be voted on at the General Assembly, with qualified quorums for deliberation and voting for approval.
The document wants to include that Elected and appointed directors of the association who held positions in the club in the 36 months preceding the approval of the SAF and constitution are prevented from assuming any management or administrative positions in the new society for a period of six years.
Regarding quorums, the decision at the General Assembly would be approved by a decision of two thirds of the members present. However, a minimum presence of 60% of all members of the general assembly would be required.
Voting in the Deliberative Session could only be approved by a decision of two thirds of the councilors present. There would also be a minimum presence of 60% of Council members.
Mengão made signings to raise the level of the squad that was already considered by many to be one of the best in Brazil and an analyst says that it surpassed the black and white team.
03 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Flamengo's last transfer window made history . After criticism from fans for previous timid moves, the board responded with significant reinforcements for the squad led by Filipe Luís . The club's performance in the transfer market was so remarkable that it earned praise from André Rizek, who compared the club's move to other iconic transfers in Brazilian football.
Rizek on Flamengo's 2025 market: "It surpasses Botafogo's last year"
In a video published by ge, the journalist highlighted that Mais Querido made the most impactful move among the Serie A clubs . In Rizek's assessment, Flamengo brought in five players from the national team, although he considers Carrascal and Emerson Royal to be slightly below the others.
Rizek was adamant that Flamengo 's 2025 transfer window surpasses that of 2019, when the board signed Rafinha, Gerson, and Filipe Luís to bolster Jorge Jesus' squad. Even Botafogo's high-profile 2024 signings, including Vitinho, Alex Telles, Almada, and Igor Jesus, are behind , he said.
"I think it's the most impressive in the history of the points system. It surpasses 2019, when they brought in Rafinha, Gerson, and Filipe Luís mid-season. And it surpasses Botafogo's last year. This window improves what was already very good: Flamengo . Combining the package that arrived and what they already had, Flamengo is very strong, and I can't see anything similar to what Flamengo has done this year," analyzed the commentator.
The journalist also teased the competition: "The other clubs have two paths: they can simply look at Flamengo's investment power and say, ' Patience, those guys have a lot of money ,' or they can rush to get there. Which path will your club choose?"
The window closed last Tuesday (2) and, for Flamengo, the result was historic. In addition to the quality of the names, the board showed efficiency in bringing in important players at reduced costs or even without direct investment.
Main arrivals:
It's worth remembering that the club had already signed Jorginho during the special window for the Club World Cup , making the cycle even more memorable. In total, Flamengo invested R$277 million, the largest amount in the club's history in a single window.
Mengão is still in the Copa Libertadores and the commentator sees a good chance of reaching the decisive match, but avoids projections.
03 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Felipe Melo believes the second half of the Brazilian Championship still holds many surprises . Even with Flamengo leading and relying solely on itself to win the title, the former player emphasized that the race remains fierce: " I don't have a crystal ball. As for who will be champion ... I think it will be between these clubs."
Felipe Melo on projecting Flamengo or Palmeiras as Brazilian champions: "I don't really like that"
For him, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro are firmly in contention, while Botafogo could also surprise. According to Melo, the champion will likely be determined only in the final round: " They're the league leaders, fighting for the top of the table , they're the best teams and they play the best football."
Felipe Melo avoided naming a big favorite, preferring to leave the possibilities open: “ It’s difficult, I don’t think it will escape these three clubs , but to say that Flamengo will be champion, that Palmeiras will be champion… I don’t really like that.”
Still, he reinforced that Botafogo can enter the competition and keep the excitement going until the end of the competition: " Flamengo , Palmeiras and Cruzeiro will fight until the end. Suddenly, Botafogo could arrive, they have a good team ."
In addition to the Brasileirão, Felipe Melo also commented on the Copa Libertadores. The former player believes Flamengo has every chance of reaching the final , while on the other side of the bracket, the odds are more even.
"On Flamengo's side, Flamengo has every chance of reaching the final . On the other hand, Palmeiras and São Paulo could face off in a semifinal... it's Palmeiras, São Paulo, and River Plate. I think Palmeiras could even beat River. I'll speak from the heart: I'm a Palmeiras fan."
Amarelinha takes to the field at Maracanã this Thursday (4) and will have a game ahead to consolidate Ancelotti's work against La Roja
03 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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The 17th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers holds strong emotions, especially for Flamengo fans . This Thursday (4), Brazil and Chile face each other at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). One of the names that could gain prominence is striker Samuel Lino , called up to represent the Brazilian National Team.
The match will be broadcast on Globo, on free-to-air television , with commentary by Luis Roberto and Caio Ribeiro and Roger Flores. On SporTV, on a cable channel, the commentary will be by Luiz Carlos Júnior, with commentary by Lédio Carmona and Paulo Nunes.
Brazil: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Estevão, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli and João Pedro.
Chile: Vigouroux; Hormazabal, Paulo Díaz, Maripán and Suazo; Echeverría, Ignacio Saavedra and Cabral; Osorio, Aravena and Brereton.
A Flamengo recruit, right-back Wesley is competing for a spot with Monaco's Vanderson (FRA). In Carlo Ancelotti's first two matches under management, against Ecuador and Paraguay, Vanderson was the starter. However, after his recent transfer to Roma (ITA), Wesley has started to gain ground and could change the national team's trajectory .
The Brazilian national team, managed by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, has already secured an early spot for the 2026 World Cup . As a result, the last two rounds of the qualifiers will serve as testing grounds for new names in the squad.
Meanwhile, Chile arrives with no chance of qualifying and under the leadership of Nicolás Córdova , who left out some of the key players from the winning generation of the last decade. Thus, the duel at Maracanã will be marked by different, yet equally significant, circumstances for both teams.
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