PRESIDENT OF FLAMENGO CONFIRMS THAT LIBRA SIGNED NEW CONTRACT WITH GLOBO

After the 1-1 draw between Flamengo e Vasco, Tite took more than an hour to attend the post-game press conference, leaving journalists and fans curious about the reason for the wait. When finally starting the press conference, Flamengo's coach explained that the delay was a consequence of a need to process the result and balance his emotions.

According to Tite, the red-black team's performance during the classic was positive, but the score it didn't reflect what he expected from the game. "My delay was precisely to assimilate the team's great performance, but the lack of results", stated the coach. He highlighted that he was visibly uncomfortable with the draw, which led him to seek calm before talking to the press: "I was upset, that's why it took me so long to come. I have to balance myself to talk to you."

This is not the first time that Tite admits to needing time to control his emotions after matches that do not bring the expected result. The coach, known for his meticulousness, tends to be thoughtful in his statements, avoiding making hasty analyzes right after games, when emotions are still running high.

The draw in the classic between Flamengoand Vasco was particularly frustrating for Tite, who hoped to leave with the three points. Despite recognizing the team's good performance on the field, the final result was not what was desired, generating frustration not only for him, but also among the fans, who had high expectations for the match.

Coach Tite, from Flamengo, confirmed that Gabigol, one of the club's recent idols, now occupies third place in the team's attack. The decision sparked discussions among fans and experts, but, according to the coach, the choice was based on technical criteria and recent performance. During a press conference, Tite was asked about the change in the attack hierarchy and explained the reasons that led him to prefer other players in front of Gabigol. “Training, games, specifically.

Carlinhos decisive against Bolívar. Carlinhos decisive against Atlético Mineiro, with a goal. Decisive against Vitória. That's why the option was made", said the coach, highlighting Carlinhos' recent performances as a key factor in his decision.

This change in command of the attack reflects Tite's management style, which values ​​performance and meritocracy. Since arriving at Flamengo, the coach has adopted a discourse that no one has a guaranteed place in the team, regardless of name or history. This can be clearly seen in this decision, in which a player like Gabigol, who was once crucial. in Flamengo's recent titles, he loses space to a colleague who is going through a good phase.

FLAMENGO HAS ITS OWN

Carlinhos, the new holder of the position, has shown himself to be decisive in important matches , as Tite highlighted. Against Bolívar, Atlético Mineiro and Vitória, he played a fundamental role in the success of Flamengo, whether with goals or participation in important plays. These factors were enough to guarantee the coach's preference in placing him as the main option in attack.

Gabigol's situation, on the other hand, seems to reflect a phase of adaptation to the new command. Although he is a renowned player and beloved by the fans, his current phase has not been as brilliant as that of other periods of his career. In training and games, according to Tite, Gabigol has not been able to stand out to the point of regaining his starting position.

Globo has already paid an advance of around R$60 million to each of the Libra clubs for the rights to the Brazilian Championship 2025 to 2029. This anticipated value was foreseen in the agreement made between the two parties signed in March.

Libra is made up of Flamengo, Palmeiras, São Paulo, Red Bull Bragantino, Grêmio, Atlético-MG, Bahia and Vitória, in addition to of Santos among the teams in Series B. There is still the possibility of Corinthians joining.

At the beginning of March, the clubs signed a binding contract with Globo for the sale of their rights to the 2025 Brasileiro 2029. The global value is R$1.3 billion per year, plus additional pay-per-view fees. If Corinthians stays out, there is a 10% discount on the total.

Well, according to the agreement, there was a provision for an advance payment worth a total of R$650 million, that is, half of a year's contract or 10% of the total for five years. But this value included the provision of Santos and Corinthians in the agreement.

In practice, it is estimated that each Serie A team got R$63 million. A percentage of 3% will be allocated to Series B teams that are in Libra.

Due to the division of money in the contract, in Libra, the cake will be divided into 40% equally, 30% per audience, and 30% for performance in the table. The advance will be deducted from the equal value that is fixed between the participating clubs.