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06 Set 2025 | 14:00 |
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Since Luiz Eduardo Baptista took office as president, Flamengo has been fighting for a more advantageous division within Libra . However, the club has been unable to reach an agreement with the other members of the bloc and estimates a loss of approximately R$100 million from 2024 to 2025, while its rivals have come out ahead. The contract signed between Libra and Globo provides for a payment of R$1.170 billion to the Série A clubs, plus a share of R$100 million to R$200 million in pay-per-view , depending on total revenue.
Sharing follows the following model:
The point of contention lies in the audience distribution. In games like Flamengo vs. Vitória, for example, the criteria establishes that the ratings are split 50-50 , even though the majority of the audience is driven by the red-and-black side.
Flamengo attempted to change the rule, proposing adjustments that could increase its revenue by up to R$23 million , but there was no consensus. According to journalist Rodrigo Mattos, the other clubs refused to give up the funds that would have been allocated to them.
Without an agreement, Flamengo notified Globo and other members of the bloc, requesting a suspension of distribution until a standard distribution is established. The club believes the current pay-per-view rules are confusing and lack well-established parameters.
On one hand, Flamengo believes that changes could only take effect starting in 2026. On the other, Libra accuses the club of intransigence , claiming it tried to impose immediate changes. According to Flamengo's accounts, TV revenue, which ranged between R$290 million and R$300 million in 2024, is expected to fall to R$190 million to R$200 million in 2025.
The crisis has completely damaged the relationship between Flamengo and Libra. Although the club is not considering leaving the bloc, it already considers it unlikely that it will negotiate new contracts together. The dispute, however, is far from over and is expected to yield new chapters in the coming months.
Commentator believes that Mengão was better than Alviverde during the transfer market, which also makes them the favorite to win the Libertadores.
07 Set 2025 | 14:06 |
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Former player Vampeta analyzed the Brazilian football scene after the transfer window closed and left no doubt about his prediction: for him, Flamengo is the big favorite to win the Brazilian Championship , ahead of Palmeiras and Cruzeiro.
Vampeta on Flamengo and Palmeiras' windows: "Flamengo's window, for me, is much more interesting"
Commenting on the investments, Vampeta highlighted that Palmeiras spent around R$700 million, but didn't bring in any names that justified such a figure, with the exception, in his view, of Andreas Pereira . Flamengo , on the other hand, according to him, was more strategic, spending less than half that amount and bolstering its squad with internationally renowned players.
" Flamengo spent half, and you can identify all these players . Samuel Lino has a long history with Atlético Madrid. Emerson Royal played for Tottenham and Milan. Carrascal is called up to the Colombian national team. Saúl played for Atlético and the Spanish national team for many years."
In the former player's view, Flamengo's transfer window was superior: "Flamengo's transfer window, for me, is much more interesting. They brought in top-tier players at lower prices. At Palmeiras, only Andreas Pereira occasionally makes the national team . To be worth R$700 million?!"
Flamengo is seeking its fourth Libertadores title, an unprecedented feat so far, as among the Brazilian teams that have already won three titles, only "Mais Querido," Palmeiras, and São Paulo remain in the competition . Vampeta recalled the rivalry between the clubs and emphasized that São Paulo remains a dangerous contender.
"There are eight champions left. It could be Flamengo, which had fewer titles. Will São Paulo maintain its hegemony of being the first to win more than everyone else? There will be that rush as well. For the Brazilian Championship, I think São Paulo will finish in the top seven. In the Libertadores, São Paulo will surpass LDU. I don't know if Palmeiras will surpass River Plate."
According to a journalist, the Mais Querido coach rejected the first renewal offer, but talks are ongoing; the impasse revolves around salaries.
07 Set 2025 | 13:41 |
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Bayer Leverkusen's target has been Filipe Luís, who has rejected Flamengo's first contract renewal offer . The initial obstacle stems from the young coach's salary , as he remains in talks with the Flamengo board.
According to journalist Fabrício Lopes of the newspaper O Dia, in addition to a salary increase, Filipe Luís is asking for improvements to his coaching staff and the club's training center . These demands are central to the current negotiations.
Despite Bayer Leverkusen 's (GER) interest, there is optimism behind the scenes that the parties will reach an agreement soon. Filipe Luís's priority is to remain in Brazil until at least 2027 , continuing the work he began in his first season as coach.
Currently, the coaching staff led by Filipe Luís receives approximately R$800,000 per month , a figure far from the top salaries paid in Brazilian soccer. According to Jorge Nicola, Palmeiras' Abel Ferreira leads the rankings with R$3 million per month, followed by Corinthians' Dorival Jr., who earns approximately R$2 million.
In charge of the Rio de Janeiro club, Filipe Luís has played 63 official matches, winning 43, drawing 16, and losing only six . In 2024, he won the Copa do Brasil and, this year, leads the Brazilian Championship with Flamengo , cementing a promising start to his coaching career.
Even after the end of the transfer window, the red-black board continues to keep an eye on the market and sees Lazio's Argentine striker as a priority.
07 Set 2025 | 13:31 |
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Flamengo remains active behind the scenes, even after the last transfer window closed. The Rio de Janeiro club was one of the biggest investors in Brazilian football this year, with high-profile signings , but failed to secure the arrival of a more mobile center forward, which was one of the board's main goals.
Among the names considered was Argentine Taty Castellanos , currently with Lazio in Italy. Talks progressed at one point, but the Italian team refused to release the striker for negotiations.
According to the portal The Laziale, Flamengo has once again placed Castellanos among its strategic targets for 2026. The expectation is that the red-black board will make a new attempt to sign him in January , during the pre-season.
At 26, the striker is seen as a market opportunity and, according to the publication, would be willing to return to South America . He also welcomes the possibility of playing for Flamengo in the near future.
While monitoring the international market, coach Filipe Luís is expected to once again rely on striker Juninho. The player, who was close to leaving the team this summer, ended up staying and should gain more space in the squad rotation throughout the season.
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