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Samir Xaud is officially elected president of the CBF; Flamengo boycotts election

After being chosen by the federations to be the sole candidate for the election, the new leader is officially appointed to the position; Mengão did not attend

Samir Xaud is elected as the new president of the CBF, but many clubs, such as Flamengo, boycott the election - Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Samir Xaud is elected as the new president of the CBF, but many clubs, such as Flamengo, boycott the election - Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

25 Mai 2025 | 13:23 |

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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has a new president . In a vote held at the entity's headquarters this Sunday (25), Samir Xaud , 41, was elected to lead the CBF until 2029. The Roraima-born leader was the only candidate in the election. Many clubs boycotted the election, including Flamengo .


The election, which involved representatives from the 27 state federations and 40 clubs from Series A and B , took place throughout the morning in Rio de Janeiro . Samir takes over the position left by Ednaldo Rodrigues, who was removed after a court order and subsequent resignation.


FLAMENGO AND OTHER CLUBS DID NOT PARTICIPATE


Despite the large turnout, some clubs were absent from the vote — among them, Flamengo , which chose not to attend as a form of protest. The red-and-black team's absence reinforces the dissatisfaction of some clubs with the electoral process and the organization's conduct in recent months.

CLUBS THAT VOTED


Series A :

Brazil, ...

Series B :

Amazon, Athletic, Avaí, CRB, Criciuma, Workers' Party, Paysandu, Rowing, Vila Nova, Volta Redonda

ABSENT CLUBS

America-MG, Athletico-PR, Atlético-GO, Botafogo-SP, Chapecoense, Corinthians, Coritiba, Cuiaba, Flamengo , Fluminense, Fortaleza, Goias, International, Youth, Mirassol, Novorizontino, Sao Paulo and Sport

BUSY WEEK AT CBF: ANCELOTTI ARRIVES IN BRAZIL

In addition to the presidential election, the CBF is preparing for a historic moment in the Brazilian National Team . Coach Carlo Ancelotti arrives in Rio de Janeiro this Monday (26) to be officially presented as the new commander of the Amarelinha. The Italian will also release the first list of players called up, focused on the commitments of the next FIFA Date.


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Now will it happen? Carrascal's situation with Flamengo has some exciting news.

Mengão reached an agreement with Dynamo Moscow to sign the midfielder, but the Russian club did not send a document authorizing the official announcement.

Document needed for Flamengo to announce Jorge Carrascal was sent by Dynamo Moscow - Photo: Reproduction/Dynamo
Document needed for Flamengo to announce Jorge Carrascal was sent by Dynamo Moscow - Photo: Reproduction/Dynamo

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Although he was the first signing by Flamengo in this transfer window, midfielder Jorge Carrascal was the last to show up in Rio de Janeiro . According to the 'GE' portal, the last document signed by the Russian club arrived at Flamengo late in the afternoon of this Friday (1st). With that, the official announcement of the player will be made in the coming days, after the conclusion of pending procedures with Atlético-MG.


WHAT DELAYED THE DELIVERY?


The reason for the delay was that Dynamo Moscow, his former club, took too long to complete the necessary paperwork for the transfer . The Russian team only released the Colombian after signing Rubens from Atlético-MG as a replacement.


At Dynamo's request, Flamengo will participate in the payment to Atlético-MG for Rubens' acquisition. Thus, a significant portion of the €12 million (R$77 million) invested by Carrascal will go to the Minas Gerais club.

Despite being in Rio since Wednesday, Carrascal has not yet been regularized with the CBF, which prevents him from playing in the next matches — against Ceará, this Sunday (3), for the Brasileirão, and against Atlético-MG, Wednesday (7), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The registration deadlines for both matches have already expired.


PREMIERE FORECAST

The Colombian's debut is scheduled for August 9th against Mirassol at Maracanã, in the final round of the first half of the Brazilian Championship . Having been training regularly and playing for Dinamo, Carrascal is expected to be available to Filipe Luís as soon as he is officially confirmed. He has already passed the medical exams but will only be able to train with the club after being registered.


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Finally! Corinthians pays off millions of dollars in debt to Flamengo

Alvinegro still owed Mengão for the signing of Matheuzinho, but managed to deposit a huge amount to close the matter.

Corinthians finally settles debt with Flamengo for the signing of Matheuzinho - Photo: Reproduction/Corinthians
Corinthians finally settles debt with Flamengo for the signing of Matheuzinho - Photo: Reproduction/Corinthians

02 Ago 2025 | 09:00 |

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Flamengo received, this Friday (1st), another millionaire amount related to the sale of right-back Matheuzinho. Corinthians paid around R$ 14 million to Rubro-Negro , paying off the remaining amount of the negotiation made in February of this year.


At the time, the Rio de Janeiro club sold the player for R$21.48 million, but Corinthians delayed the third installment of the agreement. As a result, Flamengo demanded immediate payment of the entire outstanding amount . The information was initially reported by the portal Meu Timão.


HOW WAS THE DEBT PAID?


To facilitate the payment, Corinthians signed an agreement with Brax, the company responsible for marketing advertising signs for both clubs. The company acted as guarantor for the deal and transferred the funds to Flamengo .

By August, Corinthians had already paid R$8 million directly to the Rio de Janeiro club. It then transferred R$7.58 million to Brax , which topped up the amount with another R$6 million , fully settling the debt with the club.


FOCUS ON THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

While the board celebrates receiving the amount, Flamengo remains focused on the field. The team led by Filipe Luís returns to play this Sunday (3), against Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere, on pay-per-view.


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José Boto apologizes to Flamengo fans: “sometimes things…”

During the press conference to present Samuel Lino, the football director was direct when speaking to Mengão fans about the signings

José Boto apologizes to Flamengo fans for the delay in signing players - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
José Boto apologizes to Flamengo fans for the delay in signing players - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

02 Ago 2025 | 08:21 |

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Flamengo has already made four signings official this transfer window , but the delay in negotiations has drawn criticism from some fans . During striker Samuel Lino's presentation, football director José Boto spoke out on the matter and apologized to the Flamengo Nation.


“Sometimes things take a little longer than the fans want, and I apologize to the fans, but we ( Flamengo 's board) have fixed ideas, and as long as it's possible to have the players we want , we'll go after it,” explained Boto.


HOW DOES FLAMENGO MOVE IN THE WINDOW?


Brazilian football's second transfer window opened on July 10th, and Flamengo began the period cautiously, monitoring the market and evaluating options. As the weeks progressed, the board accelerated negotiations and secured four key signings : Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino, and Jorge Carrascal.

ARE MORE HIRES ON THE WAY?


Despite the names already confirmed, Flamengo remains attentive to the market. The club is in ongoing negotiations with Fiorentina, Italy, to sign striker Lucas Beltrán . Flamengo has already agreed on a fee with the Italian club, but still needs to convince the Argentine player to return to South America.

NEXT APPOINTMENT ON THE FIELD

While the board works behind the scenes, the squad led by Filipe Luís focuses on the challenges on the field. Flamengo's next match is this Sunday (3), against Ceará , at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.



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