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According to journalist Gabriel Reis, Flamengo is about to undergo a significant turnaround. Everything indicates that coach Tite is considering the possibility of inviting a new executive director of football to take over the reins of the Rio team's sports department. This decision, which appears to be gaining strength behind the scenes, has the potential to profoundly impact the club's future.
Internally, Rodolfo Landim, Flamengo's president, has expressed dissatisfaction with the club's performance during the season current. This dissatisfaction apparently opened the door for Tite's suggestion regarding a change in football's executive direction. Currently, Bruno Spindel is the name that occupies this strategic position within Flamengo's structure, but his permanence in the position is now in question.
What draws attention is the quality of the conversations between Tite and Rodolfo Landim . They are described as "high level", indicating that both sides are aligned in their visions and have high ambitions for the club's future. This harmony between the coach and the red-and-black president could be a crucial factor in making a decision about changing the football board.
The January transfer window is approaching, and it promises to be encouraging for Flamengo if Tite's decision comes to fruition. The coach will have carte blanche from the football department to request reinforcements, and the club, with its high financial power, is willing to invest heavily to further strengthen the squad. These reinforcements could solidify Flamengo's position as one of the best teams in South America.
The possibility of a new executive director of football brings with it a number of potential questions. Firstly, who will be the person chosen by Tite to occupy this position? What will be your strategic vision for the team? How will this change impact the relationship between the coach and the club's management? All these questions are hanging in the air, creating expectations and uncertainty in Flamengo's environment.
The history of football is full of examples of successful partnerships between football coaches and executive directors. The right combination can result in titles and continued success, while the wrong choice can lead to conflict and underperformance. Therefore, choosing who will lead the football department is an extremely important decision for Flamengo.
Another point to consider is the timing of this possible change. It would take place in the middle of a season, which always brings additional challenges. The new executive director's ability to adapt quickly, understand the team's needs and make strategic decisions will be fundamental to Flamengo's short and long-term success.
In addition, the pressure on Tite will also increase, since he will have more influence on the choice of the new executive director. Sporting results will be closely linked to this decision, and Tite will be closely evaluated by fans and the sports press. In a broader context, this movement at Flamengo is a reflection of the dynamism and constant changes that characterize the world of football. Clubs are always looking for ways to strengthen themselves and achieve success, and the choice of the executive director of football plays a crucial role in this process.
In short, Flamengo's future is shrouded in uncertainty and expectations as we await the possible change in the executive direction of football. Tite, along with Rodolfo Landim, is at the center of this decision, and Flamengo fans are eager to see how this story will unfold in the coming months. The January transfer window is approaching, and with it come opportunities and challenges that will shape the club's destiny.
Reds standout Van Dijk recalls the atmosphere created by Mengão fans in the final played in Qatar in 2019 and says he is enchanted by the Brazilians
17 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
Flamengo's fans continue to impress world football's biggest names . In 2019, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk came face-to-face with the might of the Red-Black Nation at the FIFA Club World Cup final in Qatar. The atmosphere of that match left a lasting impression on the Dutch defender.
Liverpool's Van Dijk on Flamengo: "Their fans were incredible"
In an interview with TNT Sports, Van Dijk was asked about his knowledge of Brazilian football. The topic arose because striker Memphis Depay , a player for Corinthians and the Dutch national team, frequently talks to the defender about Brazil.
"I know very well the passion Brazilian fans have for their teams. We faced Flamengo in the Club World Cup in Qatar, and their support was incredible . Memphis also spoke to me several times about the Corinthians fans. We know how great Brazilian football is. I'm very proud of Memphis and hope he scores many goals for the national team," said the defender.
After eliminating Al-Hilal in the semifinals, Flamengo faced Liverpool again in a repeat of the 1981 final . However, Jorge Jesus's team failed to break down the English defense and lost in extra time. In the final, Van Dijk experienced one of the greatest moments of his career and was a key player in neutralizing the Flamengo attack. Players like Gabigol struggled against the defender's solidity.
Almost six years after that duel, the Nation is preparing for another big night. Tickets for Flamengo vs Estudiantes, this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals , are already sold out . More than 69 thousand fans will support Filipe Luís' team, which is looking to open up an advantage before the decisive match in La Plata.
The red-and-black team fails to overcome São Paulo's solid performance, concedes a goal from Duda Serrana and leaves the national tournament in the round of 16
17 Set 2025 | 20:45 |
Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil after losing 1-0 to São Paulo, this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis. The Rio de Janeiro team even tried to react after falling behind on the scoreboard, but was unable to avoid elimination in the single duel of the round of 16. The decisive goal was scored by Duda Serrana, a standout for the São Paulo team.
In the first half, São Paulo dominated possession and adopted a more attacking approach , hindering Flamengo 's play. Flamengo struggled to exchange passes and impose their style. Even so, the visitors had the best chance of the first half: on a quick counterattack in the 30th minute, Duda had a good opportunity but shot wide.
Early in the second half, a poor clearance by the Flamengo defense resulted in the game-clinching goal. The defense poorly cleared the ball, and Duda Serrana fired a precise shot from outside the box, leaving Flamengo's goalkeeper with no chance . From then on, the Rio de Janeiro team pushed forward and sought to press in the final minutes, relying primarily on set pieces and crosses, but failed to create any real chances.
With this result, Flamengo ends its Women's Copa do Brasil campaign with one win and one loss. The team received approximately R$90,000 for its participation in the round of 16. After the final whistle, members of the Flamengo coaching staff complained about the refereeing in the center of the field, but the result remained unchanged.
Flamengo could take to the field with a different formation to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The duel, decisive for the club's ambitions in the continental competition, will be broadcast live on Disney+.
The full-back played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Juventude and reveals that the coach's request enhances his characteristics.
17 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the Brazilian Championship, and ended a 28-year winless streak in Caxias do Sul. Arrascaeta opened the scoring and Emerson Royal closed the score, scoring his first goal for the club .
Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo: "Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploring my physical strength"
After the match, the full-back revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís, who advised him on attacking positioning: "I received criticism when I played injured because I couldn't give my best. But I wanted to stay on the field to help Flamengo . Filipe explained to me what he wanted from me: to get to the far post. I even asked my teammates to watch me during that movement," Royal said.
It was the full-back's first game since returning from injury. Royal had sprained his left ankle on August 13 against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Since then, he had only played a few minutes in the draw with Grêmio at Maracanã.
According to the player, Filipe Luís asked him to play differently than he was used to in his career: "At Tottenham, I played as a defensive midfielder, on the inside. But Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploiting my physical strength, passing, and crossing. He knows my ability to support, and that can really help the team ."
Signed in July for €9 million (approximately R$58 million) from Milan, Emerson Royal is competing for a spot with Varela, who was rested against Juventude due to a groin injury. " Big teams are like that; they always have top-notch players . Varela has a lot of quality, and so do I. The competition is healthy, we work hard, and the choice is Filipe's," said the full-back.
On Thursday (18), Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores (quarter-finals, first leg), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã . The Most Beloved only returns to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (21), against Vasco, also at the sacred temple.