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URGENT: LANDIM CHOOSE BOARD MEMBER WHO WILL BE HIS SUBSTITUTE IN FLAMENGO PRESIDENCY IN 2024

President defined who will be his replacement in the election dispute

18 Jul 2023 | 10:30 |

President Rodolfo Landim has already defined the candidate who will receive the support of his political group to succeed him in the next elections. The information is from the Mundo Rubro Negro website. Landim chose Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, current chairman of the Board of Directors of Flamengo.

Rodolfo Landim, whose second term began in January 2022 and currently ends in December 2024. responsible for changing the 'level' of the club along with the former president, Bandeira de Melo. Since his arrival in 2019, the club has made big signings and won important titles.

It is not yet known that the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, will remain at the club after the end of Landim's term. Internally there is some speculation that Bap and Marcos Braz are not close, however, an agreement for Braz to remain in office must be made during the candidacy.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

URGENT: LANDIM CHOOSE BOARD MEMBER WHO WILL BE HIS SUBSTITUTE IN FLAMENGO PRESIDENCY IN 2024