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Bolivia secures a spot in the playoffs and former Flamengo player promises a historic return to the national team
09 Set 2025 | 22:45
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President Rodolfo Landim's definition of his succession candidate - Rodrigo Dunshee de Abranches - intensified the political chess of the election for Flamengo's command. There is the formation of two or three competing panels. And the hottest debate among candidates is about the management and professionalization model of football.
First, we outline the scenario of candidates for power
A Landim's support for Dunshee was made official at dinner on Tuesday. The president, at the same time, positions himself as a candidate for president of the Deliberative Council after six years at the head of the red-black executive. There is already a government project ready approved by the political group. It was supervised by Landim.
It has already become clear that Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Flamengo's Board of Directors and ally of the group, is not giving up his candidacy. He will attract part of Landim's board to his side - there are at least three or four vice-presidents who support him.
The opposition - led by Eduardo Bandeira de Mello - also signals that it will launch a candidate. It remains to be seen whether the group will remain together, with the strongest name being Flávio Willeman. A current within the group defends an alliance with Bap. But it is certain that Bandeira does not accept this idea.
There is still a more remote possibility of a third - Maurício Gomes de Mattos is a pre-candidate, but he has little strength. Another name may still emerge depending on the articulations.
As a backdrop to the debates, the deeper question is about the management model and the professionalization of football. The different currents understand that a profound change in the club's statute is necessary. It is discussed how to make football managed by contractors without amateur managers.
Dunshee, Bap and the opposition have already signaled that they are in favor of professionalization. But the format of each is a discussion. With Dunshee, there is a possibility that Diogo Lemos will become vice-president of football, and Marcos Braz would take another position. But the candidate himself says that nothing is defined.
Bap also defends professionalism, but the model is not clear. The opposition tried to approve a project in which the football director would be subordinate only to a Board of Directors, without a specific vice-president of football.
In addition, there is a strong debate about club governance. There are those who advocate a Board of Directors without specific vice-presidents to whom the professional directors would report. This model would also serve to subject the president's power to the scrutiny of his peers. The general agreement is that the statute is archaic and needs urgent reform.
This is where Landim becomes a very important player if he is elected president of the Deliberative Council. It will touch this process. The other possible change, which would be the SAF, is currently widely rejected by the club, although defended by Landim as a sale of a minority stake to make the club's stadium viable.
The project for the own stadium, by the way, is a point on which there is consensus among the candidates. Both Dunshee and Bap have already said they are in favor. The issue to be discussed is the financing model for a project that could reach R$1.5 billion and R$2 billion.
Again, the Deliberative Council will have a fundamental role in determining the model to be be chosen. Thus, the complex election for Flamengo president still has the element of having a second election almost as important, with a strong candidate like Landim.
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Mengão goes to Caxias do Sul to face Jaconero in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão and the squad returns after a day off on Tuesday.
10 Set 2025 | 08:30 |
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After more than a week without official commitments due to the FIFA Date in September, the Flamengo squad returns to activities this Wednesday (10). After the break granted on Tuesday (09), the players will return to Ninho do Urubu, at 9:30 am (Brasília time), for a training session led by coach Filipe Luís.
According to the schedule released by the club, Flamengo will have five training sessions before the next Brasileirão game . In addition to this Wednesday, the squad will also work on Thursday (11), Friday (12) and Saturday (13), always in the morning. On Saturday, after the activity, the delegation will travel to Rio Grande do Sul, where they will face Juventude on Sunday (14). The travel time will still be defined by the club.
Flamengo heads into the resumption of the competition as the sole leader. With 47 points, the Rubro-Negro opened up a lead over its direct rivals . Cruzeiro, with 44, took over second place after Palmeiras' draw (43) against Corinthians, which dropped the São Paulo team to third place.
The suspension of the national calendar began on Monday (01) and ends this Wednesday (10). During the period, the teams played matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers , while the clubs waited to resume the competitions.
Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Juventude , for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Even in case of defeat, Mengão can maintain the leadership of the competition due to the goal difference criterion.
The Dragon's representative is outraged by the STJD's punishment for the Mengão striker and makes harsh criticisms of the sports justice system.
10 Set 2025 | 07:59 |
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Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique remains at the center of debate in Brazilian football . The player was accused of causing a yellow card in 2023 during a match against Santos, with the aim of favoring his brother in sports betting.
Atlético-GO president on Flamengo's Bruno Henrique: "There must be equality for everyone"
After reviewing the case, the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) imposed a 12-game suspension and a R$60,000 fine on the athlete. The decision generated controversy, as many considered the sentence lenient given the severity of the charges , especially compared to harsher sanctions applied in similar incidents in Brazil.
One of those who spoke out was Adson Batista, president of Atlético Goianiense . In an interview with Rádio Bandeirantes News, the Dragão president criticized the disparity in the Sports Court's criteria , especially compared to other cases involving betting.
"There must be equality for everyone. Why is Bruno Henrique, wearing a Flamengo jersey, different? There were players who were out for a year, two years, and did the same thing ... Unfortunately, Brazil is a country of impunity," he declared.
Adson also extended his criticism to the Brazilian judiciary and the country's political leadership: "People say, 'Oh, I believe in justice.' I have serious doubts about the judiciary today . The example we have up there is the worst possible. Unfortunately, it's our country."
Finally, the leader called for the legislature to take a greater lead: " May our parliament, our Senate, take the reins and let everyone do their part . It's not just one Supreme Court that does everything. It judges, condemns, prohibits, does whatever it wants. Unfortunately, we are governed by this entity."
Despite the suspension, Bruno Henrique remains free to compete in the Copa Libertadores, as the punishment only applies to tournaments organized by the CBF, such as the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil . According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo has already decided to appeal the decision, considering the 12-game suspension excessive. Therefore, the forward remains available for the matches against Estudiantes and possible subsequent stages of the continental competition.
In just seven hours, the Nação Rubro-Negra surpassed the goal set for the weekend and celebrated the achievement with the support of idols such as Zico and Adriano Imperador.
09 Set 2025 | 22:55 |
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The Red-Black Nation once again demonstrated its strength off the field. Launched this Tuesday (09), the online petition seeking official recognition of the fans by the United Nations (UN) surpassed 100,000 signatures in just seven hours. The goal was to reach this goal by the end of the week.
The club's greatest idol, Zico, even called on fans in a video posted on social media, asking for their commitment to reach the milestone. However, even before the appeal was widely circulated, the goal had already been surpassed by around 6 p.m. (Brasília time).
Besides Zico , another historical figure participated in the campaign. Adriano Imperador recorded a message encouraging mobilization and joked about the possibility of also receiving the title of " True Emperor " if the UN recognizes the fans. "We won't disappoint Didico. Mission given, mission accomplished. We're going to surpass 1 million," said the former striker, in a relaxed tone.
Just minutes after the goal was reached, the club released an official statement celebrating the commitment. In the statement, the board highlighted the historic nature of the "Nation at the UN " campaign and reinforced that the "Mais Querido" is not just a sports team, but also a cultural and popular symbol.
" This historic achievement proves what everyone already knows: Mengão is much more than a club. It's culture, it's identity, it's people. It's a nation ," the official statement emphasized. The campaign remains active and can be accessed on the petition's official website.
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Bolivia secures a spot in the playoffs and former Flamengo player promises a historic return to the national team
09 Set 2025 | 22:45
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Bolivia surprises and defeats Brazil in El Alto in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
09 Set 2025 | 22:30
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