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Flamengo advances in renewing Arrascaeta until 2028 with automatic extension - understand
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This Wednesday (18), Luiz Eduardo Baptista took office as the new president of Flamengo and announced the names that will be part of the red board of directors -black in the next three years. The president confirmed his promise to reduce the number of portfolios at the beginning of his term and confirmed the reduction of vice-presidencies from 19 to 14. Well-known names return, such as Claudio Pracownik, Rodrigo Tostes and Ricardo Hinrichsen.
Some folders were accumulated, such as the vice-presidency of Marketing and Communication with the portfolio of Embassies and Consulates, which will be the responsibility of Ricardo Hinrichsen. Pracownik returns to the Finance portfolio, while Tostes, tipped for CEO, will be vice president of equity. Another name that caught the fans' attention is that of lawyer Marcos Motta, Flamengo's new VP of Administration. See the names:
Flamengo's Board of Directors in Bap management:
VP of Finance: Claudio Pracownik
Pracownik is one of the original members of Chapa Azul in 2012, launched with the aim of recovering Flamengo, he was vice of Finance in the Bandeira de Mello administration and appointed as one of those responsible for the club's financial restructuring. Today, he serves as CEO of Américas Trading Group and will be president of the Rio de Janeiro Stock Exchange.
VP of the Attorney General: Flávio Willeman
Willeman is also the vice general elected along with Bap. The lawyer has been the Attorney General of the State of Rio de Janeiro since 2000 and was appointed Deputy Attorney General of the State in 2021. Legal VP in the Bandeira management, he was fundamental for the club to obtain negative CNDs and reduce labor actions from more than 500 to around 50.
VP of Citizenship Responsibility: Ricardo Campelo
Graduated in civil engineering from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Campelo was VP of Social Responsibility between 2022 and 2024 in the Landim administration. He decided to leave the board precisely to support Bap's candidacy. Now, the leader takes back the portfolio.
VP of Marketing, Communication and Embassies: Ricardo Hinrichsen
Ricardo Hinrichsen was previously Vice President of Marketing and candidate for President in 2021. He is responsible for the creation of Fla TV and contract advantageous sponsorship deals, such as Olympikus. Also accumulating the portfolio of Embassies and Consulates, he has already demonstrated the improvement of the fan base, which is one of the focuses of his management.
VP of Information Technology: Fabio Coelho
One of the names that also catches a lot of attention in the Bap ad. Fábio Coelho is president of Google in Brazil, the largest technology company in the world today. The expectation is modernity and that it will also help the club to boost revenue in the coming years.
VP of Administration: Marcos Motta
Lawyer famous for his involvement in major negotiations in world football, such as Neymar's move to PSG, Marcos Motta began his career linked to football in 1997, when Director and International Representative of Flamengo. Red-black and active on social media to comment on club moments, whether on the field or in the boardroom, he will be responsible for the administration portfolio on the board of directors.
VP of Equity: Rodrigo Tostes
Tostes was VP of Finance at Flamengo both under Bandeira and under Rodolfo Landim. He left management later this year to support Bap and was the president's favorite to take on the role of CEO, but he declined so as not to conflict with his professional commitments. He was part of Flamengo's restructuring and huge revenue growth in recent years. He is currently CFO at Light.
VP of Planning: Sergio Bessa
Sérgio Bessa has been a member of Flamengo for 11 years, was a member of and was a candidate for the presidency of the Fiscal Council in 2018. Graduated in administration, he is a member of the Fiscal Council of Safra bank, from the Alliança group and professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas.
VP of Professional Football and Base: Fabio Palmer
Fábio Palmer is 42 years old, is a superintendent at a human resources company, was a futsal player and member of Flamengo's Football Council while Bap was also a member . The director asked to resign in 2022 after having differences of ideas and will take over the professional and grassroots football portfolio. But it is worth highlighting that the president guaranteed that the director of the department will not influence day-to-day activities. Football decisions will be made by technical director José Boto.
VP of External Relations: Carlos Peixoto
Peixoto was Flamengo's football director in 2010 and had disagreements with Zico during that period. However, both were on the same side to support Bap in this year's election. The name was widely celebrated after the announcement.
VP of General Secretariat: Fabio Domingos da Costa
A well-known name in red-black politics, Fábio was vice-president of the Deliberative Council in the last three years.
VP of the Presidency's Office: Pedro Iootty
Graduated in engineering and with an MBA, Pedro Iootty currently works as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors at BNDES. He was also the one who wrote the book about Flamengo's restructuring between 2013 and 2018: 'The Management that Changed a Club'.
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VP of Olympic Sports and Rowing: Edson Figueiredo Menezes
Other folder that undergoes change. Olympic Sports and Rowing now have only one vice-presidency and will be the responsibility of Edson Figueiredo Menezes, who previously served as financial director of the Brazilian Olympic Committee.
VP of Historical Heritage: José Antônio da Rosa
José Antonio da Rosa is the president of the União Rubro-Negra group. He was one of the founding partners of the Bodytech gym chain, is a former shareholder of Smartfit and also founded DNA Experience.
Mengão's board of directors opts to warn the striker after an expulsion deemed irresponsible; coach Filipe Luís will participate in the athlete's guidance process
06 Out 2025 | 21:00 |
Young striker Wallace Yan, 20, will be officially warned by Flamengo's board after being sent off in the match against Bahia , held last Sunday (5). The player received two yellow cards in a period of just ten minutes , in a move considered immature and avoidable by the coaching staff.
According to information released by journalist Venê Casagrande, the club decided not to remove the player from the main squad, but to impose an internal punishment of an educational nature . The measure aims to educate the player about the responsibility of acting with emotional balance in decisive matches.
The club's board intends to handle the case as part of the striker's professional development process. Coach Filipe Luís and members of the coaching staff will participate in discussions with the player, reinforcing the importance of discipline and posture on the field.
" Filipe Luís will speak with him, as will club officials. The goal is to make him understand the magnitude of the mistake and its consequences," Venê said. The expulsion came at an important time for Wallace Yan, who was trying to regain his place in the first team.
With the suspension confirmed, Wallace Yan will continue training normally with the group, but under the supervision of the coaching staff. To become a regular player again, the Flamengo forward will need to demonstrate commitment and maturity on and off the field.
In the race for the Brasileirão title, Mengão releases prices and sales schedule for the duel against rivals Alviverde in a decisive duel
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In a close battle for the lead in the Brazilian Championship , Flamengo and Palmeiras will face off on October 19th at 6:30 pm at the Maracanã stadium for the 29th round of the competition. The Rio de Janeiro club released details of the schedule and ticket prices this week , which have already sparked debate among fans on social media.
According to the club, fan members of the Nação Maraca and Nação Sem Fronteiras plans will have priority in purchasing tickets, being able to purchase up to two tickets per match, depending on their star level. Sales are made exclusively through the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br.
Prices vary by sector and fan plan . In the North Sector, the price for members starts at R$35 , while the general public will pay R$140. In the Lower West Sector, tickets cost R$200 (half-price R$100).
The club also offers hospitality options with unique experiences. Espaço Fla+, located in the East and West sectors, includes a buffet and unlimited draft beer for R$200.
Maracanã Mais offers a full meal, dessert and an open bar of non-alcoholic drinks , with prices ranging from R$281.25 to R$900. The space has a seated audience format and is aimed at those seeking comfort and exclusivity.
Prices exceeding R$600 at Maracanã irritate some of the red-black fans, who complain about the stadium's elitism and the loss of its traditional atmosphere.
06 Out 2025 | 19:19 |
The announcement of ticket prices for the Conmebol Libertadores semifinal match between Flamengo and Racing (ARG) has sparked a strong backlash on social media. Some fans consider the prices to be high and believe the club is driving the "common people" away from Maracanã , which, according to many, directly impacts the club's traditional energy in the stands.
The match takes place on October 22nd at 9:30 pm at Maracanã Stadium. The club has released the sales schedule and prices for members and the general public , with tickets ranging from R$87.50 to R$600 in conventional areas, and exceeding R$2,000 for premium packages.
On social media, many Flamengo fans expressed dissatisfaction with the prices. The main criticism is that the high cost prevents access for some of the more popular fans , who traditionally provide the vibrant atmosphere and parties in the stands. "I already foresee a silent Maracanã," commented one fan in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter).
TICKET PRICES
Tickets are available on a staggered schedule for Nação Maraca fan membership plans, with priority given based on the number of stars. General public sales begin on October 17th, and prices vary by sector:
North: R$100 to R$160 (members) / R$200 to R$400 (general public)
South: R$87.50 to R$140 (members) / R$175 to R$350 (general public)
Upper East: R$112.50 to R$180 (members) / R$225 to R$450 (general public)
Lower East: R$125 to R$200 (members) / R$250 to R$500 (general public)
Lower West: R$150 to R$240 (members) / R$300 to R$600 (general public)