
Soccer
19 Dez 2024 | 16:34 |
Flávio Willeman, vice-president of Flamengo, clearly explained his management's plan to transform the club into a completely professional management model. In recent statements, he revealed that the objective is to reformulate Flamengo's governance structure, with a special focus on implementing business practices that guarantee greater efficiency and transparency.
The proposal presented by Flávio Willeman aims to change the management of the club, which, to date, has an amateur structure, focusing on a more business and professional approach. According to the vice-president, the change should be directly reflected in the club's statutes. The intention is to ensure that the transformation is not just a management change, but that it is officially registered in Flamengo's statutes.
100 DAYS TO THE FINAL PROPOSAL
Flávio detailed the timeline for implementing this transformation. The new management believes that within 100 days it will be possible to make the proposed statutory change official, which will be presented to Flamengo's Deliberative Council. The vice-president reinforced that, during the campaign period, studies were already being carried out to facilitate this change and ensure that the club moves towards professional management, in line with the best market practices. p>
AUTHORITY AND PROFESSIONALISM
The main priority of Flávio Willeman's management is the professionalization of Flamengo in all aspects. The main priority of Flávio Willeman's management is the professionalization of Flamengoin all aspects. He highlights that the club, as one of the greatest powers in Brazilian and world football, needs to keep up with the changes that the market demands. The proposal aims to make Flamengo a reference in football club management, seeking to adapt to the needs of more modern and efficient management.
The main change proposed by Willeman is the creation of a modern governance structure, which involves more technical and efficient administration. With this, the club seeks to improve its financial, strategic and operational management, maintaining competitiveness on the national and international scene. The proposal to change the statute is seen as an essential action to guarantee the sustainability and growth of Flamengo in the future .
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.