Flamengo’s board of directors shocked the football world on Tuesday by announcing the sacking of their coach Felipe Luis. This news is contradictory, because just a few minutes after “Mengao” defeated Madureira 8-0, with this result they sealed their place in the 2026 Carioca League final.
Recopa’s weight and irregular start
Despite the historic defeat, the trigger was the recent loss to Lanus in the Copa Sudamericana. The board believes the cycle starting in 2024 is exhausted after five defeats in 12 games at the start of the year. “I leave my soul here; I am responsible for the result that did not come,” said the former defender in his farewell, which ended with him winning the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
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Rio’s glorious legacy
Filipe LuĂs leaves with an impressive record of five trophies in less than two years, returning the club to the top of the continent. However, a heavy investment in reinforcements and the pressure of total dominance prompted him to leave before the final against Fluminense. The Brazilian giants are yet to confirm who will take over from the bench for the upcoming international challenge.
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