Bap celebrates Flamengo’s Brasileirão title, takes a dig at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras have been fighting for titles for years, which led to jabs between Bap and Leila Pereira throughout 2025

Flamengo are nine-time champions of the Brasileirão. Thus, the title comes in the first year of president Luiz Eduardo Baptista’s administration, known as Bap, who celebrated with a dig at runners-up Palmeiras, whose headquarters are in São Paulo, the “Land of Drizzle.”

— We planned for this. I always said our priority was the Brasileiro and the Libertadores, so much so that the prize for the Brasileiro is more than for the Libertadores. We delivered what we expected,” Bap highlighted, adding:

— We planned exactly for what we are achieving. I’m very happy. I hope we keep being champions of everything. To the despair of detractors, the cretins and hypocrites, who know nothing. Including those from the Land of Drizzle,” said the president.

Who is Bap referring to?

So, Flamengo and Palmeiras have been battling for titles for years. Thus, the rivalry has also moved behind the scenes, with Bap and Palmeiras’ president Leila Pereira trading barbs throughout 2025. So, it’s hard to think that the rubro-negro is referring to any other team from São Paulo.

Did Bap give hints about Filipe Luís’ contract renewal?

The president of Flamengo stated that it wasn’t the time to think about contractual matters. That’s because the title was secured in the 37th round of the Brasileirão, with one match left and just four days after the Libertadores final against Palmeiras.

What is Flamengo’s next goal?

Flamengo will already take the field in the Intercontinental next Wednesday (10th), against Cruz Azul from Mexico, in Qatar. If they reach the final, Bap’s team will face PSG (FRA) on December 17.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.