Cruzeiro fans flood Jardim’s social media after Flamengo move: “Judas” | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim is the new coach of Flamengo, who recently dismissed Filipe Luís

Flamengo announced this Wednesday (04) the hiring of coach Leonardo Jardim. The Portuguese coach shared this new career phase on his personal Instagram profile. However, this action upset Cruzeiro fans, the coach's former club.

View this photo on Instagram A post shared by Leonardo Jardim (@leonardojjardim)

“Judas,” say numerous comments from Cruzeiro fans on the photo of Jardim with the Sacred Mantle. “The love the Minas Gerais fans had for you has turned into HATRED,” stated another fan from Minas Gerais.

But why is Leonardo Jardim called “Judas”?

So far, the post has been up for 26 minutes on Leonardo Jardim's profile and already has over eight thousand comments, most of which are from Cruzeiro fans. This is because the Portuguese coach led the Belo Horizonte team in 2025.

In the end, however, Jardim refused to renew, citing mental exhaustion. Nonetheless, the coach assured that he would only return to Brazil to coach Cruzeiro. However, the Portuguese has already conducted his first activity at Ninho do Urubu this Wednesday.

And Leonardo Jardim for Flamengo fans?

Some Flamengo fans wish Filipe Luís had not been dismissed. However, there are Flamengo supporters who express support for Jardim and also take the opportunity to tease Cruzeiro fans with “sore losers” comments.

How did Flamengo dismiss Filipe Luís?

The new Portuguese coach arrives to take the place of Filipe Luís, who was dismissed on Tuesday (03). The management cites a decline in performance and lack of results in the 15 matches played in 2026, which include two runner-up finishes.

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