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Who is part of Bangu's daily life this 2026 season?

After ending his professional football career, Thiago Neves is now dedicated to starting a new chapter as a coach. In this context, the former midfielder, who played alongside Ronaldinho Gaúcho at Flamengo, is undergoing an internship period at Bangu.

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Through social media, Bangu announced the ‘signing’ of Thiago Neves. In the post, the Rio de Janeiro team shared that the former player will be following the daily work of coach Tinoco at the club. The main goal of this ‘exchange’ is for the ex-midfielder to gain practical experience.

DOES THIAGO NEVES WANT TO BE A FOOTBALL COACH?

Yes! It’s important to highlight that Thiago Neves is already on the path to taking on a ‘new role’ on the pitch. That’s because the former athlete has completed the B License Coaching and Sports Management courses from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Before arriving at Bangu, it’s worth noting, he interned at Barcelona (ESP).

DID THIAGO NEVES PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Yes! Thiago Neves joined Flamengo in 2011, forming a midfield partnership with Ronaldinho Gaúcho. In the squad, the former athlete had some standout performances and won the Carioca title. Finally, the ex-player was also part of the squad that secured a spot in the Libertadores 2012, but ended up leaving the Rubro-Negro at the beginning of that year.

HOW IS BANGU DOING IN THE 2026 SEASON?

Bangu is having a great run in the 2026 season. In the Carioca, the team is a finalist in the Taça Rio and will compete for the title against Botafogo. Thanks to their achievements in the state championship, the club has secured spots in the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D in 2027.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

While Thiago Neves is at Bangu, the Flamengo squad is preparing for their next match of the season. Thus, this Monday (02), Mengão faces Madureira in the second leg of the Carioca semifinal.

In short, the match kicks off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will cover the match details on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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