European press reacts to Filipe Luís sacking by Flamengo: "Disappointing" | OneFootball

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The dismissal of Filipe Luís from his position as coach of Flamengo even surprised the European press. This is because the main sports portals echoed the news with a tone of astonishment. For Diario As, from Spain, the case is disappointing.

“Now, Flamengo has let him go. In any case, the professional remains a highly sought-after coach by the elite, despite a disappointing departure from Mengão,” highlighted the AS article.

Did Marca comment on Filipe Luís’s situation?

“The former Atlético de Madrid (ESP) player leaves Flamengo as the second most successful coach in the club’s history,” stated Marca, from Spain. The greatest winner as manager of Rubro-Negro is still Carlinhos.

Did any other Spanish newspaper mention Flamengo and Filipe Luís?

“Before the announced dismissal, in the press conference after the match against Madureira, Filipe Luís declared: ‘Whatever happens, even if I am not here tomorrow, the love for Flamengo will always exist. I have no doubt that I lived the best years of my life here,’” pointed out the Spanish site Mundo Deportivo.

Did L’Equipe and Le Parisien also report on Flamengo’s situation?

In addition to the Spanish, some French portals also echoed Filipe Luís’s departure. L’Equipe highlighted how Flamengo made the decision “overnight,” while Le Parisien emphasized how the timing of the dismissal is quite surprising.

Why did firing Filipe Luís become an international topic?

Besides the fact that Flamengo has the ability to reach anywhere in the world, the coach is a well-known figure in Europe. The coach made history on the Old Continent as a left-back. He is considered the successor to Diego Simeone at Atlético de Madrid.

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