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New Rubro-Negro Rule Bars People Involved in Management Positions of Other Teams from Running for Flamengo Presidency

The Deliberative Council of Flamengo approved, this Tuesday (03), an amendment to the statute that changes the rules for the upcoming elections. This is because the measure prohibits executives from other clubs from participating in the powers of Gávea.

The meeting had a vote with a score of 409 in favor of the new law, 111 against, and 15 abstentions. Therefore, if any executive from another team wishes to run for the Rubro-Negro presidency, they will need to resign from their respective positions 12 months before the election.

What Does This Mean in Practice for Flamengo?

The new measure prohibits, for example, Rodolfo Landim from returning to power at Mengão while he has ties with SAF of Confiança. The consultant was in command of the Rubro-Negro for six years.

So, Did Bap Change Flamengo's Statute?

The current president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, merely expanded the prohibition. This is because the statute already prevents a member who “holds a management position in another club.” However, the new measure specifies:

“A member will be prevented from participating in any Power if they act, directly or indirectly, as an investor, shareholder, partner, manager, administrator, consultant, or hold a management or advisory position, paid or unpaid, in another sports association or Football Public Limited Company (SAF), national or foreign, regardless of the modality or division they compete in; or if they are a notorious supporter of it,” states section four of article 54.

When Are Flamengo's Elections?

Bap came to power at Mengão after defeating Rodrigo Dunshee to take office in 2025. Therefore, the next elections will occur in 2027 to govern starting in 2028. The current leader can attempt re-election.

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