Flamengo, Fluminense’s Carioca rival, announce Filipe Luís exit

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·3 March 2026

Flamengo, Fluminense’s Carioca rival, announce Filipe Luís exit

Flamengo, Fluminense's opponent in the final of the Campeonato Carioca, announced the departure of coach Filipe Luís just a few hours after their 8-0 victory over Madureira in the semifinal of the competition.

See the official statement from the rival:

“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo announces that, as of this Tuesday (3rd), Filipe Luís will no longer be in charge of the professional team. Along with him, Ivan Palanco (assistant coach) and Diogo Linhares (fitness coach) are also leaving the club.

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The change comes just days before the state championship final, scheduled for next Sunday (8th), at the Maracanã. The red-and-black club has not yet announced who will lead the team in the final against Tricolor.

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