Flamengo ultras hit out at Boto and Jardim in official statement

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·6 August 2026

Flamengo ultras hit out at Boto and Jardim in official statement

Defeat in the transfer market and drop in performance caused frustration

The atmosphere between Flamengo and the organized supporter groups has become strained. This Thursday (06), eight fan groups released an official statement demanding answers from the club. As such, head coach Leonardo Jardim and football director José Boto were the main targets.

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See an excerpt from the statement:

We recognize what has already been achieved and the quality of the squad, but the greatness of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo does not allow us, at this moment, to commit the sin of omission (…) In this sense, Jardim and Boto, more than ever, are directly responsible for the path to be followed for the rest of the season (…) We trust that the president will not be lenient with passivity and will make everything that is not compatible with the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo get off the train: fear, weakness and apathy,” signed Raça Rubro-Negra, Fla Manguaça, Império Rubro-Negro, Torcida Jovem do Flamengo, Falange Rubro-Negra, Urubuzada, Nação 12 and Fla Roots.

What is Flamengo’s situation this season?

The organized groups’ manifesto comes after two consecutive draws in the Brasileirão, which allowed Palmeiras to open up an eight-point lead over second-place Fla. In addition, River Plate (ARG) beat Mengo in the race to sign Thiago Almada.

As a result, the Rubro-Negro squad is three days away from its next Brazilian Championship match. So, this Sunday (09), fans expect the Most Beloved to respond against Vitória at the Maracanã, in the 22nd round.

What did the fans mean by “get off the train”?

Even after five months, the board is still being criticized for the dismissal of Filipe Luís, who won multiple titles in 2025 as head coach. So, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, explained that the team was on the wrong train and needed to get off at the first stop.

Thus, the groups expect the Rubro-Negro president to do the same with the members they consider responsible for the club’s performances. Leonardo Jardim has been in charge of Mengão for five months.

What time is Flamengo vs Vitória?

Flamengo face Vitória in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (09). Kickoff at the Maracanã is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

Read the full statement from the organized groups:

In the dictionary, it is the desire to achieve something greater than what one already has. At Flamengo, it has never been a desire. Quite the opposite: it was, it is, and it always will be an obligation. We recognize what has already been achieved and the quality of the squad, but the greatness of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo does not allow us, at this moment, to commit the sin of omission. Out of commitment to the truth, it would be irresponsible to describe a scorched-earth scenario and discredit a group that has already proven itself victorious. The recent results, however, require all of us — supporters, players, coaching staff, and board — to reaffirm the non-negotiable commitment to victory. More than that, the commitment to giving everything on the pitch. At a decisive moment in the season, it is necessary to keep our feet on the ground and recover the spirit that took us to the top of the Americas. And it is in this sense that Jardim and Boto, more than ever, are directly responsible for the path to be followed for the rest of the season. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, the team’s history, and the NATION do not accept half measures, much less weakness. In the image and likeness of Jesus, the European who sets foot in Gávea must be imbued with the ideals that sustain Rubro-Negro’s century-old trajectory, and cowardice is not one of them. From the last substitute to the football department leadership, we trust that the president will not be lenient with passivity and will make everything that is not compatible with the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo get off the train: fear, weakness, and apathy.”

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