Former Brazil star reveals Bap plans R$1bn Flamengo investment in 2026 | OneFootball

Flamengo reached R$ 2 billion in revenue by winning the Libertadores against Palmeiras

The commentator Ricardo Rocha, a former player, shared on Monday (01) that he spoke with Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, the president of Flamengo, about the club's awards. According to the former Brazilian National Team player, the executive revealed a revenue of R$ 2 billion before the end of 2025.

— I met President Bap and Marcos Motta at the airport before the final. He said: ‘Ricardo, if I win the Libertadores, I will exceed 2 billion. If I don't win, I will get close to 1.9 billion. But if I win both titles, I will invest 1 billion in the team in 2026’. It's unbeatable -, stated the former player.

How much did Flamengo earn with the Libertadores?

By defeating Palmeiras 1-0 on Saturday (29), Flamengo received 24 million dollars (around R$ 128 million) for the title. This year's Brasileirão still doesn't have a defined value, but the champion won R$ 48 million in previous editions.

Why invest 1 billion, Bap?

Bap did not tell Ricardo Rocha the reason for the high investment, but 1 billion is close to what Palmeiras spent this year. The São Paulo team shelled out about R$ 700 million on 12 signings, but may end the year without winning titles.

Does Ricardo have any connection to Flamengo?

Flamengo was the last team in Ricardo Rocha's career as a defender between 1998 and 1999. However, the former player is more associated with the Brazilian National Team, where he won the 1994 World Cup.

What is Flamengo's next chance for a title?

With an eye on the awards, Flamengo faces Ceará this Wednesday (03), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 37th round of the Brasileirão. In case of victory, Mengão secures the national title.

Soon, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and SporTV (closed channel) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Ceará game.

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