Inside story: Filipe Luís sacked by Flamengo after Bap's orders | OneFootball

José Boto Fired Filipe Luís After Receiving a Call and Order from Bap

Despite the 8-0 victory against Madureira and the qualification to the final of the Carioca, Flamengo fired Filipe Luís. The news, released in the early hours of Tuesday (03), surprised both the coach and the fans. However, internally, the idea had been taking shape.

In summary, the relationship between Filipe Luís and Bap, president of Flamengo, began to deteriorate back in December 2025. This was because the handling of the coach's contract renewal turned into a saga at the time.

Moreover, the early return of the professional squad in the 2026 season also caused significant disagreement between Filipe Luís and Bap. All this, combined with the poor performance of Flamengo on the field, made the situation unsustainable.

In fact, Bap wanted to fire Filipe Luís after the runner-up finish in the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús (ARG) last Thursday (26). However, at that time, Flamengo had not yet secured a replacement, so the decision was postponed.

What Other Details?

It is worth noting that, according to reporter Marcelo Courrege, Bap considered firing Filipe Luís before the classic against Vasco, still in January, for the Carioca. This was because the change in planning for 2026 ‘soured’ the relationship between the president and the coach.

For Filipe Luís, Bap's decision was a direct interference in his work. On the other hand, the president of Flamengo did not appreciate the “exposure” he faced in justifying the decision to the players, as well as the leaks of behind-the-scenes information to the press.

With the accumulated tension, along with the runner-up finishes in the Supercopa do Brasil and Recopa Sudamericana, Bap called the football director of Flamengo after the victory against Madureira, demanding the dismissal of Filipe Luís. Consequently, shortly after the press conference, the coach was informed that he would no longer be leading Fla.

How Was Filipe's Tenure at Flamengo?

It is worth highlighting that Filipe Luís leaves Flamengo with a more than positive record. In summary, the coach won the Copa do Brasil in 2024, shortly after taking the position. Later, in 2025, Fla lifted the trophies of the Carioca, the Libertadores of America, and the Campeonato Carioca.

And Now?

Now, Flamengo is racing against time to secure a replacement for Filipe Luís. Currently, the most likely candidate to become the coach of Flamengo is the Portuguese Leonardo Jardim, who managed Cruzeiro in 2025.

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