José Boto hails Palmeiras win over Flamengo: "Hegemony" | OneFootball

José Boto fulfilled what he had promised when he arrived in Brazil. The former scout of Benfica and now Flamengo's director of football was elated with the conquest of the Libertadores Cup. During the celebrations, the executive recalled that his goal was to "end the hegemony of Portuguese coaches."

In statements to the Brazilian press, José Boto highlighted the journey that Mengão had throughout the South American competition and has already set a new goal: "What brought Flamengo here? A lot of work, sacrifice, and on Wednesday we’ll have another [chance to win the title]."

"And, as I said when I arrived, I was going to end the hegemony of Portuguese coaches in Brazil," added the former scouting coordinator of Benfica, recalling the promise he made when he signed with Flamengo at the start of the season.

The planning had already started before, everything is on track."

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