Marcos Braz sends message to Filipe Luís after coach is sacked by Flamengo | OneFootball

Filipe Luís leaves Flamengo after 17 months as head coach

Flamengo announced the dismissal of coach Filipe Luís in the early hours of this Tuesday (03), after an 8-0 victory over Madureira in the return leg of the Carioca semifinal. Former Mengão director, Marcos Braz sent a message to the coach and wished him good luck in his career.

“Filipe Luís, good luck as you continue your career. It was a pleasure to sign you as a player and, afterwards, to believe more than ever in your career as a coach. In both stages, we were champions together. Everything worked out. Thank you,” said Marcos Braz in a post on social media.

How did Filipe Luís’ dismissal happen?

After Flamengo’s 8-0 thrashing of Madureira on Monday (02), coach Filipe Luís gave a press conference and commented on the match. Right after the conversation with the press, the coach was informed by director José Boto that he would not continue in the job.

Who should be Flamengo’s new coach?

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Leonardo Jardim is one of the Flamengo’s top priorities. The Portuguese coach was already at the top of the list, even with Filipe Luís in charge. The coach, who led Cruzeiro in 2025, is highly regarded by the board, headed by Boto.

Flamengo even consulted Leonardo Jardim during the impasse over Filipe Luís’ contract renewal. The coach was open to talks, but Flamengo ended up renewing with Filipe Luís and put negotiations with the Portuguese aside.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While still searching for a new coach, Flamengo is preparing for the Campeonato Carioca final. This Sunday (08), the Rubro-Negro will face Fluminense at 6:00 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the big final of the State Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the final of the Carioca.

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