New challenges and dream club: Dani Boaventura on Flamengo TV after ESPN | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s big goal in 2026 according to Daniela Boaventura?

Daniela Boaventura decided to make a symbolic career change as a journalist by leaving ESPN to work at Flamengo TV at the start of 2025. Since then, the presenter has experienced great moments, especially those related to the Most Beloved.

Thus, in an exclusive interview in partnership with Pinnacle, Dani Boaventura spoke openly about what the transition from traditional media to Flamengo TV was like. In addition, the presenter commented on a topic that has been widely discussed recently among journalists: revealing the team they support.

— As rewarding as it is challenging (leaving ESPN for Flamengo TV). I needed to explore new possibilities, and the invitation came at just the right time. Being outside a broadcaster’s structure has its setbacks, but it is rewarding to be building a project from the beginning and seeing it flourish — she said before concluding:

— I’ve never hidden my team, actually. Since my first experience in journalism was in hard news—and I never even imagined working with football—it was never an issue for me. I never went around announcing it unnecessarily, but I also never stopped wearing the jersey, going to games, etc. — she said.

Does revealing the team you support affect a journalist’s credibility?

Despite the controversy surrounding revealing one’s favorite team, Dani Boaventura has a different opinion from many others. For the presenter, making public which club you support does not affect any professional’s credibility.

— I don’t believe that interferes with anyone’s credibility. When we choose this profession, we take on responsibility for our opinions and our reporting. While we are doing the job, that is the focus. I respect those who choose not to say it, but it is naive to think sports journalists do not have passion for a club — she said.

What does she expect from Flamengo in 2026?

Finally, Dani Boaventura commented on what she expects from Flamengo’s 2026 season. In a lighthearted tone, the presenter said that the Most Beloved’s big goal is to become world champion.

— When a team has the investment and stature of Flamengo, the objective always has to be to fight for titles. There are no guarantees of winning everything, but competing is an obligation. Being world champion would be enough — she concluded.

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