Filipe Luís leaves Flamengo after shock exit: “I go in peace” | OneFootball

In the early hours of this Tuesday, Flamengo announced the dismissal of coach Filipe Luís, after the 8-0 victory over Madureira in the second leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal. The coach bid farewell to the club on his social media and thanked for the seven years, including his time as a player: “Football is made of cycles, and ours was historic.”

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Check out the farewell message in full

“Today I say goodbye to the club that was my home for almost 7 years, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.

There were 10 titles as a player and 5 titles as a coach. Achievements that made history, unforgettable nights, and hugs that will never leave my memory. Every trophy lifted had sweat, work, courage, and above all, love for this badge.

I thank the management that gave me the opportunity to have lived this victorious cycle and I will always be grateful for the trust given to me to build such a remarkable journey.

To the players, my eternal respect. You are giants. You are men of character, dedicated professionals, champions on and off the field. Nothing we achieved would have been possible without the dedication and unity of each one.

I cannot fail to thank the opportunity to say goodbye to you today. More than a farewell, it was a demonstration of respect, affection, and unity that I will carry for the rest of my life. You turned a difficult moment into something unforgettable. Every hug, every word, and every gesture showed that our work went beyond the four lines. We built something true.

Thank you for honoring this jersey every day and for honoring me as a coach and as a person. You will always have my respect, my admiration, and my gratitude.

And to the fans… you are the soul of all this. You pushed, demanded, cheered, suffered, and believed. We were champions TOGETHER! I carry in my heart every chant, every applause, and even every criticism, because everything was part of this journey.

I leave in peace, with my head held high and with a clear conscience. Football is made of cycles, and ours was HISTORIC.

Thank you for everything, Flamengo.”

History

Filipe leaves Flamengo with a 69.9% success rate. In 101 games, the coach achieved 63 victories, 23 draws, and only 15 losses. The former full-back ends his tenure with five achievements.

In charge since September 2024, Filipe leaves the Rubro Negro with titles from the Copa do Brasil (2024), Supercopa (2025), Campeonato Carioca (2025), Libertadores (2025), Campeonato Brasileiro (2025), in addition to the symbolic trophies obtained in the Intercontinental Cup: the Americas Derby and the Challenger Cup.

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