Flamengo sack manager after Brasileirão defeat

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·14 mai 2026

Flamengo sack manager after Brasileirão defeat

Bruno Pivetti is no longer the coach of Flamengo’s U-20 team

Flamengo’s U-20 team was beaten by Botafogo this Wednesday (13), 3-1, in the 11th round of the category’s Brasileirão. After a third consecutive negative result, the Rubro-Negro announced this Thursday (14) the dismissal of coach Bruno Pivetti.

See Flamengo’s official statement:

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that Bruno Pivetti will no longer continue as head coach of the U-20 team as of this Thursday (14). Assistant coach Ricardo Pagani will also no longer perform his role at the club. Flamengo thanks coach Bruno Pivetti and assistant Ricardo Pagani for their services, including the U-20 Intercontinental title, as well as for all the experience shared during their time working here. The club wishes both professionals success and good luck in the continuation of their careers. Soon, the club will release information about the new guidelines related to the coaching staff of the Rubro-Negro U-20 team,” Flamengo said.

In addition to Bruno Pivetti, assistant Ricardo Pagani is also leaving Flamengo. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro board has begun the search for a new name to take over the U-20 team for the remainder of the season.

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How did Bruno Pivetti arrive at Flamengo?

Pivetti took over Flamengo’s U-20 team in 2025, right after the team won the Libertadores under coach Cleber dos Santos. One of the new manager’s first challenges, then, was the clash with Barcelona (ESP) in the category’s Club World Cup. After an exciting 2-2 draw, the Most Beloved came out on top in the penalty shootout.

However, since then, Flamengo have been inconsistent at U-20 level. In last year’s Brasileirão, the Most Beloved were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Cruzeiro on penalties. In the 2026 Libertadores, the Rubro-Negro came in as heavy favorites against Santiago Wanderers (CHI), but lost the final in the penalty shootout.

What are Bruno Pivetti’s numbers at Flamengo?

Bruno Pivetti took charge of the U-20s in July 2025 and led the team in 40 matches, recording 22 wins, eight draws, and ten losses. In other words, the coach leaves Flamengo with a 61.6% success rate.

What is Flamengo U-20’s next match?

Without a new coach yet, the Crias do Ninho return to the pitch this Saturday (16) to face Juventude. The match will take place at 3 pm (Brasília time) at Estádio Homero Soldatelli, in the 12th round of the category’s Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match.

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