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Flamengo’s Season Ends After 79 Matches and Six Trophies Won in 2025

The season for Flamengo ended on Wednesday (17th) with the Club World Cup. Thus, the club is taking this moment to make some changes for 2026. Among the changes is the departure of Cláudio Pavanelli from the position of scientific coordinator and the hiring of Pedro Menezes.

This is because the club chose not to renew with Pavanelli and signed with Menezes, who left Atlético MG. The new hire comes with the approval of Fernando Sassaki, head of the Medical Department at Flamengo.

What Does Flamengo’s Scientific Coordinator Do?

This professional is responsible for organizing all evaluation and monitoring systems to improve performance. They also work in rehabilitation and prevention, as well as developing daily processes for data collection, implementing an integrated data system, and applying advanced technology.

As a point of curiosity, Pavanelli has already appeared on Flamengo TV to present to fans a piece of gym equipment the club had purchased. On that occasion, the coordinator explained how the Keiser A300 Runner machine works, which costs around R$ 5.35 million.

Has Pedro Menezes Been at Flamengo Before?

Atlético MG said goodbye to Menezes after just one year with the club. This happened because the coordinator is returning to Flamengo, where he worked from 2019 until the end of 2024. Therefore, the staff member already has experience at the “Mais Querido.”

Does Flamengo Still Have Matches This Year?

Even without the Club World Cup title, the Rubro-Negro racked up good performances and achievements. During this period, Mengão won the Supercopa do Brasil, the Carioca, the Libertadores da América, the Brasileirão, the Dérbi das Américas, and the Copa Challenger.

Therefore, the Flamengo squad is now on vacation. The team does not yet have a set date to return to training in 2026. However, the under-20 team has already started pre-season at CT Ninho do Urubu, fully focused on the first rounds of the Carioca.

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