Omen? Filipe Luís’ final words as Flamengo boss had a farewell tone | OneFootball

Filipe Luís stated that his love and affection for Flamengo will always exist

Flamengo Flamengo took fans by surprise by announcing the dismissal of Filipe Luís in the early hours of this Tuesday (03). In short, the announcement came right after Fla's 8-0 thrashing of Madureira, as well as their qualification for the final of the Carioca. But what were the coach's last words representing the Most Beloved?

— I make mistakes, I have no problem admitting it, in fact, I say that I am responsible, I have no problem taking responsibility. As I’ve said before, maybe the fans prefer the type of player who slides into tackles, who connects more. I have a different profile, but I connect with the fans in another way. I’ve always felt this connection with the fans, always. And regardless of what happens from now on -, he said, before continuing:

— If tomorrow I’m not here, my love and affection for Flamengo will always exist and I believe the fans’ for me as well. Now, the immediate pressure has to exist, it always has. As a player, I was also heavily pressured and criticized, and rightly so. That made me better. I have no doubt that I lived the best years of my life here -, he concluded.

What happened?

First, Filipe Luís gave a normal press conference after Flamengo’s thrashing of Madureira. However, after speaking with journalists present at Maracanã and even projecting the final of the Carioca, the coach was dismissed.

The order came from Flamengo’s president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista. In short, according to a report by Coluna do Fla, Bap called the club’s football director, José Boto, demanding Filipe Luís’s dismissal.

As a result, José Boto informed Filipe Luís of the decision and, shortly after, Flamengo released an official statement to inform the fans. Thus, as of this Tuesday (03), the technical command of the Rubro-Negro changes.

What is the context of Filipe’s departure?

Since the start of the 2026 season, Flamengo has been experiencing a period of instability. That’s because the Rubro-Negro team has finished as runners-up twice in a row: the Supercopa do Brasil to Corinthians, and the Recopa Sudamericana to Lanús (ARG).

On the other hand, Flamengo is in 11th place in the Brasileirão, with one win in three matches played. Finally, the Most Beloved came close to playing in the relegation quadrangular in the Carioca.

How was Filipe’s tenure at Flamengo?

It’s worth noting that Filipe Luís leaves Flamengo with a more than positive record. In summary, the coach won the Copa do Brasil in 2024, right after taking over. Later, in 2025, Fla lifted the trophies of the Carioca, the Libertadores da América, and the Campeonato Carioca.

What now?

Now, Flamengo is racing against time to secure a replacement for Filipe Luís. Currently, the most likely candidate to become Flamengo’s coach is the Portuguese Leonardo Jardim, who, in 2025, managed Cruzeiro.

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