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Flamengo idol as both coach and player, Filipe Luís highlighted the importance of tennis in his career

Filipe Luís has never hidden that he is a huge tennis fan. In fact, on social media, the Flamengo idol often posts matches with friends, including former Mengão teammate Rodrigo Caio. In an interview with ESPN, the former full-back said the sport helped shape him as an athlete.

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“It’s been a relationship since I was little, I’ve always liked it, it’s a sport I love and follow. There are many things from tennis that I used as a football player. I enjoy it whenever I can,” said Filipe Luís. This Saturday (02), the red-and-black idol was present at the Madrid Open women’s final, where he gave the interview.

WHAT DID FILIPE LUÍS WATCH?

With Filipe Luís in the stands, Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk defeated Russia’s Mirra Andreeva 2 sets to 0 (6/3 and 7/5) and won the women’s Madrid Open title. The former full-back usually follows tennis tournaments around the world and was even spotted at the Rio Open in 2023, when he was playing for Flamengo.

HOW IS FILIPE LUÍS DOING NOW?

Dismissed by Flamengo in March, Filipe Luís is enjoying some time off. The coach only intends to return to work after the World Cup. At the moment, the former red-and-black man’s name has been linked with clubs such as Chelsea (ENG) and Fenerbahçe (TUR).

Some clubs in Brazil approached Filipe Luís, including Cruzeiro after Tite’s dismissal. However, the coach made it clear that the next step in his career will be in Europe. His big dream is to lead Atlético de Madrid (ESP), where he was also an idol as a full-back, but the club is doing well and is in the UEFA Champions League semifinal.

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