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What happened to Flávio Willeman, Flamengo’s vice president of football?

Flávio Willeman has taken on yet another role in the government of the State of Rio de Janeiro. This Tuesday (15), the Flamengo vice president of football had his name published in the Official Gazette as the new Chief of Staff.

Willeman was chosen for the position by Ricardo Couto, the acting governor of Rio de Janeiro. As a result, the Flamengo executive has taken on important powers in the ‘Marvelous City.’

It is important to note that Willeman has extensive experience in public office in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Before heading the Chief of Staff’s Office, the Flamengo executive had served as deputy attorney general of the city since 2020. Lastly, Flávio also worked as advisor-prosecutor to the attorney general between 2015 and 2020 and led the Public Services Attorney’s Office from 2007 to 2014.

Flamengo vice president of football Flávio Willeman at an event in Gávea | Photo: Mariana Sá / Flamengo

IS FLÁVIO WILLEMAN FLAMENGO’S VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOTBALL?

Yes! Willeman began serving as Flamengo’s vice president of football during the Bap era, which began in 2025. Before that, however, the executive had served as the club’s vice president of legal affairs between 2013 and 2019.

WHAT IS THE STATE OF FLAMENGO’S FOOTBALL TEAM IN 2026?

While Willeman takes on responsibilities in the state government, the Flamengo squad remains focused on the team’s upcoming commitments this season. This Thursday (16), Mengo will face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the Libertadores group stage.

The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with on-site coverage from Leo José and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Lastly, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the clash.

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