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Rumors about Bruno Pivetti leaving the Under-20 team were denied by Flamengo

Flamengo finished as runners-up in the Under-20 Libertadores last Sunday (22), after losing on penalties to Santiago Wanderers (CHI). Following the defeat, rumors emerged about a possible dismissal of coach Bruno Pivetti, and some outlets even mentioned Allan Barcellos, former São Paulo coach, as a possible replacement.

However, the club clarified that the information is false and reaffirmed its confidence in the coach’s work. “Due to recent reports about a possible departure of Bruno Pivetti from the Under-20 team, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo clarifies that this information is not true.

After finishing as runners-up in the CONMEBOL Under-20 Libertadores, the coach is already focused on the team’s upcoming commitments this season and continues to have the board’s backing to carry on the work of developing players.”

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO’S UNDER-20 TEAM?

Flamengo reached the final of the Under-20 Libertadores again, but ended up losing on penalties to Santiago Wanderers. Allan Santos gave the Rubro-Negro side the lead in the second half, but the opponent managed to equalize near the end. In the penalty shootout, the Chileans won 5-4 and prevented Mengão from winning a third straight title in the competition.

WHAT ARE BRUNO PIVETTI’S NUMBERS AT FLAMENGO?

Bruno Pivetti took over the Under-20 team in July 2025 and has already led the team in 31 matches, recording 19 wins, six draws, and six losses. The coach also won the Club World Cup in the category in 2024, after beating Barcelona (ESP).

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