Ex-player announces departure from FlamengoTV | OneFootball

Olivinha confirmed the end of his contract with the club's official channel this Tuesday (09)

Olivinha announced on social media that he will not continue on FlamengoTV (formerly FlaTV), where he has been a commentator since October 2024. After nearly a year in the role, the former player and idol of the Rubro-Negro basketball confirmed the end of his contract with the club's official channel this Tuesday (09).

In the message, Olivinha thanked for the experience lived in the communication area and stated that, despite the attempt, there was no agreement for renewal. Still, he wished success to the professionals who remain in the project and reinforced his support as a fan.

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“I would like to inform everyone that I am no longer part of FlamengoTV. Gratitude for everything I experienced in this last year that I was an employee of FlaTV + FlamengoTV. It was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot in the communication area”, he wrote, before continuing.

“Unfortunately we did not reach an agreement for the renewal of my contract and I as a fan will continue to cheer for the success and audience of FlamengoTV. I wish luck to the friends who are there and may God bless each one. SRN”, he concluded.

WHO WAS OLIVINHA FOR FLAMENGO?

An idol in Rubro-Negro basketball, Olivinha built a career marked by titles and identification with the fans. With the Flamengo shirt, he won two World Cups (2014 and 2022), two continental trophies, the 2014 Americas League and the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) of 2020/2021. In addition, six NBB titles and thirteen Carioca Championships. For the Brazilian National Team, he also left his mark by winning the 2009 America's Cup and the 2015 Pan American Games.

WHEN DID OLIVINHA RETIRE FROM THE COURTS?

Olivinha announced his retirement in June 2024, at the age of 41, ending a career of more than two decades in professional basketball. In addition to the long and successful stint with Flamengo, the former power forward also defended Pinheiros, a club for which he won the São Paulo Championship in 2011. Recognized for his leadership and consistency, he ended his career as one of the great names in the sport's history in the country.

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