Alerj grants Bap, Flamengo president, a state honour | OneFootball

The initiative comes from the acting president of Alerj, deputy Guilherme Delaroli (PL)

Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, president of Flamengo, will receive the title of Benefactor of the State of Rio. The initiative comes from the acting president of the Legislative Assembly (Alerj), deputy Guilherme Delaroli (PL), and it was approved in plenary this Thursday (16).

Delaroli highlighted that the red-and-black president’s work goes beyond the sporting environment by helping strengthen Rio’s image. Since 2025, under the presidency of Bap, Flamengo has won the Carioca Championship, the Brazilian Championship, and the Libertadores.

WHAT DID DELAROLI SAY?

“Bap’s responsible management positively influences other clubs and institutions linked to football. With Flamengo winning titles, Rio also benefits from all the cultural and economic visibility,” Delaroli stressed.

WHAT IS BAP’S CAREER BACKGROUND?

In addition to football, Bap has an important career in the corporate sector, having held leadership positions at major companies such as Sky. Before becoming president of Flamengo, he was already a central figure in the club’s political and institutional management, where he led strategic departments.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Meanwhile, Flamengo’s squad remains focused on the next challenges of the season. That is because Mengo takes the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Copa Libertadores at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Therefore, Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

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