Flamengo president acknowledges Fluminense win | OneFootball

Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, appeared at São Paulo Innovation Week on a Flamengo panel

Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, took part in a debate at São Paulo Innovation Week. On Friday (15), the Flamengo president praised Fluminense’s ability to sign good players even with financial limitations.

— When I look at how much money I put in, and how much Palmeiras puts in, Fluminense is more efficient than Flamengo and Palmeiras. It doesn’t change how I feel in terms of respect; it’s an obvious acknowledgment — he said, before adding:

— When you have less, you’re much more careful in your decisions. Not having money is very bad, but it makes you more creative with solutions. When you do have it, you get relaxed, lazy. And when you win, it gets worse. Football is there every Wednesday and Sunday to show you: ‘stay humble’ — Bap said.

How much does Fluminense spend?

The Laranjeiras club ranks only 12th among the clubs with the highest spending on signings over the last two seasons. That is because R$ 287.7 million was invested, according to the financial statements published by the rival club.

Over the same period, Flamengo spent R$ 1.05 billion and Botafogo, R$ 1.3 billion. The Most Beloved, however, brought in around R$ 2 billion in 2025. After all, the Rubro-Negro competed in the Club World Cup, in addition to winning the Libertadores and the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo is now turning its focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (17), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Athletico-PR at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada, in the 16th round of the national championship.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the clash between the Rio club and Athletico-PR through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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