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·31 de março de 2026

Former Flamengo chiefs seek election in Rio de Janeiro

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Marcos Braz runs for federal deputy, and Eduardo Bandeira de Mello wants to be re-elected to the Chamber


Football and politics share some common figures. In Rio de Janeiro, for example, two former Flamengo executives are seeking votes in this year’s elections. Marcos Braz is running for federal deputy, and Eduardo Bandeira de Mello wants to be re-elected to the Chamber.

The former Rubro-Negro vice president joined the PSDB to enter the race. It is worth remembering that the PL candidate served as a city councilman in the Marvelous City for one term, but he failed to win re-election. The information comes from Lauro Jardim.


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And how long has Bandeira de Mello been a federal deputy?

The former president of the Most Beloved has held a seat in the Chamber since 2023. So, the congressman joined the PV in an attempt to keep his mandate. The 73-year-old candidate also considered running for the Flamengo presidency in 2024, but did not pursue the idea.

What did Marcos Braz do at Flamengo?

The executive has been a very frequent figure behind the scenes since the 2000s. However, he only reached the vice presidency in 2019 and held the role until 2024. After controversies and defeat at the polls, the former VP worked at Remo, but left the Pará club in February of this year.

And what did Bandeira de Mello do at Flamengo?

The former president is considered one of those responsible for the Most Beloved’s financial restructuring. In terms of major titles, however, the former president’s administration won only the 2013 Copa do Brasil.

How is Flamengo doing without Braz and Bandeira de Mello?

In the first year of Luiz Eduardo Baptista’s administration, Bap, the Rubro-Negro won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão. In addition, Fla reached the final against PSG (FRA), which was only decided on penalties.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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