UK press on Filipe Luís’s Flamengo sacking: “Most brutal ever?” | OneFootball

Why did Flamengo fire Filipe Luís?

The dismissal of Filipe Luís at Flamengo made waves not only in Brazil, but also in England. It’s no surprise that SkySports posed a question on social media about the coach’s departure.

“The most brutal sacking in history?” asked SkySports on social media this Wednesday (04). The English outlet also commented on Filipe Luís’s story at Flamengo, where he won the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores in 2025.

In addition, SkySports also highlighted Filipe Luís’s stint as a player for Flamengo before he took over as coach. As a player, he won the Libertadores twice, in 2019 and 2022. In total, he lifted ten trophies.

Why did Filipe Luís leave Flamengo?

The departure was finalized at the demand of Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Flamengo. The club chief already had everything lined up with coach Leonardo Jardim and thus decided to dismiss the club’s current Libertadores champion.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo, now under Leonardo Jardim, has the Campeonato Carioca final ahead. O Mais Querido will face Fluminense on Sunday (08), at the Maracanã, at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), with broadcast on Rede Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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