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Luis sacked by Flamengo after overseeing 8-0 semi-final victory

In one of the most clinical dismissals in South American football history, Flamengo have parted ways with head coach Filipe Luis just hours after an 8-0 demolition of Madureira. Despite securing a spot in the Campeonato Carioca final with an 11-0 aggregate scoreline, the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender fell victim to soaring expectations following a stuttering start to the 2026 campaign.

Marcelo reestreia pelo Fluminense contra o Sporting Cristal, pela Copa Libertadores 2023

WATCH: Marcelo rolls back the years, hits screamer for Fluminense

Marcelo opened the scoring for Fluminense with a screamer as his side went on to clinch the Campeonato Carioca after thrashing Flamengo.

Chelsea's Santos returns to Vasco on three-month loan deal

Chelsea's highly-rated starlet Andrey Santos is moving back to Brazil to rejoin his previous club Vasco da Gama on a three-month loan.

Cavani open to Botafogo offer

The Uruguayan is widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer

NYCFC sign $12m Talles Magno amid Madrid & Liverpool links

The 18-year-old has signed as a Young Designated Player with the MLS outfit

Gerson Corinthians Flamengo Brasileirão 21 07 2019

Spurs offer £16m for Flamengo midfielder Gerson

The Premier League side have been linked since Jose Mourinho took over as head coach but both club and player have no intention of parting ways

Jesus receives 'inconclusive' positive Covid-19 result

The Portuguese coach, who has lost a friend to the disease, is under the care of the club's medical staff as the result of his test is checked

Arsenal sign Pablo Mari on loan from Flamengo

The central defender has finally completed his move to Emirates Stadium after a turbulent week of negotiations between the two clubs

Real Madrid complete €35m move for teen star Reinier

Los Blancos have announced the signing of the Brazilian wonderkid dubbed the 'new Kaka' on a long-term contract

Flamengo training centre fire victims named

A deadly fire broke out at the Brazilian club's training base, with the 10 people who have been confirmed as dead identified

Fire kills 10 at Flamengo's training centre

Three others were injured in the blaze, with one in a serious condition, while the cause of the tragedy is currently unknown

Tite: State Champs form Brazil champs

The Seelcao boss spoke of the tradition of local tournaments in Brazil, insisting they provide a valuable breeding ground for potential internationals

Fan killed in Brazilian clashes

Rubber bullets and tear gas was required to break up the indicent, which saw a total of eight people hospitalised

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