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The club will have a sponsorship of R$28 million, the largest in Brazilian football.
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PRESIDENT PATRÍCIA Amorim receives congratulations from Márcio Braga at her inauguration, observed by João Havelange
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Only one detail separates Flamengo from the largest sponsorship deal in Brazilian football. The club has agreed on the general terms of a R$28 million agreement with Hypermarcas, a conglomerate of companies that includes the Bozzano brand, which already graces the sleeve of the club's jersey. The obstacle is timing. The company wants a one-year contract and the power to choose, at the end of 2010, whether it will continue for another 12 months. The club, however, now wants to define the sponsorship term, whether one or two years. Club president Patrícia Amorim confirmed yesterday, during her inauguration, that the official announcement with Hypermarcas is very close.
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Marquinhos will return to the club
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The new sponsorship represents immediate relief for a club facing a year of meager revenue. Despite being the largest earner in Brazilian football, Flamengo would face significant revenue cuts due to advance payments. Almost all of the 2010 TV subscription fees are tied up, either through revenue advances or a court settlement. The club's remaining resources were the funds transferred by Olympikus, the sports equipment supplier, and ticket sales. The club is counting on these funds to pay the salary increase it had to give Adriano to keep him in 2010.
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On Monday night, a meeting virtually finalized the contract with Hypermarcas. The company is a conglomerate headquartered in Barueri, Greater São Paulo, and includes companies that control brands such as Assolan, Bozzano, Engov, Doril, and Apracur. Much of Hypermarcas' business is in the laboratory, pharmaceutical, and personal hygiene sectors.
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Hypermarcas will have the right to display its brands on the front, back, and sleeves of the team's jerseys, as well as on the shorts. The brand that will be is still under consideration, but initially, the sponsor will likely stick with Bozzano.
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If confirmed, Hypermacas' sponsorship of Flamengo surpasses the R$18 million paid by Batavo to Corinthians, which was the largest in the country and ends on December 31st.
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Flamengo spent much of 2009 without a main sponsor on its shirt, following its split with Petrobras. In 2008, the state-owned company paid the club just over R$14 million. At the end of 2009, Flamengo signed a three-month contract with Ale, a fuel company. Negotiations were held to renew the sponsorship, but the proposal was not successful.
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At Patrícia Amorim's inauguration, former president Márcio Braga said he was leaving the new administration a gift of a technical exchange with the Chinese government, which will generate resources for the completion of the CT construction at Ninho do Urubu, in Vargem Grande. Patrícia said she was unaware of the project, but would evaluate it.
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The president revealed that publicist Nizan Guanaes accepted the invitation and will provide free consultancy to help explore the Flamengo brand.
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- Flamengo will be bigger than it is today -\ said Patrícia.
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Vice President of Football Marcos Braz announced that midfielder Marquinhos, formerly of Avaí and who played for the club in 2002, could return. The deal has the approval of coach Andrade because the player would be a good option if Petkovic is unable to play 90 minutes. The contract would be for three years, and the red-and-black club would acquire 50% of the economic rights. All that's missing is the signing of the contract.
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An agreement with Vágner Love is also close, but the manager preferred not to comment until the player resolves his departure from Palmeiras. To replace midfielder Aírton, who left for Benfica, Andrade requested the signing of Rodrigo Souto, who was at Santos. The coach also wants a striker—Zé Roberto is expected to return to Schalke 04 in Germany—and a defender. Leandro Eusébio is being considered.
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Ancelmo Gois Column
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chain on them
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Judge Gilberto Rego ordered the Public Prosecutor's Office to open an investigation against Flamengo fans already identified as having lynched other Flamengo fans at the gates of the Maracanã stadium after the decision against Grêmio.
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SPORTS JOURNAL
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Andrade wants Souto at Flamengo
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For the six-time champion's coach, Souto is not a mere watchdog and also has experience in the Libertadores, Flamengo's main objective this year. Despite his contract ending in December 2010, the player has not been used in the Santos squad. Now for Andrade, he just has to pray that Dorival Júnior, Santos' coach, doesn't use him next year. (LA)
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\ \"Marquinhos is practically signed. I'm not saying he's signed yet because the contract still needs to be signed," explains the club's director!
\ \Marquinhos has already played for the Gávea club and has not yet commented on the matter. The midfielder will likely be announced this Wednesday. (AC)
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Flamengo will have the biggest sponsorship in Brazil
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\ \ \ \ \ \ Rio de Janeiro: Patrícia Amorim's tenure at Flamengo is off to a good start. The Hypermarcas chain, owner of Assolan, Zero Cal, Cenoura e Bronze and many others, signed the largest sponsorship in Brazil this Tuesday, and what better way to do it than with the six-time Brazilian champion, Flamengo.
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The deal amounts to around 28 million reais per year, which is double what the team received from Petrobras, which sponsored it for 25 years. Combined with the sponsorship from the sports brand Olympikus, the team will earn almost 50 million reais annually, a significant improvement for a team that received much less a few years ago.
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"It's something extremely positive. We've evolved a lot. Three years ago, Petrobras' proposal was R$13 million annually and Nike's was R$7 million," said Flamengo's vice president of marketing, Ricardo Hinrichsen.
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Projections are also optimistic. With a new financial and logistical organization, the club expects to earn 170 million reais from this new sponsorship, and for 2010 it expects revenues of 146 million, which will be used to hire reinforcements for the Libertadores and to pay salaries on time. (LA)
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Flamengo will not hold pre-season training in Teresópolis
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\ \The team travels on January 6th and will stay at Desportivo Brasil, a club managed by Traffic, which will not charge anything for the red-and-black team's stay. The team will stay in São Paulo until the start of the Carioca, scheduled for January 16th. (LA)
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Fla willing to open the coffers for Adriano
\ \Player's salary could jump to R$650
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\ \Rio - Flamengo's main reinforcement for the 2010 season remains Adriano, but there is still an outstanding issue with the striker, although it won't be a problem for him to remain at Gávea. The substantial raise the Emperor requested — since he claims he will lose around 500 euros by staying at the club — depends on the signing of a contract with Hypermarcas, owner of Bozzano and 170 other brands, which is willing to pay R$28 million per year, but has not yet resolved some outstanding issues.
\ \There is speculation that the player's salary could jump from R$450 to somewhere between R$600 and R$650. Regarding Vagner Love's situation, the directors remain optimistic and are just waiting for the player to break his contract with Palmeiras to close the deal, but Andrade already envisions a duo formed by the Emperor and Vágner Love.
\ \"It's only fair that Adriano receives a good raise, considering the return he's made in shirt sales, advertising, and on the field, with his 19 goals, being the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship," said Andrade, who was recently involved in a dispute over salaries. The coach asked for R$250, the directors offered R$110, and the amount ended up being settled at R$150, after a strong friction between the coach and the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz.
\ \Regarding the negotiations with Love, Marcos Braz summarized: "We respect Palmeiras a lot, we will wait for the player to break with the club to continue with the negotiations. We are waiting."
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Andrade, however, is already studying a way to use Imperador and Love. "He would fill the void left by Zé Roberto and play alongside Adriano, no problem, we just need to set up the right scheme," said the coach.
To secure Adriano's raise, the club is awaiting an agreement with Hypermarcas. The issue is the length of the contract. Rubro-Negro wants two years, or one year, but with confirmation of the renewal by July, so there's a guarantee of the money coming into the coffers and, thus, the club can fulfill its promises of on-time salaries.
\ \One reinforcement that could be announced at any moment is Marquinhos, who was at Avaí and had a lackluster time at Gávea in 2002. He should be the first signing for next season. The only problem is that Santos is in the running and is a strong competitor. "We're considering Marquinhos as an option as a replacement for Pet, because with games in the middle of the week and on Sundays, we don't know if he can handle the pace," said Andrade.
\ \Marquinhos, 28 years old, had spells at Avaí (1999), Bayer Leverkusen (2000-2001), Paraná (2002), Flamengo (2002), Paraná (2003), São Paulo (2004), Bayer Leverkusen (2004), Coritiba (2005-2006), Avaí (2006), Santa Cruz (2007), Atlético-MG (2007) and Avaí (2008-2009).
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Emperor with new (old) love in 2010
\ \Adriano reportedly rekindled his relationship with personal trainer Joana Machado. Cássia Menega confirmed the breakup.
\ \Rio - Besides his declared love for Flamengo and his hometown, Adriano has another reason for wanting to stay in Rio de Janeiro in 2010: everything indicates that the Emperor has rekindled his relationship with personal trainer Joana Machado. The two were seen strolling through the streets of Ipanema yesterday. The blonde, in fact, is said to have already returned to her home yesterday. property of the star and they would be in a honeymoon mood.
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In October Joana broke up with Adriano and made a long statement. At the time, the beauty, who had announced that she was going to marry the soccer star, ended the relationship after Adriano celebrated a Flamengo victory at a party with women in Porto Alegre.
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COMPANIES FOR ADRIANO
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If off the field the Emperor seems to be in good company, the board is running behind the scenes to find more partners for the attacker within the four lines.
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In addition to Vagner Love and Marquinhos, Flamengo is trying Rodrigo Souto, who passed through Vasco and gained status at Santos. He is Andrade's main request. The big problem is that the São Paulo team recently asked for R$11 million for the player, who is of interest to French football. Another name on the table is defender Leandro Euzébio, 28, from Goiás.
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"We want Leandro Euzébio in defense. We need experienced players for the Libertadores. Rodrigo Souto is a good choice, but if that's not possible, I'll recommend someone else," said Andrade.
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Vice President of Football Marcos Braz said he won't go crazy with signings, but the word "daring" hasn't been erased from the club's vocabulary. "We work with transparency and firmness, we have a strong squad, and we will make replacements without any risk, without resorting to the savagery of million-dollar signings," said the director, who practically confirmed the departures of Zé Roberto and Airton. The midfielder is already considered a sure thing at Benfica and has even undergone medical examinations.
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Zico, Adriano and Romário together at the all-star game
\ \Former enemies, Galinho and Baixinho can make peace
\ \Rio - Former rivals Romário and Zico will be on the field together for the All-Star Game, the traditional year-end charity match hosted by the Brazilian team, on Sunday at the Maracanã stadium. The duo is expected to be joined in attack by Adriano. The disagreements between Romário and Zico began at the 1998 World Cup, when the short man blamed the Brazilian team's technical coordinator, Galinho, for his dismissal on the eve of the World Cup.
\ \The relationship between the two worsened even further when Romário opened a nightclub in Barra da Tijuca and placed a caricature of Zico holding toilet paper on the door of one of the club's bathrooms. Galinho sued Baixinho.
\ \"We received the news of Romário's confirmation with great joy, as he is one of the greatest idols in Brazilian football. It will be a great opportunity for fans to see two geniuses from different generations meet," said Júnior Coimbra, Zico's son and one of the match organizers. Tickets for the game will be on sale until Friday, from 11 a.m. to 17 p.m., at CFZ, Maracanã, Gávea, and Laranjeiras. The stands cost R$10, and the lower seats cost R$6.
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Andrade wants Rodrigo Souto in 2010
\ \Rio - In addition to Vagner Love and Marquinhos, Flamengo is working on two other fronts and expects news in the coming days. Rodrigo Souto, who started out playing beach soccer at Leme, went to Artsul in Nova Iguaçu, played for Vasco, and gained prominence at Santos, is Andrade's main request to the board. The big problem, which perhaps hasn't been brought to the attention of the Flamengo coach, is that the São Paulo team recently asked for R$11 million for the player, who is of interest to French football. Another name on the reinforcement list is defender Leandro Euzébio, 28, who played for Goiás in the Brasileirão.
\ \"In addition to Love, we want Leandro Euzébio for the defense. We need experienced players to compete in the Libertadores. Rodrigo Souto is a name that I like, if that's not possible I'll suggest another one," said Andrade.
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Vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, said that he will not go crazy with signings, but the word "daring" has not been erased from the red-black vocabulary.
"We work with transparency and firmness, we have a strong squad and we will make the replacements without any risk, without resorting to the savagery of million-dollar signings," said the director, who practically confirmed the departures of Zé Roberto and Airton. "We cannot offer more money for Zé Roberto and he is available to Schalke 04. Regarding Airton, the amounts offered are close to what we want, we cannot hold him back," Marcos Braz added.
\ \Airton is already considered a sure thing at Benfica and has even undergone medical examinations. Maldonado would be an option to replace him, but he won't return until February.
\ \Yesterday, to the delight of employees and members of the coaching staff, the board announced the payment of November salaries. Some of the club's departments have already been announced. Marcos Braz will continue as football manager. Patricia Amorim will also manage rowing. Michel Levy will be vice president of administration, Cristina Callou will be in charge of Olympic sports, Antônio Henrique de Paula Brandão will be in charge of marketing, and Rafael de Pino will be the Attorney General.
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Patrícia Amorim takes over Flamengo and keeps Marcos Braz
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\ \Former swimmer Patrícia Amorim was sworn in as president of Flamengo for the next three years on Tuesday. The first woman to hold the position at the club with the largest fan base in Brazil, the director promised an administration professional and transparent and also announced that Marcos Braz will continue as vice-president of football.
\ \"May my red-and-black heart beat in each of you so that we can lead Flamengo to the greatness it deserves. I thank everyone who trusted in the ability of our work. I always said I would win the election and I am saying that Flamengo will be greater than it is today. We will achieve this. My commitment is to manage Flamengo professionally, with great transparency," said Patrícia.
\ \Among those present at the ceremony were important names in Flamengo sports, such as gymnasts Daniele and Diego Hypolito, coach Andrade, former swimmer Mariana Brochado and former players volleyball teams Virna and Leila. João Havelange, honorary president of FIFA, was also present.
\ \Márcio Braga, who is stepping down as Flamengo president after six years, led the ceremony and pledged to be available to the new president. Patrícia will also serve as vice president of rowing. Michel Levy is the new vice president of administration. Cristina Callou will head up Olympic sports, and Antônio Henrique de Paula Brandão will take over marketing.
\ \Patrícia Amorim was elected president of Flamengo for the 2010/2011/2012 three-year period on the 7th, with 792 votes. As an athlete for Rubro-Negro, she went to Games Southern Olympics, in 1988,\ breaking a 12-year drought without Brazilian women's swimming participating\ in the Olympics.
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Flamengo midfielder Everton could be moving to Tigres, according to Mexican media. Héctor González Iñárritu, the club's vice-president, traveled to Rio de Janeiro on Monday to meet with the player's father and entrepreneurs from Traffic, which holds its economic rights.
\ \According to the newspaper Millennium, what has made negotiations difficult\ is the high amount desired for Everton, 21 years old. The publication says that the young\ midfielder would have asked for around one million dollars a year (around R$ 1,8 million), but Tigres\ stipulated half of this amount as the limit to close a deal.
\ \The Mexican team's coach, Daniel Guzmán, is cautious about the Brazilian, who has been gaining strength in the country as the fifth foreign reinforcement for the next season.
\ \"The board is doing things in a very intelligent, seeking to bring in a player who\ combines the ability and Quality to enrich this squad",\ pointed out the coach.
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Flamengo tries to keep Zé\Roberto; Marquinhos is speculated
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Flamengo's board continues to have difficulty ensuring the midfielder's permanence. attacker Zé Roberto. Schalke 04, the club that holds his economic rights, did not accept the initial proposal to extend the athlete's loan.
\ \German officials consider the R$1 million fee for the two-year loan to be low and intend to sell the player. Flamengo, however, does not have the resources to purchase the rights to Zé Roberto, who was part of the Brazilian championship-winning squad.
\ \In recent days, midfielder Marquinhos, who played in the Brazilian Championship for Avaí, his name was also speculated. The player, who played for Gávea in 2002 without success, admitted that he would like to return to the club to show his football fans.
\ \Closed - For next year, president-elect Patrícia Amorim is expected to announce a R$28 million sponsorship from Hypermarcas - the company that owns the Bozzano brand, which printed its logo on the club's sleeves at the end of XNUMX. A meeting on Monday night sealed the agreement for a one-year contract.
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Flamengo, almost perfect year
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\ \What could have been a year like any other, with only the Campeonato Carioca title, ended up being one of the best in Flamengo's history. After 17 years, the red-and-black team won the Campeonato Brasileiro title again after an extraordinary run. With former player Andrade leading the team and midfielder Petkovic and striker Adriano in excellent form, no one could stop the team.
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In the State Championship, after the humiliation in the Guanabara Cup semifinals when they were defeated by the modest Resende, Flamengo managed to win the Rio Cup and was again champion by beating Botafogo on penalties. However, in the Copa do Brasil, despite playing equally with Internacional, they conceded a goal in the final minutes and were eliminated.
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For the third time in a row, Flamengo and Botafogo faced each other and after two 2-2 draws, the decision ended in penalties. With Bruno inspired, the red-and-black team lifted the trophy once again and saw its captain Fábio Luciano announce his retirement.
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In the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo entered the competition seeking the title and a chance to return to the Libertadores. In the First Stage, the Rio de Janeiro team faced the champions of Mato Grosso do Sul, Ivinhema. Unaware of their opponent, Flamengo scored a 5-0 victory to advance without needing a second leg. The same thing happened in the Second Stage, when they traveled to Belém to face Remo. Despite being a more difficult match, Cuca's men managed to do their part and eliminate the second leg with a 2-0 victory.
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In the round of 3, Flamengo faced Fortaleza and stumbled in the first leg in Volta Redonda, drawing 0-XNUMX. The game was played in the interior of Rio de Janeiro because the club was paying a penalty imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). At risk of premature elimination, the red-and-black team went to Castelão and prevailed: a XNUMX-XNUMX victory and a spot secured.
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However, in the quarterfinals, the opponent was the mighty Internacional, which had been touted as the country's greatest team. In Rio de Janeiro, the first leg ended in a goalless draw, but the red-and-blacks put in a strong performance. The result wasn't a happy one, but it gave the fans hope, as the team dominated the action throughout the 90 minutes.
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Once in Porto Alegre, with the crowd behind them, Internacional performed better, but Flamengo also managed to neutralize the team's main weapons. Internacional conceded a goal after a mistake by left-back Juan. With the advantage, Internacional tried to control the result but conceded an equalizer through Émerson. Just when it seemed that Flamengo would qualify for the semifinals, a former Flamengo player dashed the team's hopes: Andrézinho converted a skillful free kick almost in stoppage time to give the victory and qualification to the home team.
In the Brazilian Championship, the club brought back striker Adriano and brought in midfielder Petkovic, which created an internal crisis within the club. However, the signings transformed Flamengo, moving them from the relegation zone to the national title. Meanwhile, they were eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Fluminense, a move that almost brought more celebration.
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\ \At the start of the competition, few believed Flamengo would challenge for the title. The team was in middling positions and always aiming for a top-four spot. The departure of players like Ibson, as well as Fábio Luciano, who retired, weakened the team. To make matters worse, many players were injured, forcing the red-and-black team into the relegation zone.
\ \To improve the team, the management facilitated Adriano's arrival. However, the atmosphere between the players and the coaching staff deteriorated. The arrival of midfielder Petkovic, backed by acting president Delair Dumbrosck, was the trigger for the crisis. The football department's management resigned. Unable to lead the team, Cuca resigned and was replaced by Andrade.
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After a few rounds, Andrade was appointed, and Flamengo began to gain momentum in the competition. Victories over Santos at Vila Belmiro; Palmeiras at Parque Antárctica; and Atlético-MG at Mineirão Stadium put the team firmly in contention for the title. With the team in their hands, and counting on the good form of Petkovic and Zé Roberto, as well as goals from Adriano, Flamengo gained momentum and took the lead in the penultimate round, defeating Corinthians and seeing São Paulo lose to Goiás. In the final round, the team also suffered a scare against Grêmio, but managed to turn the tables and once again claim the title after 17 years.
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For 2010... After Patrícia Amorim was confirmed as the new president, the club is preparing to return to the Libertadores. However, a minor controversy with coach Andrade over a contract renewal nearly derailed the club's plans for the upcoming season. The main measure at this stage is to maintain the core squad.
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There's no doubt that Flamengo will have a very busy year in 2010. The team will be aiming for its fourth Rio de Janeiro championship while also pursuing a second Libertadores title, its main objective of the year. Furthermore, it will be defending its Brazilian title. It remains to be seen whether the club will be able to retain its key players, especially Adriano, who has been eyed by European clubs. Whether it will be able to retain Zé Roberto and Petkovic's excellent form. For these and other reasons, the Flamengo fans are hoping for a better 2010 than 2009.
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In an emotional inauguration, Patrícia Amorim bets on Fla winning and 'bigger'
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Patrícia Amorim, next to Márcio Braga (left), takes office as the new president of Flamengo
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A remarkable inauguration. That's how we can define Tuesday night's ceremony in the Salão Nobre da Gávea. As if becoming the first female president in Flamengo's history wasn't enough, Patrícia Amorim also excited everyone present by preaching an even greater club.
\ \"May my red-and-black heart beat very strongly and may we lead Flamengo to the greatness it deserves to have. Flamengo stopped growing for a while, but that is over. Flamengo will be greater than it is today," said the club's former swimmer, quite emotionally, receiving a standing ovation from everyone.
\ \Among them was former FIFA president João Havelange, a special guest of Patrícia Amorim. "I have great admiration for Dr. Havelange, who, like me, came from the pool. He succeeded in the world of football and I hope to do the same," said the president.
\ \Many athletes linked to Olympic sports were present, such as gymnasts Diego and Daniele Hypólito, former swimmer Mariana Brochado, beach volleyball players Virna and Leila, and former gymnast Luiza Parente. Federal Deputy Fernando Gabeira was also present, alongside members, advisors, and directors of the Rubro-Negro.
\ \Patrícia Amorim, however, will only effectively take charge of Flamengo on January 4th, which is the first working day of 2010. However, she has already been working for the club and was decisive in renewing the contract of coach Andrade, who was also present at the ceremony and was introduced as "Andrada" by the master of ceremonies.
\ \Patrícia Amorim was elected in the election held on the 7th. In it, she beat five other candidates, all men, and admitted at the time that she had to overcome the prejudice of some of her opponents in the race, who provoked her because she was a woman.
\ \Its vice president will be Hélio Ferraz. Other important positions will be held by Marcos Braz, vice president of football; Cristina Callou, vice president of Olympic sports; and Antonio Henrique de Paula Brandão, vice president of marketing.
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Secured at Flamengo, Adriano received a raise to stay at the club
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Adriano's continued presence in Flamengo's 2010 Copa Libertadores is certain. He will remain with the club until at least May of next year, when his contract expires. By rejecting multimillion-dollar offers from Europe, the Emperor received a pay raise.
\ \"We adjusted Adriano's salary, but I'm not talking about amounts," declared Marcos Braz, Flamengo's vice president of football.
\ \However,\ it is speculated that the center forward has received a 40% increase in his salary,\ with one of Rubro-Negro's partners bearing this "extra" expense.
\ \"It's a very fair raise. Adriano has given Flamengo a great return, increased the number of shirt sales, and given it more publicity. Furthermore, he has delivered on the field. Any kind of raise is worth it," said coach Andrade.
\ \When he came to Flamengo in May this year, Adriano gave up the salary in euros that he received at Internazionale-ITA and started earning much less compared to European standards.
\ \Even so, Rubro-Negro covered only a portion of the striker's salary, with Olympikus, Flamengo's sports equipment supplier, paying the majority. Before the raise, the center forward received approximately R$450 per month.
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Fla admits losing Airton and Zé Roberto; club targets Rodrigo Souto and Leandro Euzébio
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\ \Patrícia Amorim's inauguration ceremony didn't just fill the red-and-black fans with hope for an even stronger club, as the new president promised. With vice president of football Marcos Braz and coach Andrade present, it served to clarify several issues related to the team's formation for 2010.
\ \Midfielder Airton, who is of interest to Benfica, and attacking midfielder Zé Roberto, who belongs to Schalke 04, are unlikely to stay. On the other hand, reinforcements recommended by coach Andrade should arrive.
\ \"Benfica's proposal is getting close to what we want and Airton is unlikely to stay. As for Zé Roberto, we will continue trying, but it is also difficult, especially given the player's age and the amount requested," explained Marcos Braz.
\ \Schalke04 wants two million euros to definitively negotiate Zé Roberto with Flamengo. Without the cash in hand for such an investment, the Rio de Janeiro club proposed paying 400 thousand euros in installments for a two-year loan. The Germans have not yet responded, but Flamengo fans are not optimistic.
\ \Airton, just 19 years old, is expected to go to Benfica in a deal worth more than the three million euros initially offered by the Portuguese club. Since it only owns 15% of the player's economic rights, Flamengo wanted a higher fee and is getting it. Nova Iguaçu, with 50%, and Traffic, with 35%, have already accepted the deal.
\ \While some important players may leave, others may arrive. After announcing that they are very close to signing midfielder Marquinhos, who was at Avaí, Rubro-Negro is expected to move on to signing two other players: defender Leandro Euzébio, from Goiás, and midfielder Rodrigo Souto, from Santos.
\ \"I'm going to lose Airton and I need someone to fill his position. Furthermore, we're going to need experienced players and experience for the competitions we'll be competing in next year," explained Andrade, who was the one who recommended the two athletes to the directors.
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Flamengo "puts on the brakes" and waits for Palmeiras to define Vagner Love's situation
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Flamengo is eager to sign striker Vagner Love in 2010. However, the red-and-black club is adopting a more reserved approach to negotiations and will only invest in the center forward after the player has finalized his situation with Palmeiras.
\ \Vagner Love, who plays for CSKA-RUS, has a loan contract with the São Paulo team until July of next year. However, after being attacked by three CSKA fans in the final stretch of the Brasileirão, the athlete is feeling uneasy at the club and is showing signs of wanting to leave. However, he is encountering resistance from Palmeiras, who are counting on the striker for next season.
\ \Later this week, the player's agent, Evandro Ferreira, is expected to sit down with São Paulo officials to decide whether or not to keep the center forward at Parque Antárctica. Palmeiras coach Muricy Ramalho wants the player on the roster.
\ \"Out of respect for Professor Belluzo [Luiz Gonzaga Belluzzo, president of Palmeiras], Flamengo will only take a position after Vagner Love resolves his situation with Palmeiras. If he breaks his contract, then we can talk," said Marcos Braz, vice president of Rio de Janeiro football.
\ \However, the arrival of Vagner Love is seen positively by coach Andrade. Close to losing Zé Roberto, who belongs to Schalke04-ALE, the coach is already planning an attack formed by the player and Adriano.
\ \"Vagner Love coming would fill the gap left by Zé Roberto. He could play easily with Adriano, I just need to adjust the players' positioning on the field," said Andrade, present this Tuesday at the inauguration of president Patrícia Amorim.
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Flamengo 'ignores' Santos and\ takes Marquinhos' signing for granted
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Fla\ is certain to sign midfielder Marquinhos from Avaí
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Marquinhos and Santos were practically reaching an agreement. However, this Tuesday, during the inauguration of Flamengo president Patrícia Amorim, the club's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, confirmed the signing of the midfielder, one of Avaí's standout players in the Brazilian Championship.
\ \"Marquinhos is practically signed. I'm not saying he's signed yet because the contract still needs to be signed," said the director, also highlighting that Flamengo will keep 50% of the athlete's federation rights, while an investment fund will have the other half.
\ \On Monday,\ in an interview with Radio Record, Marquinhos, who was a Flamengo player in 2002, praised coach Dorival Júnior and was already expecting to be announced as Santos' new reinforcement this Tuesday.
\ \"At the club where Dorival Júnior works, his planning is well done. He is a winner. As for the outcome, I believe that everything should be resolved by Tuesday at the latest," said Marquinhos, who has a contract with Avaí until 2012.
\ \"I spoke with Dorival Júnior last week and gave him the figures. Santos is talking with my agent and I'm out of the negotiations. I have a contract until 2012 and I don't know what the figures would be for a loan or sale of the transfer," the player added, practically speaking as a Santos athlete.
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After standing out for Fla in the Brazilian Championship, young Everton is of interest to Tigres-MEX
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\ \Flamengo doesn't want him, but they risk being cut for next year. Midfielder Airton and forward Zé Roberto are well on their way out of the club, and Everton could be next. The midfielder is being targeted by Tigres, from Mexico. Espanyol, from Barcelona, are also reportedly interested.
\ \According to the Mexican press, the young player, who also plays at left back, is one of Tigres' dreams for the start of 2010. And the club would be willing to invest in order to have the 21-year-old player.
\ \Everton had a commendable campaign in the last Brazilian Championship, won by Flamengo. After the injury to full-back Juan, he was deployed in the starting line-up, did his job, and was even considered one of the team's most effective weapons. However, he suffered a fracture in his left foot in the match against São Paulo at Maracanã and missed the rest of the competition, returning only in the final round.
\ \In this situation, what works against Flamengo is that Everton's rights aren't tied to the Gávea club, but rather to an investment group. On the other hand, the chance to play in the Copa Libertadores for Flamengo could weigh against the transfer.
\ \Another Brazilian player reportedly in Tigres' sights is midfielder Madson, who rose to prominence at Vasco and now plays for Santos. The player is well-regarded by the club's board and could receive an offer before the new year.
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Flamengo gives 40% raise to keep Adriano
\ \The money will come from the new sponsor's budget. Andrade approves: 'It's very fair'
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Adriano celebrates the sixth title alongside Pet
\ \To stay in Flamengo until the 2010 World Cup, Adriano reduced his losses. At the meeting that sealed the player's stay, at the weekend, the red-black club agreed to increase his salary by 40%.
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Even so, the striker will earn less than half the salary in Rio de Janeiro that he would receive if he accepted Milan's offer, for example. The bonus will come from the new sponsor – likely Hypermarcas. Olympikus also helps the Rubro-Negro with a portion of the star's salary.
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- A negotiation took place and we will pass the difference to a sponsor – said the vice-president of football at the red-black club, Marcos Braz.
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Top scorer and Brazilian champion Adriano is enjoying his vacation and remaining silent. For Andrade, however, the salary increase for the number 10 is more than deserved.
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"It's only fair. He gives the club a return through shirt sales and advertising. And on the field too. His 19 goals in the Brazilian Championship prove it," said the coach.
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So far, Flamengo has lost Aírton, sold to Benfica for R$2,8 million, and has practically given up on Zé Roberto.
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Fla postpones announcement of millionaire contract
\ \The issue is about the duration of the R$28 contract.