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Vice says he is not negotiating Vágner\Love with Palmeiras
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Although he admits to having advanced his salary proposal for Vágner Love, Flamengo's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, said yesterday that he is not in negotiations with Palmeiras for the striker. Gávea, however, has its doors open if the player terminates his contract, which ends in the middle of the year. Therefore, the São Paulo club is unlikely to be granted its intention to exchange him for midfielder Éverton, whose contract with Flamengo still needs to be renewed.
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"None of our players who were champions are in negotiations. Only those who want to leave can leave," said the director, ruling out the trade. "Flamengo is not signing Vágner Love from Palmeiras. If both parties understand that it is not possible to continue, then we will step in."
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Physically and psychologically persecuted by fans, Vágner Love says he no longer has a good atmosphere at Parque Antártica nor any desire to return to CSKA Moscow. The strain has been exacerbated in recent days when the São Paulo board reportedly backed away from its intention to terminate his contract in search of compensation after the player expressed his desire to play in Rio.
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In addition to Love, Braz admitted to having already made an offer for midfielder Michael, who was dismissed from Botafogo for disciplinary reasons in September. Ronaldo Angelim's stay still depends on the length of his contract. At 34, the scorer of the sixth title intends to renew for two years, but Flamengo wants to maintain the annual renewal of the contract. Éverton's renewal should be facilitated by a consensus between the three parties. Like the club and the player, Traffic, the company that owns his rights, believes that staying for the Libertadores is the best deal.
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Palmeiras wants to make negotiations between Fla and Love difficult
\ \The president of the São Paulo club acknowledges his debt to the striker, but will not facilitate his release.
\ \Rio - The Vágner Love soap opera gains new chapters every day. Yesterday, businessman Evandro Ferreira revealed that Palmeiras owes the player R$200, equivalent to one month of image rights, confirmed by the president of the São Paulo club, Luís Gonzaga Belluzzo. Amid the exchange of barbs between the two sides, Flamengo remains merely an observer.
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Over the weekend, Vágner Love once again expressed his desire to play for Rubro-Negro in 2010 and even spoke with Adriano at the party Zico hosted on Sunday at the Maracanã. Belluzzo made it clear that forcing the issue won't work. "There's no point in forcing the issue to leave. It won't work," he stated.
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The director even said he would accept midfielder Everton in exchange, something Vágner Love's own agent tried to dismiss as an out-of-the-way deal. "Flamengo is not willing to give up the player," he said.
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The vice president of football fans Flamengo's Marcos Braz should, in fact, meet with businessman Carlos Jatobá tomorrow to discuss the renewal of Everton, who has a contract with Desportivo Brasil, a club owned by Traffic, owner of your rights economic.
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In fact, Flamengo's priority is to maintain the Brazilian champion squad. Therefore, the board doesn't plan to include any player in a deal like this.
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INTEREST IN MICHAEL
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\ In addition to the interest in Vágner Love, Flamengo is just waiting for a response from Dynamo Kiev to announce the signing of midfielder Michael, who was on loan to Botafogo during the Brazilian Championship.
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Flamengo wants the same conditions as the contract made with Botafogo, which received the player without paying a loan or bonuses. The defender Lima, from Betis, is being observed by the red-black board and could be hired.
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Club still fighting for Zé\Roberto
\ \Rio - Schalke 04,\ of Germany, refused the first offer that Flamengo made to keep Zé Roberto on the roster next season. The club offered 400 euros (R$1 million) for a two-year loan and 20% of his economic rights. Even so, vice-president of football Marcos Braz did not give up on the player in 2010.
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"Flamengo will still try to keep Zé Roberto because they understand that he is an important player for the team. This is a negociação which can last as long as Schalke 04 deems necessary," said the red-black director. "He will report to Schalke 04 on January 1st and then we will talk again to find a solution."
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Midfielder Aírton, meanwhile, only needs to sign a contract to join Benfica. Flamengo will receive R$3 million for 15% of the economic rights to which it is entitled. Traffic holds 35%, and Nova Iguaçu holds 50%.
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For the vacancies of Aírton and Zé Roberto, for now, Flamengo will count on players revealed in the youth categories. João Vítor and Diego Maurício, standouts of the team in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, should travel with the group to Porto Feliz (SP), where the pre-season will be held.
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New sponsorship sparks a behind-the-scenes battle
\ \Rio - President-elect Patrícia Amorim will soon face her first behind-the-scenes battle in Medical Counsel Flamengo Deliberative. The approval of the sponsorship contract with Hypermarcas, in value of R$ 28 million/year, promises to be complicated due to a negociação parallel that the same company has been having with Corinthians.
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Hypermarcas will pay to print its logo on the entire uniform, including the shorts. The price was considered extremely interesting until the information emerged that Corinthians will receive R$38 million for the space on the front and back of the shirt.
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Rubro-Negro board members expressed dissatisfaction. The Board of Directors already has a preliminary contract in hand and intends to put it to a vote as soon as possible, as it considers it approved. The commitment would be for one year. Until October 31, 2010, the club could submit a proposal from another company. If Hypermarcas covers the amount, it will have another year on its contract.
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Impasse in the renewal of Angelim
\ \Rio - The divergence between Flamengo and the hero of the sixth title Ronaldo Angelim goes beyond the difference between the salary offered by the club and the player's counteroffer. The length of the contract is another issue in the negotiations between the parties. Executive director Eduardo Manhães contacted Ricássia, Angelim's wife, who is in Fortaleza, yesterday to try again to renew the contract.
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"The fact that she is in Fortaleza also complicates things. It's one thing to deal with it in person, another to talk on the phone," lamented Eduardo Manhães: "She's waiting for him to arrive in the city to talk again to see if we can resolve the situation as quickly as possible."
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Angelim was in Rio over the weekend\ to take part of the All-Star Game, led by Zico. At 34, the defender wants greater Safety in his final years of his career.\ In addition to asking for an increase of more than 100% on his R$60 salary, he also wants a two-year contract, not one, as Flamengo offers.
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The team's return is scheduled for January 6th, in Gávea. The pre-season will be held in Porto Feliz (SP), at the Desportivo headquarters. Brazil. The leaders' expectation is to have the group ready before that date.
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With Love's uncertainty, Flamengo could bring Sávio
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Flamengo fans may be in for a surprise with the announcement of the club's new striker for 2010. While the club is working to bring in Vagner Love from Palmeiras, a former Gávea idol could return to the team next season. This Monday, João Henrique Areias, Sávio's agent, met with the vice-president of football fans from Urubu, Marcos Braz, to deal with the player's return to the team.
\ \Initially, Sávio would sign a risky contract with Flamengo for the Campeonato Carioca, in which he would win his salary by productivity (number of matches played). However, the commitment would be extended if the attacking midfielder performs well in the state championship. At 35 years of age, the player stated that he is ready to wear the jersey of the current national champion.
\ \"Because of my identification with Flamengo, it would be an honor to play for the club again, where I could even end my career. I spent 11 years at Europe and I'm feeling very good. On the streets, here in Brazil, the people They always approach me as a Flamengo idol. I really want to play for Flamengo and I feel very good about being useful," said Sávio.
\ \Betting on an experienced player wouldn't be unprecedented at Flamengo. This season, then-acting president Delair Dumbrosck signed a contract with Serbian midfielder Dejan Petkovic until May 2010. The signing sparked widespread outrage from the football board and culminated in Kléber Leite's departure from the club.
\ \However, Petkovic exceeded all expectations and became fundamental to Flamengo's Brazilian Championship victory. At 37, the Serbian will lead the team in the 2010 Copa Libertadores and is considering extending his contract until the end of next season, when the Rio de Janeiro team will defend its national title.
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Fla considers Everton's permanence difficult and brings Love closer
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Flamengo's signing of Vagner Love could be finalized next week. This Monday, Flamengo's vice-president, Marcos Braz, expressed his pessimism regarding midfielder Everton's continued presence at Gávea. With most of the rights economic tied to Traffic, the player should be involved in an exchange with Palmeiras, which would give up the Gunner of Love.
\ \"Traffic (which is also a partner of Palmeiras) owns 90% of Everton's economic rights. We will meet on Wednesday to define this situation. I don't really believe in Everton staying. It's a negociação difficult", confirmed Marcos\Braz, in an interview given to Radio Globo.
\ \On the other side of the negotiation, the news article that Palmeiras owed money to the striker. The information was eventually denied by president Luiz Gonzaga Belluzo to GE.Net. The director stated that the outstanding debts are related to Vagner Love's image rights.
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Adriano talks about Libertadores and physical fitness
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After confirming his stay at Flamengo for the 2010 season, striker Adriano spoke about the Copa Libertadores da América, which will be played next year by the Rubro-negro. For the player, the South American competition cannot be compared with the Champions League in Europe, but he stated that it can reach the level of the most important tournament on the Old Continent.
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"It's not possible to compare yet, but in the future it will be possible. There are higher-level players there, but here it's just around the corner. The Libertadores is the most important title, but we'll think about the Campeonato Carioca as well," commented the Emperor.
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Furthermore, Adriano also said that he will be able to contribute more to Flamengo in 2010 if he improves his physical shape. "If I work harder and maintain my physical shape, I will be able to give much more to Flamengo," he concluded.
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Ronaldo Angelim has not yet renewed his contract with Flamengo
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Scorer of the title-winning goal Brazilian, defender Ronaldo Angelim stated that he has not yet renewed his contract with Flamengo for 2010. According to the player, the last meeting to discuss the matter was two weeks ago. However, he remains optimistic about his stay at the club for next season.
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"We haven't signed yet, but we want to stay. I'm very well adapted in Rio de Janeiro and I want to continue playing for the team I supported as a child. We spoke about two weeks ago and we're expecting contact this week. Depending on me, I'm 100% at the club," said the defender from Gávea.
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Ronaldo Angelim also commented on the importance of Copa Libertadores. The defender admitted that the continental competition is the priority, but highlighted the desire to win the title again Campeonato Carioca. Angelim also celebrated Andrade's continued leadership of the team.
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"Of course I want to win the Libertadores, if I had to choose, but we will fight for all the titles. That is difficult because there are other teams that can do it. Andrade knows the group and it was the best thing to keep him in charge of the team," he concluded.
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Fla complains about Marquinhos' agreement with Santos
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Avaí's highlight in the Brasileirão, Marquinhos was being fought over by Grêmio, Flamengo, Santos and the Arab world before signing with the Vila Belmiro club. However, the transfer of the former Avaiano player to Baixada Santista generated discontent in the red-black.
\ \Upset with the behavior of Marquinhos and Luiz Alberto Oliveira, owner of LA Sports and the midfielder's agent, Flamengo's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, expressed his dissatisfaction. "Flamengo was negociando with Marquinhos and his manager, but in the middle of the negociação we lost contact and everything that was being discussed was lost," said the leader. "They didn't even give us a Merry Christmas," he lamented.
\ \Despite emphasizing that he is upset with the midfielder - who previously played at Gávea - Braz wishes the midfielder luck. "I hope he does well regardless of where he plays. This doesn't mean he doesn't deserve to play for Flamengo. May he follow his path in 2010 and Flamengo will follow theirs."
\ \"The market is nervous, and Flamengo should be calm because they have a Brazilian champion squad," the director concluded. Radio Brazil.
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Flamengo is once again interested in defender Lima, from Betis-ESP
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\ \Defender Lima, from Betis in Spain, has once again gained a place at Flamengo. After being announced as a reinforcement for the red-black team in August, during the Brazilian Championship, the former Atlético-MG defender ended up failing his medical exams and, as a result, the negotiation was terminated.
\ \Now, with the possibility of not renewing Ronaldo Angelim's contract (the Flamengo board claims that the defender asked for a very high salary), Lima, 24 years old, could finally be a Flamengo player in 2010.
\ \Lima's possible arrival has Andrade's approval. However, the Flamengo coach, always cautious, prefers to wait for a more concrete decision from the board.
\ \"We'll wait and see who leaves and who arrives. But we have to replace the departure of important players like Airton and Zé Roberto," analyzed Andrade, who should have in his squad three new players promoted from the youth team in the pre-season: midfielders João Vitor and Wellington Pecka and striker Diego Maurício.
\ \Flamengo's expectation, however, is to sign Vagner Love. During the All-Star Game on Sunday at the Maracanã, the striker, still a Palmeiras player, awaits his release from the São Paulo club.
\ \"I just depend on Palmeiras' release. There are a lot of conversations going on and the chances are high. I hope that everything will be resolved before the end of the year. If everything goes well, I'll change the color of my braids," she said.
\ \What is certain, regardless of the reinforcements, is that Flamengo will be present on the 4th. The pre-season will be held in Porto Feliz, in São Paulo. The debut in the Rio de Janeiro State Championship will take place on January 17th against Duque de Caxias, at Maracanã.
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Flamengo doctor believes Maldonado will play in the World Cup
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Midfielder Maldonado was one of Fla's highlights in the Brazilian Championship
\ \ \ \The serious injury suffered by Maldonado in November while playing for the Chilean national team in a friendly against Slovakia is unlikely to keep the midfielder out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. At least that's what Flamengo's doctor, José Luiz Runco, believes. He explained that he will try to get the player fit for the end of March. This will then be up to the medical staff to approve the athlete.
\ \"The player is aware that time is short, but we are working so that he can return to playing for Flamengo soon. Afterwards, it will be up to the Chilean national team's medical department to assess whether he will be fit," said Runco, in an interview with the Chilean news website. La Tercera.
\ \The player is currently in Chile to spend the end-of-year holidays with his family. However, he is expected back in early January to resume treatment in Rio de Janeiro. The midfielder has been working on strengthening the muscles in the injured area.
\ \"Maldonado is doing well. He traveled to Chile to spend Christmas and New Year's. He is currently doing muscle strengthening work. The injured area is recovering well and we are going to begin the final phase of treatment," he concluded.
\ \Maldonado was one of Flamengo's key players during the Brazilian Championship. He and defender Alvaro arrived during the competition. The duo quickly integrated into coach Andrade's scheme. The midfielder ended up getting injured in the final stretch of the National Championship, but the team didn't miss him and went on to win their sixth championship.
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According to Pet, a free kick goal in 2001 was 'responsible' for Fla's sixth title
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\ \Petkovic was one of Flamengo's main players in winning their sixth championship
\ \Petkovic has an unusual view, to say the least, about winning the sixth championship. The Serbian believes that, if he hadn't scored the free kick goal against Vasco in the Rio State Championship final (a 3-1 victory for the red-and-blacks, which earned them their fourth and third title), the team from Gávea wouldn't have been able to lift the Brazilian Championship trophy.
\ \"If I hadn't scored that goal, I wouldn't be back at Flamengo this year and, perhaps, the team wouldn't have achieved this feat. That goal gave me the status of an idol at the club and only now, years later, do I know the enormous significance of that goal. I feel happy to have been the one who scored it," said the number 43, a number that refers to the minute of the famous goal.
\ \The midfielder has a contract with the Gávea club until mid-2010 and has no plans to retire yet. According to him, despite being 37 years old, his body is still responding well and he has a strong desire to continue playing.
\ \"I'll only stop when I don't feel like I'm one of the best. Once that happens, you can be sure that I'll stop. But I don't feel that way yet and I want to keep playing football. I haven't thought about stopping playing yet," he said.
\ \As for expectations for next season at Flamengo, especially when it comes to the Copa Libertadores, the Serbian is cautious and avoids any optimistic estimates. For the foreigner, it's not yet time to speculate.
\ \"We still can't make any predictions. The route is complicated and we have to wait for the pre-season and for everyone to come back to know who will continue and who will arrive. Then, based on the team we have, we will be able to make some predictions," he concluded, in an interview with sportv.
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Idol is offered to Flamengo
\ \Rio de Janeiro: With the likely departure of Zé Roberto, Flamengo's board continues to try to sign Vagner Love. An old acquaintance of the red-black fans could play in the Copa Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil for the Red-Blacks: Sávio.
\ \Revealed by Flamengo, the striker was offered at Gávea to play alongside Adriano. However, the board, with Love's possible confirmation, believes the attack already has enough options: Dênis Marques, Obina back, and Paulo Sérgio would be these players.
\ \The difficulty in achieving his dream of ending his career at Flamengo would be the distrust on the part of the club's leadership due to his last disastrous spell, in which he did not score a single goal in ten matches played.(BB)
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Renato Gaúcho wants to "work at Flamengo"
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Rio de Janeiro: If the All-Star Game, organized by Zico, had its high point in the reconciliation of Romário with Galinho, it seems that another great star of world football wants to make peace and change a historic grudge.
\ \With every error in Renato Gaúcho's pass last Sunday, Flamengo fans, the vast majority at Maracanã, got on the scorer's case.
\ \The star who was Brazilian champion with Rubro-Negro in 92, and then Carioca with Fluminense against Flamengo, reveals that he wants to win back Flamengo fans.
\ \"Some fans don't forgive me for the belly goal, but I have a lot of affection for the fans, for the club and I'm sure that one day I'll work at Flamengo. Then the fans will be on my side," Renato told Rádio Globo.(BB)
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Flamengo is the most valuable club in Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro: Last week, the Spanish newspaper 'As' reported that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, was interested in buying Real Madrid and would be willing to pay no less than R$2,5 billion for the Merengue club. A study commissioned by the firm Crowe Horwarth RCJS showed that Brazilian clubs are far from being worth what the Sheikh is willing to pay.
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The most valuable Brazilian club is Flamengo. With the largest fan base in the country, the club is estimated to be worth R$568 million. Besides Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro, only two other clubs are worth more than R$500 million: Corinthians and São Paulo.
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The study was prepared based on aspects such as financial data, fan habits, profile, club market (national and local), as well as marketing.
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1. Flamengo (RJ) – 568 million
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3. São Paulo (SP) – 552 million
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4. Palmeiras (SP) – 420 million
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5. Internacional (RS) – 231 million
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6. Grêmio (RS) – 214 million
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7. Cruzeiro (MG) – 139 million
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8. Santos (SP) – 135 million
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10. Fluminense (RJ) – 109 million
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Flamengo, Corinthians and São Paulo are each worth more than half a billion reais
\ \A Crowe Horwath RCS study reveals the brand values of Brazil's 12 biggest clubs. Despite the growth, the gap to European clubs is significant.
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There's no point in asking a fan how much their club is worth. The answer is likely to be "priceless." But passion and glory are also measured by numbers. A study by Crowe Horwath RCS, published by the newspaper "O Estado de S. Paulo," highlights the market potential of Brazil's major football brands. Although far from the staggering figures of the European clubs, three Brazilian clubs present themselves as major powerhouses.
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Leaders in\ popularity, Flamengo, Corinthians e São Paulo are the most valuable in Brazil. Each one is worth more than half a billion reais, according to the survey. The numbers are significant for the domestic market - Flamengo and Corinthians are worth, for example, more than the sum of Athletic-MG, Botafogo, Fluminense, Vasco e SantosBut compared to the international scene, Brazilian football still leaves much to be desired. Manchester United, the club with the most valuable brand in the world, is valued at R$3.204 billion.
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The survey took into consideration the 12 clubs with the largest fan base and the number of titles won by each of them between 1971 (beginning of the Brazilian Championship) and 2009. Those evaluated are the four largest in São Paulo, the four in Rio, two in Minas Gerais and the two in Rio Grande do Sul.
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According to the study, clubs' revenues grew 2003% between 2008 and 115. The areas that showed the greatest growth were marketing and ticket sales. The final figures were based on information such as financial data, fan profiles and habits, marketing, and the national and local markets. The results are based on marketing, stadiums, membership, and media.
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In the future, this revenue could be even higher. Today, the brands of the twelve main clubs are worth R$1,9 billion. Four years from now, after the 2014 World Cup, the figure could reach R$3,4 billion.
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Renato Gaúcho says that one day he will coach Flamengo
\ \Bahia coach speaks with good humor about the boos he received at the All-Star Game, in an interview with 'Rádio Globo'
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Renato Gaúcho hugs Zico (Ibson behind) during the All-Star Game on Sunday
\ \One of the players most booed by the vast majority of red-black fans who attended the Maracanã for the All-Star Game last Sunday, Renato Gaúcho didn't lose his good humor. In an interview with "Rádio Globo" on Monday night, the current coach of Bahia said that one day the fans of Flamengo will encourage you again.
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- Some fans\ don't forgive me because of the belly goal (which gave the title) Rio from 1995 to Fluminense), but I have a lot of affection for the fans, for the club and I'm sure that one day I'll work at Flamengo. Then the fans will be on my side - said Renato, who even playing alongside Zico and Romário was not forgiven for every passing mistake by the red-black fans.
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Renato also confirmed that he received an offer to manage América-RJ:
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- I spoke with Romário, with Celso Barros, president of the company that also sponsors América, and the president of América himself (Ulisses Salgado) and the conversation was very good. But Bahia's financial offer was much better and there was also my desire to give Rio de Janeiro a "get out of here" in a good way and work somewhere outside the state of Rio.
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The coach will begin his work at Tricolor Baiano on the 4th and stated that he does not believe he will be harassed due to the fact that in the 1989 Copa América he offended the Bahians after being egged on as he was heading to the field for a match. Brazilian Team, in Fonte Nova.
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- I was very well received by everyone, but I know the fans want results. And we're going to pull the fans to our side - promised the coach.
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Renato added that Bahia's priority will be to return to the First Division. Brazilian Championship, but he emphasized that he will first compete with the aim of winning the Baiano Championship and Copa do Brasil.
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- President Marcelo Guimarães presented me with a very good project and we ended up agreeing. I'm going to take Alexandre Mendes (assistant coach) with me, because I won't give him up, but the rest of the technical committee will be from Bahia itself, especially because I received excellent information about the professionals who are there - said Renato.
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Offered with a risky contract, Sávio is unlikely to return to Flamengo
\ \The board believes that the attacking sector has other priorities and prefers to wait before deciding on the repatriation of the 35-year-old striker.
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\ \Sávio was offered\ to Flamengo to compete in the Libertadores and Carioca in 2010. Without a club after a stint at Arnothosis in Cyprus, the 35-year-old striker would sign a kind of risky contract to return to Gávea. But, for now, the chances of returning to the club where he was discovered are slim.
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The Flamengo board believes that the Flamengo squad already has plenty of attacking options. Therefore, they prefer to wait for future developments before making any decision regarding Sávio, who has already stated that he would like to end his career with Flamengo.
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- Sávio was offered. But to bring in a new player in that position, others have to leave. There's the situation with Love, Obina, Denis Marques... Let's wait and see – said Marcos Braz, vice-president of football.
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Besides the attack already being "full", another reason that makes Sávio's return difficult was his last stint at Gávea, in 2006. At the time, the striker played only ten games, didn't score any goals, was injured, and was dissatisfied with the club's structure. Because of this, he had problems with the club's directors and chose to return to Spanish football.
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Recently, Sávio was at Ninho do\ Urubu to pick up his 12-year-old son Breno, who started training with Flamengo's pre-junior team.
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Everton should stay at Flamengo
\ \The club and Traffic confirm an agreement to renew the midfielder's contract. He is Palmeiras' desire to sell Vagner Love, whose arrival is divisive.
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\ \Everton's destiny should not be the Palmeiras. At least that's what they say Flamengo and Traffic. The club and the company\ guarantee that they have already reached an agreement to renew the supporter's contract,\ practically sealing his stay at Gávea in 2010.
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Striker Denis Marques was offered, but Everton is the player Palmeiras would like to count on to release Vagner Love to Flamengo. However, Traffic itself, a partner of the São Paulo club and owner of 90% of the player's rights, has already said that he should remain in Rio de Janeiro.
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- Everton remains at Flamengo. Even before Love, Palmeiras was already interested in Everton. There's this Love thing now, which I don't know exactly how it is... But I think he's staying! We had a commitment with Flamengo to make this renewal - said Fernando Gonçalves, executive director of Traffic, to GLOBOESPORTE.COM.
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According to him, it's Flamengo that has to reach an agreement with Palmeiras regarding the negotiations involving Vagner Love. If the club wants to give up Everton for the striker, the company won't object. But Flamengo's vice president of football, Marcos Braz, has already assured that this won't happen.
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- If it's up to Flamengo, he'll stay. A player who was Brazilian champion will only leave Flamengo if he wants to. It's not because it's Everton, but it could be Mezenga, Fierro, anyone... – said Marcos Braz.
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Regarding negotiations with Vagner Love, the manager is cautious.
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- Everything is going well with the player. It depends on Palmeiras' release. For now, I believe he will report to Palmeiras in 2010.
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On the other hand, Love's manager, Evandro Ferreira, is more optimistic.
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- I believe that before the 31st everything should be resolved for him to report to Flamengo in 2010.
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Toró participates in a football match in Caxias
\ \Midfielder plays one half for each team and promises social project in Baixada Fluminense
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Toró, the first one crouched on the left, participated in the final of a pickup soccer championship he helps organize in Caxias, Rio de Janeiro. The Flamengo midfielder played for one of the teams each season and promised to help the city of Baixada Fluminense even more when he finishes his career: "I came from a poor place, from a very poor family, and thank God today I can have a better life. What I do for these people is nothing special, but it's worth seeing their happiness when I get here... When I stop playing, or if possible even before that, I'm going to set up a social project here to help as many people as possible," said Toró.
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Aírton's transfer to Portuguese football could gain a new chapter
\ \Flamengo's agreement with Atlético de Madrid over an old debt with Gamarra could hinder the midfielder's move to Benfica
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\ \The transfer of Aírton to Benfica, taken as a given by all parties involved, may gain an unexpected chapter. The old debt of Flamengo with Atlético de Madrid due to the signing of Paraguayan defender Gamarra nine years ago, has not yet been resolved, which