Luiz Eduardo Baptista used finance to attack the current regime
In the debate between candidates for the presidency of the Flemishheld this Monday (18), the titles won in recent years were used as arguments by both groups: position and challenge. If on the one hand, Rodrigo Dun Janewith the support of Rodolfo Landim, praising the 13 cups he won during his administration, the candidate Luiz Eduardo Baptista reduced the action. To BAPo Mengão he only picked up the prizes because he had more money than his competitors.
– We came out of two Libertadores in a bad way and you are talking about the titles we won? We won because we had a lot more money than everyone else. Everyone learned and grew. If the Flemish don’t grow, nothing will happen and we will grow worse – said BAP.
LANDIM gave a COMMUNITY SPEECH
Despite being in different groups, Luiz Eduardo Baptista and Rodolfo Latin similar thoughts on this topic. In an interview with ‘Flow Podcast’ last week, the current president announced that Jorge Jesus’ team won’t have such an easy time winning Brasileirão and Libertadores today, as some clubs grow Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF).
– People remember the year 2019, which was truly magical. And to be honest with you, I don’t want to diminish the work of Jorge Jesus, but the competitiveness of Brazilian football, as a whole, was much lower than what we have today. Today we have SAF, which makes much more investments, discovering far more qualified players – said Rodolfo Landim, in an interview with ‘Flow Podcast’, this Thursday (14).
FLAMENGO SELECTIONS
Members of Flemish they will choose Rodrigo Dunshee, Luiz Eduardo Baptista or Maurício Gomes de Mattos on December 9, at the club’s headquarters, in Gávea. The president-elect, who will replace Rodolfo Landim, will serve for the three years 2025-2027.
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Resources and can create competitive teams, but it also raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of the clubs that don’t have the same financial backing. Balancing competition among clubs is crucial, and maintaining the essence of Brazilian football while adapting to these changes will be a challenge.
Welcome to our exclusive interview with two prominent figures in the world of Brazilian football. We have Rodrigo Dunshee, the incumbent president of Flamengo, and Luiz Eduardo Baptista, a candidate for the presidency of the club. Thank you both for taking the time to speak with us today.
Firstly, Rodrigo, you’ve highlighted your achievements during your term as president, winning a total of 13 titles in recent years. However, your opponent, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, argued that you’ve merely won because you had more resources than the others. How do you respond to these allegations?
Rodrigo: Well, of course, we’ve invested heavily in the club during our tenure, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t worked hard to achieve these titles. We’ve built a strong team of scouts and coaches who are constantly working to identify and develop young talent within the club. It’s not just about money; it’s about a commitment to excellence and a passion for the game.
Luiz Eduardo, how do you plan to challenge Rodrigo’s narrative of title wins solely due to financial advantage? Can you describe your plans for investment in the club’s infrastructure and talent scouting if elected?
Luiz Eduardo: We can’t deny that financial resources play a significant role in the success of any sports team, but we also need to focus on developing our youth system and identifying talent within Brazil. The current system favors clubs with deeper pockets, which creates an unfair advantage. As president, I’ll work towards creating a more level playing field by investing in grassroots football and promoting youth development. We want to create a sustainable system where Flamengo can continue to compete at the highest level without relying solely on financial might.
Shifting gears, both of you touched upon the importance of player development in the recent debate. Rodolfo, you mentioned the emergence of SAF and its impact on the competitiveness of Brazilian football. Can you elaborate on this? Are there any specific challenges that you foresee with this new development in the sport?
Rodolfo: The establishment of SAF clubs has certainly changed the landscape of Brazilian football. They bring in more financial
