Flamengo Sacks Coach Filipe Luis After 8-0 Victory

Flamengo, one of Brazil's most storied football clubs, dismissed head coach Filipe Luis on Tuesday, mere hours after he guided the team to an 8-0 victory over Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca semifinals. The 40-year-old former defender, who had transformed into a trophy-winning manager during his tenure, leaves the Rio de Janeiro-based club amid a disappointing start to the 2026 season, despite his previous successes.

The decision caught many by surprise, as Luis had fielded a strong lineup in the second leg against Madureira, securing a 11-0 aggregate win to advance to the state championship final. Pedro scored a first-half hat trick, while Lucas Paqueta added two goals, bringing his season tally to eight across competitions. Flamengo's official statement confirmed the move, noting that Luis and his assistants, Ivan Palanco and Diogo Linhares, would no longer lead the professional team. "Flamengo thanks former player and coach Filipe Luis for everything that was achieved and shared during this journey," the club said. "The club wishes him success and the best of luck in the continuation of his professional career."

Luis took charge of Flamengo's first team in September 2024,...