Filipe Luís was dismissed this Tuesday after a resounding 8-0 victory over Madureira in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. The decision was made by Flamengo's management before the match, following the defeat in the Supercopa do Brasil against Corinthians and in the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús. Through his Instagram account, Filipe Luís said goodbye to Flamengo fans. "Today I say goodbye to the club that was my home for almost 7 years, the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. There were 10 titles as a player and 5 titles as a coach. Achievements that have entered history, unforgettable nights, and hugs that will never leave my memory. Each trophy lifted was filled with sweat, work, courage, and above all, love for this badge. I thank the management for giving me the opportunity to live this victorious cycle, and I will always be grateful for the trust placed in me to build such a remarkable journey. To the players, my eternal respect. You are giants. You are men of character, dedicated professionals, champions both on and off the field. None of what we achieved would have been possible without the commitment and unity of each one of you. I cannot fail to thank you for the opportunity to say goodbye to you today. More than a farewell, it was a demonstration of respect, affection, and unity that I will carry for the rest of my life. You turned a difficult moment into something unforgettable. Every hug, every word, and every gesture showed that our work went beyond the four lines. We built something real. Thank you for honoring this shirt every day and for honoring me as a coach and as a person. You will always have my respect, my admiration, and my gratitude. And to the fans… you are the soul of it all. You pushed, demanded, cheered, suffered, and believed. We were champions TOGETHER! I carry in my heart every chant, every applause, and even every criticism, because everything was part of this journey. I leave in peace, with my head held high and a clear conscience. Football is made of cycles, and ours was HISTORIC. Thank you for everything, Flamengo. ❤️"
Campeonato Carioca Supercopa do Brasil remains central to this story.
Campeonato Carioca Supercopa do Brasil remains central to this story.
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