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Flamengo sacks Filipe Luis after 8-0 win

Flamengo fired former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis as manager just after a 8‑0 win, ending his 100‑match, seven‑title spell.

Flamengo announced the dismissal of Filipe Luis at 00:59 local time, hours after the club recorded an 8‑0 victory to reach the Campeonato Carioca final. Luis, 40, will not be in charge for the final against Fluminense.

During his 100 matches, Luis secured seven titles, including the 2025 Copa Libertadores and multiple domestic trophies. He also guided Flamengo to a 2025 Libertadores triumph, becoming the ninth coach to win the competition as both player and manager. The club thanked him for his contributions and wished him success in his future career.