In one of the most ruthless sackings in South American football history, Filipe Luís has been dismissed as Flamengo manager. The news, confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, comes just hours after he led the Rubro-Negro to a staggering 8–0 win over Madureira to reach the Campeonato Carioca final.
Despite the goal-fest, the board’s patience ran out following a brutal start to the 2026 season that saw Flamengo lose two major finals in a single month.
A Legendary Tenure Ends
Filipe Luís leaves as a club legend, having transformed Flamengo since taking over from Tite in September 2024. His stats are genuinely staggering for amanager who lasted just 100 games:
Trophy Machine: He won 7 trophies in 100 matches—averaging a title every 14 games.
The 2025 Peak: He led Flamengo to a historic Copa Libertadores and Brasileirão double in 2025, even defeating Chelsea in the Club World Cup group stages.
Win Rate: He departs with a 69.9% win rate (63 wins, 23 draws, 15 losses).
The "Jekyll & Hyde" 2026: Despite his success, five losses in the opening months of 2026 and a perceived drop in physical intensity led to his surprise exit.
The Verdict: It’s a "Maracanazo" in the boardroom. Sacking a manager after an 8–0 win to reach a final is almost unheard of, but Flamengo's standards are sky-high.
Portuguese manager Leonardo Jardim is currently the frontrunner to lead the team into Sunday's final against arch-rivals Fluminense