Flamengo sacks former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis after 8-0 win

Flamengo announced the dismissal of former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis at 00:59 local time, hours after the club secured an 8‑0 victory to reach the Campeonato Carioca final.

Luis, who led Flamengo to seven titles in 100 matches, won the Copa Libertadores in 2025 and previously guided the club to league and cup successes, including the 2019 and 2022 Libertadores titles.