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

Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis was dismissed by Flamengo just hours after the club's 8‑0 triumph over Madureira, ending a 100‑match tenure that yielded seven titles, including the 2025 Copa Libertadores. Luis, 40, had previously played 333 games for Atlético Madrid and won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2015. Flamengo announced his sacking at 00:59 local time, also releasing assistant Ivan Palanco and physical trainer Diogo Linhares. The club thanked Luis for his achievements and wished him success in his future career.