Brazilian champion Flamengo fired Filipe Luís just hours after an 8-0 victory and hired Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim. The 51-year former Monaco boss signed until end of 2027, replacing Luís who had extended his own contract through the same period just two months ago. The decision stunned supporters who rallied behind the departing coach.

Luís compiled a 63-23-15 record in 101 matches but lost five games this year following defeats to Corinthians and Lanus in key competitions. Jardim arrives after guiding Cruzeiro to third place in the Brazilian league last season, despite having previously vowed never to coach another Brazilian team after leaving Minas Gerais state.

Flamengo's executives hope Jardim can reverse recent trophyless results despite the timing raising questions. The club recently invested €35 million in midfielder Lucas Paquetá, showing ambition despite the coaching upheaval. Jardim faces immediate pressure to deliver with Flamengo's state league still ongoing.