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

Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis was sacked by Flamengo just hours after the club's 8‑0 win, ending his 100‑match tenure.

Flamengo announced the dismissal of former Chelsea defender and manager Filipe Luis at 00:59 local time, hours after the club secured an 8‑0 victory in the second leg of the Campeonato Carioca semi‑final.

Luis, who guided Flamengo to seven titles in 100 matches, including the 2025 Copa Libertadores, leaves with a trophy every 14 games and a record of success across Brazil and Europe.