The Football wants to always keep you well informed. The last week of the year began with the news of Filipe Luís’ renewal with Flamengo for another two years. Now, the coach has become the second highest paid in Brazil, behind only Abel Ferreira, from Palmeiras. Neymar also has a new contract: he signed with Santos until the end of 2026. The week was not good for the Botafoguenses. THE Rio club suffered a “transfer ban” from FIFA and this prevents new hires for the next three windows. Check out this week’s main news on The Football.
Filipe Luís renews with Flamengo
Flamengo confirmed on Monday the contract renewal of coach Filipe Luís until December 2027. So for two more seasons. There was intense negotiations over the coach’s new salary, who had been one of the smallest among Serie A coaches, despite sporting success. • Read the full article here
Neymar signs with Santos
The attacker Neymar33 years old, will be an athlete in the Santos until the end of 2026. The club posted the long-awaited renewal on its official X account (formerly Twitter). The number 10’s main project is to compete for the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda expects the striker to be one of the leaders of the Santos squad for the season. • Read the full article here
Botafogo suffers transfer ban
O Botafogo ended the year 2025 with worrying news for its fans. Since Wednesday, the 31st, the club is officially under a transfer ban imposed by Fifa. This prevents new players from registering for the next three transfer windows. Punishment is a reflection of non-payment of US$21 million (around R$114 million) to Atlanta Unitedfrom the United States, regarding the purchase of the midfielder Thiago Almada. • Read the full article here
Roberto Carlos is scary
The world of football followed with apprehension the news about the health of Roberto Carlos this week. The legendary full-back of the Brazilian national team and Real Madrid was rushed to hospital for a heart surgery after discovering a health problem during his vacation in Brazil. According to information from the Spanish newspaper Asor idol of 52 years underwent an insertion procedure catheter which presented unexpected complications. But he’s doing well. • Read the full article here
Chelsea demite Enzo Maresca
The year started with a bomba in European football. Chelsea announced on Thursday, January 1st, the dismissal of the coach Enzo Maresca. The decision is surprising due to the short interval since the coach’s greatest glory at Stamford Bridge: the FIFA Club World Cup title, won in July 2025, in the United States, after beating the favorite PSG in the final in New Jersey. • Read the full article here
