Filipe Luís, the former world-class left-back who starred for Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, and Flamengo as a player, transitioned seamlessly into management. After retiring in January 2024, he quickly took charge of Flamengo's youth sides-leading the U-17 and U-20 teams to domestic titles-before being appointed first-team head coach on September 30, 2024, initially interim following Tite's dismissal, then permanently with a contract extended to 2027. What followed was one of the