The former president of Flamengo denied criticism during his tenure from 2010 to 2012 and said he also left a positive legacy in Rubro-Black

the president Flamengo in the 2010/12 triennium, Patricia Amorim took over the club a year after winning Brazilian from 2009 r.but on the field he could not resist Rubro-Black to the expected titles (the only achievement was Carioca Championship 2011). Several notable signatures were also made during his tenure, for example for Ronaldinho Gauchoin 2011, but overall, the ex-president received more criticism than praise during his presidency.

The former president, for his part, believes that much of the criticism was the result of “political massacre” what she got while running. And in his opinion, he also did positive things during his time at the Rio de Janeiro club, including, for example, signed contracts with players disclosed by the club and who are now shining in Europe, such as Vinicius Jr. e Lucas Packet…

“We must respect the moment we have experienced. I came from a former president who said the club had gone bankrupt, that he no longer had any money. We managed to turn the key. The Adidas deal is Flamengo’s best marketing deal to date, 10 years later. The break with Clube dos 13 and negotiations with Rede Globo were my personal confrontation with the former president, who was a candidate for the presidency of Clube dos 13, but who today gives Flamengo the best broadcasting contract and may even conduct his own programs, “he began in interview to the TV channel “Configured in the game”Held on the day of the last club elections, December 4.

“I think I was involved in a transitional moment, I took a club that did not pay either on the 13th or a salary, and handed it over with R $ 80 million in cash. We agreed on Morro da Viuva [sede], The Vulture’s Nest was a piece of land that had no electricity, no pillar … an internet network? I didn’t even have a computer, we trained in the early afternoon, because there was no electricity… Asset valuation was very high, as did the major players. I signed a contract with Vinicius Jr., Vizeu, Paquetá …Brought Noval in 2010, who is the base manager to this day. Of course, they will never believe me on this, but it’s true. I’m happy, ”he continued.

As for the “political carnage” she mentioned, Patricia believes that this will not happen today. She also recalled other issues that were criticized during her term, such as hire Ronaldinho…

“[Muita gente] does not know why then the political massacre would not have happened today. They would not have done to a woman what they did 10 years ago, without pity. Today they would not do this, they would react to many processes [risos]But in any case, I think it was important, necessary. Flamengo is a much better club tonight… He paid for his certificates with the money he had in January. It was R $ 35 million from Adidas, R $ 25 million for gloves, plus the sale of Morro da Viúva. I am very pleased that I have contributed to this passage, and even more, to see that the club is moving forward, developing. There is no competition for management, I am Flamengo, I want to see Flamengo well, ”he said.

“The share issue was underestimated and they say “because Ronaldinho’s debt will be R $ 50 million,” which was R $ 14 million.… Players who came in later and spent less time, with a much worse result, who were not the best in the world, and there were much more retirements. This is politics. But in my case, there was persecution after the elections, everything that happened was the fault of the past.… The past says I stayed for three years, not once in those three years, not in a single round, I was in the relegation zone, and recently we almost fell.… I left the basketball champion team, which soon became the world champion, and the champion of the Brazilian Cup, which took place in 2013 … We won Copigna, things that were important, and at that time it was something that could be done. “he added.

Finally, the former director also spoke about the current situation at the club – she even revealed her vote for Rodolfo Landim in the last election won by the re-elected leader – and indicated what, in her opinion, still needs to be changed. there.

“Sim [gostei da gestão Landim]… Three years, champion, two-time champion and runner-up, I don’t think it’s worth arguing. It is deserved. This is a recognition of the work done. Do we have any criticisms? There is no doubt about that. But I think that criticism, I am a great philanthropist, I do it in the Soviets, I say, if so, directly to the president or vice presidents. He [Landim] deserve. I don’t see any other way. My support was in other elections, and in these. Although I have friends on other maps, opponents too, and I respect them very much, ”he said.

“There is always room for improvement, no one has the truth or absolute certainty. Sport is not an exact science. It is not simple. I think Flamengo needs to master modern, contemporary issues. There is very little or no participation of women.… Flamengo was once an avant-garde club and now I think it is too late.… There are a lot of like-minded women, you don’t even need to mention it, this club is very macho. This should significantly improve“, ready.