Flamengo names Jardim as new manager

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Former Monaco and Sporting Lisbon manager Leonardo Jardim has been appointed head coach of Flamengo, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Wednesday.

The 51-year-old replaces Filipe Luis, who was dismissed on Tuesday after an inconsistent start to the 2026 season.

"The Portuguese coach has signed a contract until December 2027 and has already taken charge of his first trai