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23 Nov 2023 | 13:02 |
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Exactly four years ago, the red and black heart beat strong, echoing the confidence of Everton Ribeiro, who expressed with a smile on his face: "I was sure we would turn around, I just didn't know it would be so fast" . The stage for this historic feat was the Libertadores final against River Plate, an epic battle that echoes in the memory of all Flamengo fans.
On that November 23, 2019, emotions were running high. Maracanã, full of fervent red and black fans, was a cauldron of feelings, eager for the end of a journey that began with challenges and overcoming. Everton Ribeiro, the protagonist of the words that would remain memorable, was about to witness and participate in one of the most intense chapters in the history of South American football.
River Plate, with its engaging football, imposed difficulties since the beginning. The Argentine team, with its tradition and determination, showed why it was considered a fearsome opponent. The fierce competition in the first half left fans with their hearts in their hands, but the real turnaround was reserved for the final stage.
The clock ticked down the minutes with the same intensity as the players ran on the field. The tension increased with each move, and destiny reserved for Everton Ribeiro a crucial role in this exciting plot. The midfielder, with his keen vision of the game and refined technique, was the maestro who led the spectacular turnaround.
In the 14th minute of the second half, in a precise cross, the ball found the feet of Gabigol, who did not he wasted the opportunity and found the back of the net. Maracanã exploded with joy, but Flamengo wanted more. The turnaround was still in the making, and Everton Ribeiro took the lead.
It was his brilliant pass that allowed Gabigol to score the second goal, turning the score to 2-1. It was a turnaround worthy of epic tales , and the red-and-black star expressed in his words the confidence that turned into reality. Flamengo not only turned the game around, but conquered America in an epic way.
The victory on that unforgettable night was marked in the club's history and in the hearts of millions of fans. The celebration of the Libertadores victory echoed throughout the four corners of Brazil, uniting generations of red and black people in indescribable joy. The feat of Everton Ribeiro and his teammates became a symbol of the strength and passion that football awakens.
Today, when remembering that magical night, Everton Ribeiro's words resonate like a mantra that represents the unshakable belief in the team's potential, in the ability to overcome and in the glory that can be achieved when you play with your heart. Flamengo in 2019 and its heroes became immortal, and the number 7's words echo as an eternal reminder of the magic that sport provides.
After the return of athletes who were on national teams, the red-black team completes the assembly of the squad and prepares to debut in the Women's Super League 25/26
15 Set 2025 | 23:36 |
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Sesc Flamengo began training with the full squad for the 2025/26 season of the Women's Superliga this Monday (15). The last athletes to show up were Helena Wenk, Laís, Lorena, Tainara and Masa Kirov, who were competing in international tournaments for the Brazilian and Serbian national teams.
During their time with their national teams, several players achieved significant achievements. Helena, Laís, Lorena, and Tainara won silver in the Nations League and bronze at the World Cup with the Brazilian national team. Tainara also shone, winning bronze at the U-21 World Cup . Masa Kirov represented Serbia in competitions such as the VNL, the U-21 World Cup, and the adult World Cup.
Other athletes also collected titles before the preseason. Julliana Granda and Adria won the Junior Pan American Championships with the U-23 team, while Camila Mesquita took bronze at the U-16 Universiade. These three athletes had already been training with the group in recent weeks.
Sesc Flamengo is undergoing a major overhaul and has introduced important reinforcements. Among the standouts are opposite Tainara, signed from Shanghai Bright (China), setter Giovana, American outside hitter Simone Lee, middle blocker Masa Kirov, and setter Vivian . While awaiting the return of coach Bernardinho, currently leading the Men's National Team at the World Cup, the team remains under the interim leadership of Hélio Griner.
The Women's Superliga debut is scheduled for October 20th against Paulistano/Barueri at Tijuca Tênis Clube. The project, a partnership between Flamengo, RJ Vôlei, and Sesc, received direct investment from Flamengo and aims to position the team among the four largest in the country in terms of budget, aiming to compete for national and international titles.
The Argentine team confirms losses in defense and attack for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Mengão, this Thursday, at Maracanã
15 Set 2025 | 22:10 |
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Estudiantes announced this Monday (15) two confirmed absences for the match against Flamengo , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The match is scheduled for this Thursday, at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro . The return game will be held seven days later, in Argentina.
The first player to be out is 33-year-old defender González Pírez , a River Plate youth product. The defender suffered a Grade 3 hamstring injury in his right thigh and is expected to be out for at least a month , ruling him out of both matches against the red-and-blacks.
Without further ado, coach Eduardo Domínguez confirmed that Santiago Núñez will replace González Pírez . The defender had already replaced his injured teammate in the match against River Plate and scored Estudiantes' only goal in the 2-1 defeat.
The club expects to maintain defensive consistency even without its regular starter . The Argentine coach has emphasized in previous interviews the importance of maintaining tactical discipline to balance the match against Flamengo at Maracanã.
In attack, 27-year-old Colombian Edwuin Cetré is also out of the match in Rio de Janeiro. The forward suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg . He is expected to be available for the return leg on September 25th.
The La Plata club's representative reinforced Mengão's glaring economic difference, but remains confident of qualifying for the semi-finals of the competition.
15 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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This Thursday (18), Flamengo begins the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against Estudiantes, at Maracanã. On the eve of the confrontation, the president and idol of the Argentine club, Juan Sebastián Verón, spoke about the expectations for the duel against Rubro-Negro.
During an institutional event in La Plata, Verón highlighted the financial difference between the teams , with Mengão being the team with the highest market value among the tournament participants, but recalled Estudiantes ' tradition of overcoming opponents considered favorites.
Estudiantes' Verón on Flamengo in the Libertadores: "Yes, the challenge is difficult"
"Obviously, we know the power of our opponent, but we also know that we've been through similar situations against important teams, and that the club, given its history, has risen to the occasion. We've always kept this in mind: yes, the challenge is difficult, but we can excel and represent the club well , regardless of the result. We've experienced this before, and we continue to do so," the director stated.
In the early 1990s, Verón began his career at Estudiantes and played in the 2-0 victory over Flamengo in the 1994 Supercopa Libertadores . In addition to his former club, the former midfielder also shone for major teams such as Boca Juniors, Lazio, Manchester United and Inter Milan . In 2007, he returned to Estudiantes and was a key player in their 2009 Copa Libertadores victory.
Verón retired in 2014, but returned to the field three years later as a player-president . His last official match came in 2017, against Botafogo, also in the Copa Libertadores, during the group stage.
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