Rubro Negro was the owner of the best campaign in the last edition
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After 1 year and six days boasting the title of current Libertadores champion, Flamengo is just a few hours away from losing it. Even though they had a historic campaign in 2022, Mais Querido failed to reach the final of the South American competition again this season.
The period as holder of the title of current champion of America began on October 29, 2022. On that date, Rubro Negro beat Athletico - PR 1-0, with a goal from Gabigol. The victory not only put Mais Querido back at the top but also consecrated the best campaign in the history of the Libertadores.
Since the Libertadores took on its current format, no team has achieved the same performance that Flamengo had. In total, there were 12 wins and a draw in 13 games, reaching a 94.9% success rate. The 2022 title also served to place Mais Querido among the greatest champions of the competition, among Brazilian teams.
However, not even the weight of the shirt and the entire history of Flamengo were enough to compensate for the team's mistakes. team on the field. With the campaign disappointing from the beginning, Rubro Negro was eliminated from the Libertadores 2023 by Olímpia (PAR), in the round of 16. It's worth remembering that Mais Querido had a two-goal lead and took the turn in just a few minutes.
BOCA JUNIORS AND FLUMINENSE: FINAL OF 2023Now, after four years of having Flamengo and Palmeiras in the finals, the Libertadores will have different teams. Boca Juniors and Fluminense are in the grand final of the season and will compete for the title at Maracanã. The match will be at 5pm, and at the end of it Rubro Negro will leave the position of current champion.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
English magazine "FourFourTwo" chose the 33 biggest teams in South American football
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The traditional English magazine FourFourTwo once again put together the South American football ranking, choosing the 33 biggest teams on the continent. In the list, Argentine teams stand out with Boca Juniors and River Plate in first and second position, respectively. Flamengo closes the top 3 in the ranking.
The English publication highlighted Flamengo's history of never having been relegated in the Brazilian Championship, and recalled that it was at the Gávea club that Vini Jr. was born for football. Four other Brazilians appear in the top 10: Corinthians, São Paulo, Palmeiras and Santos.
The 33 biggest clubs in South America according to FourFourTwo
1st – Boca Juniors (ARG)
2nd – River Plate (ARG)
3rd – Flamengo
4th – Corinthians
5th – São Paulo
6th – Palmeiras
7th – Santos
8th – Independiente (ARG )
9th – Peñarol (URU)
10th – Nacional (URU)
11th – Racing (ARG)
12th – Vasco
13th – San Lorenzo (ARG)
14th – Colo-Colo (CHI)
15th – Cruzeiro
16th – Alianza Lima (PER)
17th – Atlético Nacional (COL)
18th – Estudiantes (ARG)
19th – Grêmio
20th – Internacional
21st – Millonarios (COL)
22nd – Barcelona (EQU)
23rd – Fluminense
24th – Olimpia (PAR)< /p>
25th – Atlético-MG
26th – Botafogo
27th – Newell's Old Boys (ARG)
28th – Rosario Central (ARG)
29th – Universitario (PER)
30th – Vélez Sarsfield (ARG)
31st – América de Cali (COL)
32nd – University of Chile (CHI)
33rd – Caracas (VEN)
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