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16 Fev 2024 | 10:30 |
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Palmeiras beat São Bernardo 1-0 this Thursday (15), in the Campeonato Paulista, and coach Abel Ferreira proposed a debate on Brazilian football topics. Jorge Jesus, coach who made history at Flamengo, and the pressure from the fans on the players, citing Pedro as an example, were some of the topics at the press conference.
Abel stated that his success in Brazil, with nine titles in four seasons for Palmeiras, is linked to the historic passage of his compatriot. Jesus marked his time at Mengão by putting together a team that presented the best football on the continent in the century and winning the Libertadores and Brasileiro in 2019, as well as three other titles.
“If I'm here it's because another coach ventured across Europe and was successful , which is (José) Mourinho, and opened doors for others. There was another who crossed the Atlantic to come to Brazil when no one wanted to. And he said wonderful things, which is Jorge Jesus, who opened doors for me, for example. Others came. The competence of coaches has no nationality”
Then, the Portuguese coach criticized the lack of patience and pressure that Brazilian fans exert on the players when commenting on Flaco López's good moment. Abel cited Flamengo fans booing Pedro, the club's idol, to reinforce the “very high demand” that there is in Brazilian football.
“Fortunately, our players know what we work for at the club. And they know how to deal with the 8 or 80 of Brazilian football. Borja did nothing here, completely crushed by our fans. He's doing well in River. Between others. Pedro was booed at Flamengo, Hulk at Atlético. The demand here is very high”, concluded the Palmeiras coach.
Tite also commented on pressure from fans in Brazilian football
The way in which pressure affects players' performance was also a topic from coach Tite's press conference. After Flamengo's victory over Bangu, this Thursday (15), he spoke about the process of building a team and the need to teach young people that it is possible to win without “appealing”. On the other hand, he said he was aware that he would only remain at Mengão in the event of titles and he treated it naturally.
“Not only because of the greatness of the team, but because of the behavior he has and passes on to the kids to know that, To win in football, you don't need to be sent off, leave your leg, appeal. Just play and be better. I like a disciplined team. And this whole process is one of construction that we go through outside of football, of the need to win, of Flamengo's greatness, my position I will only keep if I win and become champion. All of this linked to the aspect of the way of playing. A team that likes the ball and competes fairly.”
In a week of decisions, Mais Querido tries to reverse the disadvantage in the Copa do Brasil and already sees the Maracanã packed for the duel against the Gaúchos in the Libertadores
05 Ago 2025 | 10:01 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (6) , with an important challenge: to reverse the 1-0 defeat suffered against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The decision takes place at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, at 7 pm (Brasília time).
To secure a spot in the tournament's quarterfinals, the Rio de Janeiro club needs to win by two goals. If they win by just one goal, the match will be decided on penalties. This match is considered a priority by the coach and squad, who are striving to keep the club alive in all competitions this season.
Even with the momentary focus on the Copa do Brasil , the red-black fans are already mobilizing for the team's next big commitment of the season: the first leg against Internacional in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América.
Scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), the match at Maracanã marks the beginning of the knockout stage between the teams. Flamengo advanced as second-placed team in its group, meaning it will decide the standings away from home, at Beira-Rio, in the second leg on August 20th.
The expectation of a large attendance is confirmed with ticket sales: more than 55,000 tickets have already been sold. Three sections are officially sold out: North, Lower West, and Lower East. Sales remain open for the remaining sections and have been open to the general public since July 26th.
With a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Rubro-Negro needs to win by two goals or take the dispute to penalties in Belo Horizonte
05 Ago 2025 | 09:48 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with a clear objective: to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. After losing the first leg 1-0 to Atlético-MG at Maracanã, the "Mais Querido" will have to win by two goals at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte at 7 p.m. (Brasília time).
If they win by a single goal, the match will go to penalties . A draw or another loss will eliminate Filipe Luís 's team from the national competition. The match will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere.
For Atlético-MG, one of the main new additions for the match is defensive midfielder Alexsander. The player, who made his debut for the club in the first game against Flamengo , returned to the starting lineup last weekend in the 2-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship.
Atlético-MG midfielder talks about Flamengo: "It has this different flavor"
In an interview given after his official presentation on Monday (4), the former Fluminense player spoke about the importance of the match and highlighted the opponent's weight. " It's a special game because it's a big team , because we're always beating finals. So, it has this different flavor because of that, because we know the game will be difficult and will be decided in details. And the level always rises in games like this. We'll come out with the result we want," he said.
For the match in Minas Gerais, Flamengo will likely be at full strength, including the return of key players who have been undergoing fitness evaluations in recent days . The coaching staff expects the team to be aggressive from the opening minutes, seeking to overturn the first leg's score.
In search of reinforcements for the team, the red-black board is closely monitoring the player, a starter for the São Paulo team, but should only act next year.
05 Ago 2025 | 09:29 |
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Flamengo travels this Tuesday (5) to Belo Horizonte, where they will face Atlético-MG in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. With the disadvantage of the 1-0 score suffered at Maracanã, the team led by Filipe Luís will have to seek classification away from home .
While preparing for the decisive match, the club's management remains attentive to the transfer market, especially at the goalkeeper position. According to information published by journalist Venê Casagrande, Gabriel Brazão, currently with Santos, is a name being closely monitored at Ninho do Urubu.
Gabriel Brazão has established himself as a key player for Santos in 2025. With consistent and decisive performances, the goalkeeper has caught the attention not only of Santos fans but also of clubs abroad. Despite international offers, Santos has managed to keep him on the roster.
Internally, Brazão is highly regarded by Flamengo 's leadership. However, a formal approach from the Rio de Janeiro club is only expected to occur next year . The current priority is a strong performance this season, but evaluation of names for 2026 is already underway.
The debate about the need for reinforcement in the red-black goal gained strength after the 1-1 draw with Ceará, last Sunday (3), in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite a promising start, Rossi failed in the move that led to the opponent's equalizing goal , scored by Pedro Raul.
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04 Ago 2025 | 18:04
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