
Grassroots Soccer
30 Jun 2024 | 09:52 |
This last Saturday (29), Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other in the first game of the Guanabara Metropolitano Sub-13 Cup decision. During the confrontation, many realized that the rivalry between the teams starts at the base. Furthermore, the controversies surrounding the classic are also seen in the lower categories.
This is because Flamengo's young goalkeeper, Fabrício, was stamped on the head by a Fluminense player. The move was considered serious, but the referee did not commit a single foul.
At the time of the act, Mais Querido's archer already had the ball in his hand. In other words, in possession. However, he was hit by the rival player. The move was ignored by the referee and nothing was scored. According to information from the Flazoeiro portal, the referee reported that there was no infraction in the move, which is why he did not issue a card to the rival athlete.
CONSEQUENCES OF THE AGGRESSION
After being stamped on by rival player, Flamengo's goalkeeper had a cut on his head. Furthermore, Mais QUErido ended up losing the match 1-0 and will have to win the return game by two goals to be champion.
FLAMENGO CAMPAIGN IN THE COMPETITION
Mais Querido scored 31 points in the first phase of the competition, ranking first. Eight teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the Guanabara Metropolitano Cup. In the knockout stage, Rubro-Negro eliminated Nova Iguaçu in a single game.
In the semifinals, the clashes were round-trip. Mais Querido faced Vasco and drew the first game 1-1, but won the second game 2-1.
The world champion team against Barcelona meets the team from Baixada Fluminense in Gávea, for the delayed fourth round of the Guanabara Under-20 Cup
17 Set 2025 | 13:32 |
On the morning of this Wednesday (17), Flamengo's young players took to the field to face Nova Iguaçu, in Gávea , for the delayed fourth round of the Taça Guanabara Sub-20. The match, broadcast by Flamengo TV , marked another performance by the world champion team over Barcelona at Maracanã.
Coach Bruno Pivetti fielded Léo Nannetti; Daniel Sales, Iago, João Victor, Gusttavo; João Alves, Pablo, Guilherme; Douglas Telles, Joshua, and Pedro Leão . Several athletes who shone in the world title were on the field, reinforcing the strength of the red-and-black squad in the category.
Despite Flamengo's favoritism, Nova Iguaçu showed organization and made life difficult for the home team . The first half ended in a 0-0 draw, with chances for both sides.
In the second half, Rubro-Negro pushed for a result and only managed to open the scoring in the 32nd minute, when defender Iago converted a penalty with a stoppage, repeating the composure displayed in the final against Barcelona. The narrow 1-0 score remained until the final whistle , but the opponent pressed and threatened Flamengo's goal in the final minutes.
Nova Iguaçu maintained its consistent run of results in the competition. So far, the team hasn't lost a match by more than one goal : they fell to Vasco 2-1 and Botafogo 1-0. Against Flamengo, they once again suffered a heavy defeat.
Garotos do Ninho return to the field this Wednesday morning (17) for the 4th round of the championship and seeks to recover after a sequence of defeats
17 Set 2025 | 09:55 |
Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (17) for the Under-20 Carioca Championship. The Crias do Ninho face Nova Iguaçu, at 10 am (Brasília time), in Gávea, in a match valid for the fourth round, previously postponed . The broadcast will be on FlamengoTV.
The match was originally scheduled for August 23, but had to be rescheduled due to Flamengo 's participation in the U-20 World Cup, a competition in which the red-black team beat Barcelona (ESP) and won the title.
After the international triumph, the team is looking to bounce back in the Carioca, having lost two consecutive matches to Vasco and Botafogo . Flamengo currently sits in fifth place with ten points, having won three, drawn two, and lost two.
Nova Iguaçu arrives buoyed by a 1-0 victory over Portuguesa at CT NIFC. The Baixada Fluminense team sits eighth in the standings with seven points and is looking for a win against the world champions to improve its position in the championship.
Mengão continues its restructuring of its youth teams and has signed a 1.94m tall goalkeeper, even though he is only 15 years old.
06 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
Flamengo has signed 15-year-old goalkeeper Nicolas, who previously played for Avaí. Born in February 2010, the young goalkeeper stands 6'4" tall and is projected to grow to 6'7" . According to the FlaZoeiro profile, Flamengo acquired 10% of the player's economic rights, with a purchase option of up to 70%. The transaction value was not disclosed.
Nicolas signed a youth development contract with Flamengo until December 2027 and will strengthen the under-15 team. The goalkeeper caught the attention of the Flamengo youth academy due to his technical and physical performance in Avaí's youth academy.
Going through a period of restructuring, Flamengo remains active in the youth academy market. Recently, the club won its second U-20 World Cup with a historic victory over Barcelona , and is already making significant changes to its roster.
Among the departures, midfielder Lorran was traded to Pisa (ITA), while Matheus Gonçalves signed with Al-Ahli (SAU). As for arrivals, Mais Querido signed striker Guilherme Barbosa , formerly of Internacional, and midfielder Kaio Júnior, who was at Juventude after a stint at Vasco.
In addition to Nícolas, the club also signed midfielder Marcelo Portela, a standout from Botafogo, to bolster the under-15 team. The youngster became famous after a viral move , when he performed a disconcerting dribble on Vini Jr., leaving the Real Madrid star sitting on the floor.