AGUSTÍN ROSSI AND ARRASCAETA: TITE’S PILLARS OF THE SEASON

Flamengo opened the advance ticket sales window on Monday (7) for a series of heavy games at Maracanã. There will be five clashes with decisive importance, including matches from the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores . The club is initially offering priority to members of the Nação Maraca 1 and Nação Sem Fronteiras plans.

MOMENT OF SUPPORT FROM THE FANS

The measure aims to ensure that the stadium is full when the team needs support the most. In addition, staggered ticket sales allow fans to choose which games they want to attend, without having to buy fixed packages.

The sequence begins on July 12th, with the match against São Paulo, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The expectation is for a full house when the competition returns after the break for the FIFA Date. Next, the calendar has decisive matches in store:

Flamengo x Fluminense (20/07) – Classic for the Brazilian Championship

Flamengo x Atlético-MG (27/07) – Key game in the fight for the top of the table

Flamengo x Atlético-MG (31/07) – Confrontation for the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup

Flamengo x Internacional (13/08) – Direct duel for a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores

FLAMENGO HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS

According to the club, the first to have access to the purchase are members of the higher plans . The system will follow the staggered pattern already used in previous matches, respecting the category and the order of priority defined in the membership contract.   Flamengo reinforces that the purchase can be made online, through the club's official website and through the partner sales platform, with the possibility of payment by card or Pix.

With the team still alive in the three main fronts of the season, the expectation is that Maracanã will receive an audience of over 60 thousand fans in each of the matches. In particular, the classic with Fluminense and the game against Internacional, for the Libertadores, should concentrate the biggest demand.

This Saturday (05), at 5 pm (Brasília time), Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will star in one of the most anticipated games of the Club World Cup. The match will be held at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the United States , and brings together two European football powers in search of a place in the semifinals of the tournament.

Under the command of Xabi Alonso , the Spanish team arrives in high spirits after eliminating Juventus in the round of 16. On the other side, the German team, coached by Niko Kovac, advanced by beating Monterrey, from Mexico. Expectations for the match are high, with attention focused on the different styles of play and the performance of the main players in each squad.

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REAL MADRID ARRIVES WITH EXPERIENCE

Real Madrid are banking on their international experience and a squad full of experienced players to secure qualification. Coach Xabi Alonso has adopted a balanced tactical approach , combining possession control with efficiency in attacking transitions.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND BRINGS YOUTH

Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, is counting on a young group, with players trained in its youth system and recent signings who add speed and intensity to the game. The victory over Monterrey highlighted the solidity of the game plan developed by Niko Kovac, who has stood out for his ability to reorganize teams and get the best out of the available squads.

HOW TO WATCH REAL MADRID VS BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Football fans will be able to watch the match on several channels and platforms. TV Globo will broadcast the match on free-to-air TV, while SporTV will broadcast it on subscription channels. For those who prefer to watch online, the game will be available on the streaming platforms Globoplay, DAZN and on YouTube, via the CazéTV channel.

The deal was concluded directly. Zenit, which had shown interest in strengthening its midfield, officially signed Gerson with full payment of the termination clause . The amount, 25 million euros (approximately R$146 million at the current exchange rate), was paid in cash, with no installments or pending payments.

This operation facilitated the immediate release of the athlete, who did not return to the squad on Friday. Rubro-Negro, in turn, issued a statement confirming the transfer and thanking him for his services.

FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT LOSS

The midfielder has already scheduled a trip to Russia, where he will be officially presented as a Zenit reinforcement in the coming days . The Russian club sees Gerson as a key player to reinforce the midfield with a view to competing in European and domestic competitions. This will be Gerson's second experience in Europe since leaving Flamengo for the first time, in 2021, when he transferred to Olympique de Marseille.

EXIT THROUGH THE BACK DOORS

Unlike the first farewell, which included tributes on FlaTV and a positive atmosphere, the current departure was marked by coldness. According to an investigation by journalist Venê Casagrande, from “SBT Rio”, the player chose not to say goodbye to his teammates or the coaching staff . Internally, the episode was interpreted as a gesture of discontent with the club's current situation and with his own physical and technical condition, since Gerson had not been performing well and was even the target of criticism from the fans.

Since his return to Flamengo in 2023, Gerson has not been able to return to the high level of performances he had in 2019 and 2020. Between injuries and fluctuations, he lost his place in important moments of the season. The drop in performance, combined with strong competition in the midfield, fueled the player's desire to seek new horizons. Internal sources indicate that the player had been showing signs of fatigue and dissatisfaction with the environment. The early elimination from the Club World Cup was another factor that weighed on his decision to leave the club.