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The Arab team won undefeated
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Jorge Jesus' Al-Hilal secured the Saudi League title this Saturday (11), after beating Al-Hazem 4-1. With the result, the team led by the former Flamengo became champion with three rounds in advance.
Jorge Jesus achieved remarkable results with Al-Hilal and an unprecedented 31-match unbeaten campaign. In total, there were 29 wins and two draws. Highlighting that the club had a strong and extensively reinforced squad.
MATCH SUMMARYIn the 13th minute of the first half, Al-Hilal's first goal of the match came, Mitrovic scored penalty. At 34', it was Al-Hazem's turn to score and leave everything equal on the scoreboard. Jorge Jesus' team missed the ball, Tozé got in the face of goalkeeper Bono and equalized. Soon after, at 39', Al-Hazem scored again, but it was against.
Soon after, at 48', Mitrovic scored his second of the match and Al-Hilal's third. Three minutes later, at 52', it was Milinkovic-Savic's turn to extend the score to 4-1.
In the second stage, Al-Hilal only managed the score, as they were winning with the result. At 47', Al-Hazem even scored the second goal, but it didn't count. Thus, with the end of the confrontation, Jorge Jesus' team was champion of Saudi Arabia.
JORGE JESUS WITH AN EYE ON FLAMENGO?Last Thursday (9), it went viral on social media a print containing Jorge Jesus' like in a post that talked about the current moment of Flamengo and the pressure on Tite. Many fans were excited to see that the former Rubro-Negro still follows club news.
Manchester City midfielder expresses concerns over tight schedule
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Belgian player Kevin De Bruyne, one of Manchester City's main names, made scathing criticisms of the new format of the Club Super World Cup, a competition that will be played in 2025 and will feature the participation of 32 teams, including Brazilians Flamengo, Fluminense and Palmeiras. The tournament, which will have a similar format to the World Cup, did not please the player due to the overload of games and the impact on the athletes' calendar.
In a press conference, De Bruyne expressed his dissatisfaction with the short interval between the end of the Club World Cup and the start of the Premier League season. "The problem will come when the Club World Cup ends. We will only have three weeks between the final and the first round of the Premier League. There are three weeks to take a vacation and prepare to play more than 80 games. Maybe it will work this year, but it will be a problem the following year", warned the player.
The Belgian midfielder's concern extends to the increasing number of matches that athletes need to play in various competitions throughout the season, affecting performance so much regarding the physical well-being of the players.
De Bruyne also criticized FIFA and UEFA for not listening to the concerns of the players and their associations: “The PFA (Professional Players Association) in England and unions in other countries tried to find solutions. The problem is that UEFA and FIFA play more matches, and we tried to say something, but no solution was found. They don't care. It seems that money speaks louder than players", he said.
FIFA has already announced the dates of the Club Super World Cup, which will begin on June 15, 2025 and will conclude on July 13 of the same year. The competition promises to bring together great teams from different continents, providing an unprecedented format with 32 participants.
Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Fluminense and Palmeiras guaranteed a place in the tournament as they were the last champions of the Copa Libertadores da América, with Flamengo winning the title in 2022.
Athletes, employees and associates participated in the collection, at the Gávea headquarters; each bag of blood can save up to four lives
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Last Wednesday (4), Flamengo held the seventh edition of the Sangue Rubro-negro campaign, at the Gávea headquarters. Hemorio's partner team was at the Gávea headquarters, from 10am to 3pm, collecting blood in the playground's party room. Athletes, employees and associates were able to donate and make a difference: each bag of blood can save up to four lives.
In addition to encouraging blood donation, the campaign also sought to raise awareness about the importance of this act of generosity and how it can save lives. “The partnership with Flamengo Social Responsibility is very important. More than attracting donors, this action seeks to awaken civic and social sentiment, ensure greater dissemination and demystify fears. It is an extremely educational and important action for maintaining stocks”, declared Dr. Renata de Almeida, a Hemorio doctor present at the action.
Blood donation is essential for health units to continue serving patients undergoing treatments and surgeries. The only way to guarantee the blood supply is through voluntary donations.
To donate blood, you must have an official identification document with photo, original or certified copy; be between 16 and 69 years old; be fed and in good health; weigh more than 50 kg; not be pregnant or breastfeeding. For more information about donating blood, visit www.hemorio.rj.gov.br or call 0800 282 0708. Hemorio is located at Rua Frei Caneca, nº 8, in the center of Rio. Donate blood, donate life!
Striker returns to Red and Black after a good spell in Saudi football and reunion with former coach
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Flamengo agreed to sign Michael< /a>. The striker returns to the red and black after spending 2 and a half years with Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, who signed him after the player's good season in 2021 while still wearing the Sacred Mantle. Now, at 28 years old, the athlete returns with impressive numbers and many titles under his belt.
Michael appeared in 110 games, where he started 83 times, for the Saudi team, scored 22 goals and contributed 22 assists. The striker helped Al-Hilal win six titles during the period: two Saudi Leagues, two Saudi Arabian Super Cups and two Saudi King Cups. The numbers were released by the 'GE' portal. Michael had already been used by the club, but his talent was enhanced when he met an old acquaintance, coach Jorge Jesus. JJ was the one who asked the Flamengo board to sign the striker in 2020, after the player was elected revelation of the Brazilian Championship. 2019 wearing the Goiás shirt. Under Portuguese technical command, Michael started 90% of the matches he played (49 of 54) and was only left out of seven games in which Jorge Jesus was in charge of the team from 2023 and participated in the campaign of 34 consecutive victories, a world record. When saying goodbye to the striker in the 4-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, JJ took the player off the field in the 47th minute so he could have the opportunity to be applauded by the fans one last time. Michael gets emotional in farewell Michael posted it on his social media a message to say goodbye to the club and Al-Hilal fans. In the video, images and moves of the striker wearing the shirt of the greatest Saudi champion and where he thanks him for all the moments, good and bad, he had during his period in the Arab country.
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