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AMEN JESUS! FAMOUS NUNS IN MARACANÃ TELL THEIR LOVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH AND FLAMENGO

In Rio de Janeiro, two women, Sisters Ana and Kamilla, found distinct vocations that intertwined in an unusual way. Both work in a hotel-residence for the elderly, fulfilling their religious vocation, but they also share a growing passion for the Most Dear

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Calling someone to perform a certain function" is what one of the definitions of vocation in the dictionary says. The religious vocation has always been present in the lives of Sisters Ana and Kamilla, who live and work in a hotel-residence for the elderly, while the vocation of Flamengo fans appeared little by little during her life in Rio de Janeiro. Sister Ana, 64 years old, is from Minas Gerais and has lived in Cidade Maravilhosa for almost seven years when she moved to coordinate the nursing home in Tijuca. Even with family members red-black in the family, Flamengo was not a present part of the nun's life, whose passion was truly awakened in 2019 with the arrival of Gabigol - whom she treats as the "pivot" of everything.


What I What caught our attention was when Gabigol arrived at Flamengo. This caught my attention a lot. He was talked about every day. As I watched a lot of the news, I became more interested. I started watching the game. I became excited, mainly because of the joy that Flamengo is. Flamengo is just a joy. These are people who are happy out of nowhere. It's just joy. That enchanted me. I watched the games and enjoyed them more and more - I told ge, before continuing:


Gabigol was the pivot of everything. He has a lot of charisma. This charisma erases any strong personality. This is part of it, this is his, this is his person. How many people love him? Gabigol is very loved, as are others, but he is very loved. The children make his gesture - he concluded. If Sister Ana's passion has a reason, Sister Kamilla's life was no different. The 24-year-old was raised in a cradle of passionate red and black people there in Piauí. It was through her family that Flamengo became present in Kamilla's life, but it was because of her religious vocation that she became closer to this passion.


Just over five years ago, Kamilla moved to Rio de Janeiro to fulfill his religious vocation and lived much of this time in Araruama, in the Lagos Region. It's only been four months since the young woman has been helping Sister Ana at the nursing home in Tijuca and it was at this moment that Flamengo became a constant. I knew she was a Flamengo fan and in love with Flamengo. But I never imagined that one day I would go to Maracanã. Sister Ana invited me and I already knew she was a Flamengo fan. But I also never imagined that one day I would go with her to Maracanã, being able to celebrate together. And she went, invited me, and of course I would never refuse an invitation like that - Sister Kamilla told ge and continued:

It was inexplicable. Just getting in there with a bunch of people. The first one I went to was Flamengo and São Paulo (for Brasileirão). We couldn't raise our arms because they were looking at us. I can't stay quiet in the game. I put my hand on my head, pat my leg, hold the medal. It's too much emotion. At the time of the goal, I don't even know how to explain it, what's in my hand flies - he concluded.


"There's room for everything when you love" was what Sister Ana said, who fits Flamengo into the routine which starts early, around 5am, just before the first prayer of the day alongside Sister Kamilla. If they are not at Maracanã, they are facing the television and, if their routine is busy, their cell phone is close by to follow the progress of the match. But what the sisters really like is being in the stands, where they feel more and more part of the crowd.

I fell in love watching the children with their parents, they were crying children cheering with their parents. Seeing the fans singing gives something to the heart. Only a Flamengo fan can understand what it's like to be at Maracanã on game day. I really turned red and black and I'm a normal fan, I paraded with a flag and everything for Flamengo and Vasco. I am a person of God who can be present in all environments - commented Ana.

Until the end of the Brasileirão, Flamengo has five games at Maracanã (Palmeiras, Fluminense, Bragantino, Atlético-MG and Cuiabá) and one objective: direct qualification to the Libertadores. The marathon starts this Wednesday night. Mathematically, the dream of the title still exists and Sister Ana is one of those red-and-black people who sticks to her chances. It's still possible to win (the title). You have to believe. You have to have hope. It helps. We have to believe until the last moment. It won't be an easy game (against Palmeiras). But there is everything to win and emerge victorious. I believe. Flamengo is capable of winning them all (the games at Maracanã). We have good players - said Ana, before Kamilla added: The players also have to believe. Just the fans are not enough. They have to do their part to look for it. You have to fight. You have to take risks. Flamengo faces Palmeiras, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro has 53 points in the table, six behind leader Botafogo.


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Chelsea coach talks about Flamengo while praising Brazilian football: "The level is the highest..."

The English team's coach highlighted watching all the games of the Brazilian Championship; the English team faces Fluminense this Tuesday (8), for the World Cup

Chelsea's Enzo Maresca highlighted watching all the games of the Brazilian Championship and mentioned Flamengo when praising the competition (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca highlighted watching all the games of the Brazilian Championship and mentioned Flamengo when praising the competition (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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After revealing that he had spoken to Filipe Luís , Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca mentioned Flamengo when praising Brazilian football. The English team will face Fluminense on Tuesday afternoon (8), in a game valid for the Club World Cup semi-final.





Enzo Maresca mentions Flamengo in an interview: "In this World Cup, between Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense, I'm watching several Brazilian football games."


He continued: "Two things are very clear about the Brazilian opponents. The first is the quality of the Brazilian player. It is probably the best possible. The second is the energy that you (Brazilians) have in these moments. The level is the highest possible," he declared, before concluding:

"I've always had respect for Brazil, it's one of the best countries, if not the best in the world when it comes to football. Now, I've been watching Grêmio games, so I've learned a lot ," concluded Enzo Maresca .

FLAMENGO BEAT CHELSEA IN THE WORLD CUP

It is worth remembering that Flamengo beat Chelsea in the group stage of the Club World Cup. At the time, the game was valid for the second round of the tournament and the Mais Querido won the match by a score of 3 to 1.

Palmeiras were eliminated by Chelsea in the Club World Cup. The English team took the lead with a goal from Cole Palmer. In the second half, Estêvão even managed to equalize, but with an own goal from Giay, Enzo Maresca's team advanced to the semifinals of the tournament.

FLUMINENSE X CHELSEA

Thus, Fluminense and Chelsea face each other this Tuesday (8), at 4 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the semi-final of the Club World Cup, in New Jersey. The game will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, SporTV, Cazé TV and DAZN.


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Flamengo reappears aiming for return to the Brazilian Championship against São Paulo

Mengão faces the São Paulo team this Saturday in the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship and needs a victory to remain at the top of the competition

Flamengo returns to training this Tuesday (8) with a view to the duel against São Paulo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo returns to training this Tuesday (8) with a view to the duel against São Paulo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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After having a day off last Monday (07), the Flamengo squad will return this Tuesday (08) at Ninho do Urubu. Led by Filipe Luís, the group continues its preparation for the match against São Paulo , which will have an important reinforcement for the game , valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.


According to the club's official schedule, activity at the CT begins at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , with full focus on the weekend's commitment to its return to the Brazilian football calendar after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup.


FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME


Flamengo 's next challenge is scheduled for Saturday (12), when Rubro-Negro hosts São Paulo , at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast live on Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed channel).

FLAMENGO IN THE LEAD OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo comes into the match as leaders of the Brazilian Championship. With 24 points from 11 games, Filipe Luís' team is tied for the top of the table with Cruzeiro , but has an advantage in goal difference: 20 to 9. The team's performance in the competition is crucial to keep the club in the running for the national title.

SITUATION IN THE CUPS

In addition to the good moment in the Brasileirão, Flamengo is also alive in the knockout competitions. In the Libertadores, it faces Internacional in the round of 16 , with games scheduled for August 13 and 20. In the Copa do Brasil, the opponent will be Atlético-MG, on July 30 and August 6 — a match that repeats the final of the 2024 edition.



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São Paulo will have the debut of an important reinforcement against Flamengo

Mengão will host the São Paulo team this Saturday at Maracanã for the Brasileirão and the opponent will have an important return for the clash

São Paulo coach Crespo appears in the BID and could debut against Flamengo - Photo: Reproduction/São Paulo
São Paulo coach Crespo appears in the BID and could debut against Flamengo - Photo: Reproduction/São Paulo

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São Paulo will have an important reinforcement off the field in the duel against Flamengo, next Saturday (12), for the Brazilian Championship. Hernán Crespo, announced as the team's new coach, had his name published in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) this Monday (07) and is free to command the team at Maracanã. The match, valid for the 13th round, is scheduled for 4:30 pm (Brasília time).


The Argentine takes over after the dismissal of Luis Zubeldía, who was dismissed due to his inconsistent performance in the Brasileirão. Even though the team is still in the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil, the tricolor board understood that the campaign in the national tournamentwith only 12 points in 12 gameswas insufficient . São Paulo currently occupies 14th place, with two wins, six draws and four losses.


CRESPO MEETS FLAMENGO AGAIN


This will actually be a comeback for Crespo. He already managed São Paulo in 2021, a year in which he faced Flamengo only once — and was defeated with authority . On July 25, Rubro-Negro won 5-1 at Maracanã, with a stellar performance by Bruno Henrique, who scored three goals. Gustavo Henrique and Welington (own goal) also scored, while Arboleda opened the scoring for the visitors.

FLAMENGO LEADS THE CHAMPIONSHIP


The leader of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo, has 24 points in 11 matches — double the score of São Paulo. Tite's team has won seven games, drawn three and lost only one: to Cruzeiro, away from home, with a penalty goal in second-half injury time. This Saturday's match will be the team's first match after the Club World Cup. The match will be broadcast on Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).



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