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02 Out 2025 | 09:58 |
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Carlo Ancelotti was asked about calling up Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus to the Brazilian national team . The Italian coach highlighted the player's characteristics and compared his style to that of Flamengo striker Pedro .
Ancelotti compares Flamengo's Pedro to Igor Jesus: "The national team needs other attackers with this profile"
"Igor Jesus is a striker with a distinct personality. The national team, in an important competition like the World Cup, needs a center forward with this profile : strong in the box, good in the air, a fighter, and quality in duels. I saw his game against Betis and really liked it, that's why I called him up," said Ancelotti.
He then reinforced the importance of having players with this style: "I think the national team needs other attackers with this profile. It could be Kaio Jorge, Pedro from Flamengo ... because sometimes you control the game , cross a lot of balls, and you need a center forward," the Italian concluded.
Despite the mention, Ancelotti did not call up Pedro. For the national team's upcoming matches, the center forwards chosen were Igor Jesus, Matheus Cunha, and Richarlison. Pedro has not been called up to the Brazilian national team since August 2024, when he suffered a serious injury that sidelined him for seven months after rupturing a knee ligament .
No Flamengo players have been called up for Brazil's matches against South Korea and Japan . Therefore, coach Filipe Luís will have a full squad during the FIFA International Day in October. Despite this, other South American teams have yet to announce their squads.
With Pedro available, Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro this Thursday (02), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship . Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 54 points, four more than Raposa, who is in third place.
The Raposa striker lived the peak of his career wearing the Mengão shirt, where he became a historic idol and has already declared his support for the club.
02 Out 2025 | 08:59 |
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After making his mark at Flamengo, it's time for a reunion. For the first time since leaving the club, Gabigol will face the "Mais Querido" at Maracanã . Before the match, the striker took social media by storm with a post that intrigued both the nation and Cruzeiro fans.
The player posted a photo of a cleat with a heart divided into two: half red, half blue. The image sparked different interpretations . Some believed it represented the striker's connection with Flamengo and Cruzeiro. Others, however, saw a personal message, suggesting that Gabriel and Rafaella Santos, Neymar's sister, were expecting a child.
Speculation took over the internet:
Despite the expectations, Gabigol is expected to start the game on the bench. The starting spot belongs to Kaio Jorge, the competition's top scorer and a key player in attack for Leonardo Jardim's team. The former Flamengo player has even publicly called for more playing time.
The duel between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Rubro-Negro leads the Brasileirão with 54 points , while the Minas Gerais team occupies third place, with 50, but with one more game.
The striker, a product of Mengão, was one of the main targets of the transfer window and the Cottagers decided to act quickly.
02 Out 2025 | 08:44 |
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Revealed by Flamengo, Rodrigo Muniz has signed a contract extension with Fulham in England. The deal, which now runs until June 2030, reinforces the London club's confidence in the 24-year-old striker , who has established himself as an important member of the team.
Muniz arrived at Fulham in the 2023/24 season and was initially an option on the bench for Raúl Jiménez . Over time, however, he earned his place and is now considered crucial by coach Marco Silva. To date, he has played 76 games, scored 22 goals, and provided four assists for the English club.
The renewal, reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano , was seen as a strategic move by Fulham . The board rejected offers in the last transfer window, including from Champions League contenders Atalanta, believing in the striker's potential for growth.
After beating Cambridge United 1-0 in the Carabao Cup, Fulham returns to the field this Friday (3) in the Premier League . Away from home, the team faces Bournemouth at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Vitality Stadium, for the seventh round.
While Rodrigo Muniz is in great form in England, Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro this Thursday (02) , at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 54 points, four more than Raposa, who is in third place.
Mengão takes to the field this Thursday (2) to face Raposa in the 26th round of the Brasileirão with the expectation of staying ahead in the fight for the title
02 Out 2025 | 08:21 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (2), at Maracanã, in another crucial game for the Brasileirão 2025. The match against Cruzeiro promises an atmosphere of an early final, as it involves a direct confrontation in the fight for leadership.
The match begins at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), broadcast on SporTV on cable TV and Premiere on pay-per-view . The referee will be Ramon Abatti Abel, who has refereed 22 Flamengo matches, including the Super Cup final against Botafogo.
Maracanã will be packed once again. Tickets for the match are already sold out, and the nation is preparing a huge celebration at the stadium . Sales began on September 2nd, exclusively for Flamengo members, who received priority and special discounts. Later, on September 18th, sales opened to the general public.
The round pits leaders Flamengo against third-place Cruzeiro. Palmeiras is in second place with 52 points, while the Minas Gerais team has 50. With a win, Flamengo will open up a seven-point gap over Cruzeiro and a five-point gap over Palmeiras. If they lose, Palmeiras will reduce the gap to just one point and take second place.
Cruzeiro hasn't beaten Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro in the Brasileirão since 2010. The team's hope is coach Léo Jardim, nicknamed the "taboo breaker" by the Minas Gerais fans, as he has overseen the breaking of ten historic records since his arrival.
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