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Photo of José Boto with Pedro indicates reconciliation after controversy at Flamengo
10 Ago 2025 | 19:21
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06 Jan 2025 | 09:41 |
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At just 16 years old, Ryan Roberto left a legacy excellent impression upon debuting for Flamengo in the rout of 5-0 over Cruzeiro-PB, in the Copa São Paulo Junior Football. In just five minutes on the field, the young striker scored a goal and won over the red and black fans, who are already showing enthusiasm with the potential of the new jewel of the base.
Performance impresses and generates comments on the networks
Ryan's performance not only excited the fans, but also generated some concern regarding the possibility of European clubs, like Real Madrid, monitor the player. On social media, a fan joked:
“Now, Florentino Pérez is coming after Ryan.”
Another Flamengo fan highlighted the importance of the club ensuring more rights over the athlete:
“Buy the rest of Ryan's percentage! He’s probably the biggest name at the base today.”
In fact, the specialized page 'Conexão Real Madrid' commented on the < b>potential of the player:
“Player to watch in the Copinha: Ryan Roberto (16 years old) – left winger and attacking midfielder. A lot of techniqueand he already debuted with a goal.”
Development with caution
Despite the excitement, Flamengo takes a careful approach with Ryan Roberto, who was born in 2008 and is already competing in a tournament with a limit for players born up to 2004. In his debut against Cruzeiro-PB, the young man started on the bench and was applauded by the fans at the Estádio Municipal Francisco Ribeiro Nogueira, in Mogi das Cruzes, when he entered the second half.
Shortly after his entry, in the 32nd minute, Ryan took advantage of a rebound from the opposing goalkeeper and scored a beautiful goal through coverage, sealing his debut with a flourish. After the game, emotionally, he declared:
“I have no words to describe the emotion of scoring in the Copinha on my debut.”
Next challenges
With his good performance, Ryan Roberto hopes to gain more minutes in Flamengo's next match for the second round of the Group 23 of Copinha. Rubro-Negro will face Zumbi-AL on Wednesday (08), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). Both teams won in their debut, and the winner of this clash will advance to the next phase.
Ryan remains one of Flamengo's big bets for the future, with the potential to be another “creation of the nest” to shine on the pitch.
With two goals from Ana Papel and one from Campos, Meninas da Gávea maintains 100% success in the Carioca Sub-20 and is already thinking about the Brasileirão semifinal
10 Ago 2025 | 21:00 |
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Flamengo's U-20 women's team achieved another excellent result on Sunday morning (10), defeating Real Heips 3-0 in Gávea, in the qualifying phase of the Campeonato Carioca. With the victory, the Meninas da Gávea remain undefeated in the competition. The goals were scored by Ana Papel, twice, and Campos, who closed the score.
The game started off with a bang for Flamengo . In the first minute, Condorelli launched an attack, and Ana Papel capitalized on a defensive error to open the scoring. With the advantage, the team controlled possession, but the rest of the first half was marked by few clear-cut opportunities , maintaining the 1-0 lead until halftime.
In the second half, the red-and-black team stepped up their game and quickly extended their lead . In the 12th minute, Isa Kotait crossed into the box, Ana Papel's header was saved by the goalkeeper, but she capitalized on the rebound to score her second goal of the match.
With the game under control, coach Filipe Torres made changes that made the team faster. The third goal came from a beautiful collective move: Condorelli delivered another precise pass, Raika and Nina exchanged passes, and Campos finished, sealing the 3-0 victory.
Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (13) to face Corinthians , away from home, in the first leg of the semi-final of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship. The clash will be decisive for the team's aspirations in the national competition.
Ecuadorian striker scored one goal, created four chances and completed all 29 attempted passes, an unprecedented feat for Mais Querido since records began
10 Ago 2025 | 20:30 |
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Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata had a significant night in Flamengo's Brazilian Championship victory over Mirassol . Playing at the Maracanã, the forward scored a goal and completed all 29 of his attempted passes , achieving 100% accuracy, a feat not seen at the club since this type of statistic began to be recorded in 2025, for matches with at least one goal scored by the player.
In addition to his historic feat for the Red-Blacks , Plata became the first player in the current Brasileirão to combine perfect passing accuracy with a goal in a single match. His reading of the game, movement without the ball, and quick decision-making were crucial to the team's collective performance.
Plata wasn't limited to just finishing. He was the Flamengo player who created the most scoring opportunities against Mirassol, creating four clear chances for his teammates. This versatility, combining quality finishing with contribution to attacking build-up play , reinforces the Ecuadorian's importance in coach Filipe Luís's tactical scheme.
Since arriving, the striker has shown consistency and has increasingly adapted to the team. Despite his short time at the club, he's already establishing a connection with the fans, who are beginning to see him as a key player for the season.
This season, Gonzalo Plata has racked up impressive stats. In 15 games, he's scored three goals and provided three assists, while also leading the squad in key passes (26) and successful dribbles (23). According to Sofascore data, in nine games this year, he's scored one goal, three assists, made ten key passes, made 14 dribbles, won 41 balls, and conceded one penalty , with a performance average of 6.93.
Teams face each other three times in eight days for the Libertadores and Brasileirão, and Mengão's goalkeeper highlights planning and focus on each game.
10 Ago 2025 | 19:35 |
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The sequence of duels between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul begins this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Goalkeeper Rossi explained that Flamengo is prepared to deal with commitments in different competitions , highlighting the importance of remaining calm and focused at each stage.
" They are two different competitions, each competition has its own differences . We will always try to play to win. We know that there are 180 minutes in the Libertadores and, in the middle of that, we have the Brasileirão game," he said before concluding.
" We'll first prepare for the Libertadores game , then the Brasileirão game, and only then think about the Libertadores again. We have to stay calm," said the goalkeeper who was important in Flamengo's victory over Mirassol.
The first meeting will be on Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the Libertadores . On Sunday (17), the teams will face each other again for the Brasileirão, at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio Stadium. The final duel takes place the following Wednesday (20), also at Beira-Rio, starting at 9:30 pm, deciding who will advance to the quarterfinals of the continental tournament.
After falling in the Copa do Brasil, both teams sought to regain confidence. Last Saturday (09), Mengão beat Mirassol 2-1 at Maracanã , securing the symbolic title of the first round of the Brasileirão. Internacional beat Bragantino 3-1 away from home, ending a four-game winless streak.
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