AFTER FLAMENGO'S DRAW, TITE REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN LIBERTADORES DEBUTS; SEE RETROSPECT

Last Sunday (1), Flamengo and Corinthians were involved in great confusion in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. In this way, the clubs were denounced by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) and even the ball boys were involved.

At the end of the match, Yuri Alberto violently tackled Wesley, the winger of More Dear< /a>. Thus, the red and black players attacked the attacker to demand violence. Thus, the athletes from the São Paulo team entered the field and widespread confusion ensued, culminating in three expulsions.

In addition to the players and two teams, ball boys from the Neo Química Arena were also reported. This is because the professionals were late in returning the balls, hampering the progress of the match. In the first half, the referee signaled another ten minutes of stoppage time, but the game barely progressed. Thus, the fine can reach R$ 100 thousand.

Flamengo and Corinthians were framed in article 206. The complaint is valid due to the delay of both teams in the progress of the match. Thus, the punishment for such an act varies from R$100 to R$1,000. Clubs can also be included in 257.

“It is believed that the disorder reached significant proportions, making it extremely difficult to identify everyone involved. The incident, undeniably, went beyond the limits of a regular football match, compromising the discipline and ethics of the sport, receiving widespread social disapproval”, says the excerpt from the complaint.

Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.

"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.

In addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.

"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.

Flamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.

Flamengo remains alive in three competitions this season, but has not been playing good football. During the Arena SBT program this past Tuesday (3), former player Cicinho harshly criticized Mais Querido and took the opportunity to highlight that the club will not win titles this season.

"Flamengo cannot to be Brazilian champion. At the beginning of last year I said that Flamengo wouldn't win anything in 2023, and imagine not now. In the Libertadores, I don't know, but the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. said Cicinho.

Cicinho's words reflect a critical view of Mais Querido's current situation. Last season, Rubro-Negro did not win major titles. Therefore, the former player highlighted that it is necessary to be concerned if this problem persists.

Seeking to improve its football, Flamengo focuses on the next matches of the season. Mais Querido will have three major decisions in September. This is because, Rubro-Negro faces Bahia in the Copa do Brasil and Peñarol in the Libertadores.

Thus, the red-black squad reappears at CT Ninho do Urubu this Thursday (5) to give start of the preparation for the clash against Bahia, valid for the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil, on September 12th.