Soccer
13 Out 2024 | 20:38 |
0
During the program "Donos da Bola", shown on October 3, presenter and former player Neto harshly criticized the player Flamengo, questioning the Rio club's ability to advance to the final of the Copa do Brasil, playing against Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena. The clash is scheduled for next Sunday, October 20th, and will decide who will be the finalist in the competition. According to Neto, Rubro-Negro will not be able to overcome Corinthians in São Paulo, even with the star cast they have. He also highlighted the performance of coach Ramón Díaz and made controversial comments about Flamengo's fans, calling them "outsourced".
Neto, who is known for his strong and direct opinions, spared no criticism of coach Ramón Díaz. "It's because Ramón Díaz is very bad, a very weak coach. Because if Ramón Díaz puts in the starting lineup, it would be a different story," said the former athlete. According to him, the Argentine coach did not know how to take advantage of the squad's potential in the first game of the Copa do Brasil semi-final, held at Maracanã. Neto highlighted that, even with players like De La Cruz, Gerson, Arrascaeta, Pulgar and Bruno Henrique, Flamengo did not demonstrate the superiority that was expected. "You're no better than Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena. This team of guys... you're no better", said the presenter, making clear his confidence in the strength of Corinthians playing at home.
FLAMENGO HAS THE STRONGEST CLUB MOMENT
In addition to criticizing Flamengo's technical and tactical performance, Neto commented on the failure of goalkeeper Hugo Souza in the move that led to the goal by left-back Alex Sandro, from Corinthians. "In Alex Sandro's goal, unfortunately Hugo failed to choose the wrong side, but he played a lot", said the presenter, considering that, despite the crucial error, Hugo had a good performance in the rest of the match. Neto also suggested that Flamengo could have built a much bigger lead in the first half, but did not. "Was there supposed to be around 10 for Flamengo in the first half? It was, but football only lasts 45 minutes? Or 90 minutes?", he asked, alluding to the fact that Corinthians also created opportunities, even with less ball possession and volume of the game.
Neto highlighted that Corinthians, despite being less imposing on the field in the first game, had clear chances to score that could have changed the result of the match. "Corinthians had three chances: ball hit the post, shot from Garra, from Romero," said the former player, suggesting that the São Paulo team could be more effective at home, especially with the support of their fans.A Neto's confidence in Corinthians' victory in São Paulo reflects the expectation that the team led by Luxemburgo can recover from the defeat at Maracanãand, thus, reverse the score at Neo Química Arena, guaranteeing a place in the World Cup final from Brazil.
CAST EVER STRONGER FLAMENGO WILL BE
Another controversial point in Neto's statements was his criticism of Flamengo fans. The presenter stated that the red and black fans are "outsourced", a term he had already used on other occasions to belittle the fans' relationship with the club. "And another thing: outsourced fans, you are outsourced", said Neto, suggesting that the Flamengo fans would be less passionate or less involved compared to others, such as Corinthians. This statement, naturally, generated heated reactions on social media, with Flamengo fans defending themselves and questioning the presenter's stance. Flamengo's fans, recognized for their passion and for being one of the biggest in Brazil, would hardly let such a strong criticism go unnoticed.
These statements by Neto took place two days after the first game of the Copa do Brasil semi-final, held at Maracanã , where Flamengo won 1-0. Despite the favorable result, the presenter highlighted the flaws and difficulties faced by the Rio team, believing that the return match, at the Neo Química Arena, will be completely different. For him, Corinthians is capable of reversing the score and eliminating Flamengo, even given the minimal advantage obtained by Rubro-Negro in Rio de Janeiro.
Defeat at Maracanã forces Mais Querido to win away from home by two goals to continue in the competition and the coach explains about the youth team's defenders
01 Ago 2025 | 23:00 |
0
Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG 1-0 on Thursday night (1), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The result forces the Rio de Janeiro club to seek qualification away from home, at Arena MRV. To advance directly, the team needs to win by at least two goals. If they achieve a simple victory, the spot will be decided on penalties. A draw favors Galo.
During the post-match press conference, coach Filipe Luís commented on the decision to maintain the starting defensive formation against the Minas Gerais opponent. He said the decision was made considering the complexity of the match and the physical strain on the players.
"I think defense is a delicate area. I don't like to change the back line; I try to change it as little as possible. Considering the wear and tear you mentioned, there's also the opponent. They're a team that causes us a lot of problems in the back line," said the Flamengo coach.
Filipe Luís also mentioned the defensive risks Atlético-MG's attack posed, highlighting the offensive prowess of players like Hulk, Rony, and Cuello . The decision to preserve the squad's young defenders was precisely due to this scenario.
Filipe Luís talks about Flamengo's youth defenders: "It wouldn't be fair to the kids"
" I didn't think it would be fair to the boys to play this game. I believe that always playing in defense is a more delicate situation, and the attack with Hulk, Rony, and Cuello would create difficulties for our back line. That's why I chose to keep them. But, if we need them against Ceará, or even in the second leg, I know we have João and Cleiton," added the coach.
Before the reunion with Atlético-MG, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship this Sunday (03). The match will be against Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, valid for the 18th round of the competition. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel.
In a tight game at Presidente Vargas Stadium, the teams remain tied at 0-0 and the decision for a place in the semifinals will be made in next week's match.
01 Ago 2025 | 22:00 |
0
On Thursday afternoon (31), Flamengo Women faced Fortaleza at Presidente Vargas Stadium, in Fortaleza (CE), for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship. The score ended 0-0 after 90 minutes of balance and intense marking , keeping the dispute for a place in the semifinals of the competition open. The decisive clash is scheduled for next week, in Rio de Janeiro.
The first half was marked by intense midfield battles and few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Despite their technically demanding efforts, Mais Querido struggled against the home team's strong marking.
The red-and-blacks ' best chances came from set pieces: a free kick taken by Carol Martins and a corner kick taken by Isabela Nunes , which ended with a header from Brendha and a good save from the opposing goalkeeper. The scoreless draw remained until halftime.
In the second half, Flamengo continued to try to open the scoring, but again encountered resistance from Fortaleza's defense. The game remained tight, with many physical duels and little attacking activity from either side. The substitutions made by coach Filipe Torres didn't have the desired effect, and the intensity of the match dropped considerably. In the end, in stoppage time, Isabela Nunes crossed to Emilly, who fought back, and Alice shot over the bar—the last real chance before the final whistle.
Before the decisive quarter-final match, Mengão debuts in the U-20 Women's Carioca Championship this Sunday (3), against União Central, at 11 am, in Gávea. The coaching staff takes advantage of the state duel to maintain the athletes' rhythm and adjust the team for the return match against Fortaleza, where only a victory guarantees direct qualification for the semi-final of the Brasileirão in the category.
After a 1-0 loss at Maracanã in the Copa do Brasil, the Mais Querido coach says he will try to reverse the score away from home and highlights planning
01 Ago 2025 | 21:30 |
0
Flamengo lost 1-0 to Atlético-MG this Thursday (1st) at Maracanã in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the negative result, coach Filipe Luís believes the match remains open and that Flamengo is fully capable of seeking qualification away from home. The second leg will be held at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.
Filipe Luís reveals his goal at Flamengo: "Brazilian and Libertadores are priorities"
"The Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores are priorities, but I came in to win . Just like in the Ceará game, I'm prepared to win with the players I believe are the best. Of course, in the second leg, we'll try to turn things around. In my opinion, it's wide open. We know it's difficult to play in our opponent's stadium, but just as they won here, we can win there," said Filipe Luís in the post-match press conference.
When asked about the absence of some important names in the match, the commander explained that the decision to rest players was made strategically , taking into account the physical wear and tear and the tactical fit thought out for the Flamengo match.
"It was a plan in which I decided on the players. None of them had been ruled out, but I believe that given their current run of form, it wouldn't be wise to play them today and Sunday as well. And also that they fit in with the game plan I had envisioned for the match. In the other game, Arrascaeta was on the field and didn't benefit from that plan. I opted for other changes, to rest him so he could have some training sessions and be in good shape next week," he added.
To qualify for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Flamengo will have to beat Atlético-MG by two goals in Belo Horizonte. If the Rio de Janeiro team wins by just one goal, the match will go to penalties. A draw favors Atlético-MG, who have the advantage after the result at Maracanã.
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
See previous
