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Former Corinthians player retires with a revelation: “I missed playing for Flamengo”
18 Set 2025 | 13:45
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O Flamengowill have another absence for the last matches of the season. After winning the fifth championship, midfielder Arrascaeta confirmed that he will need to undergo knee surgery, scheduled for next week. The meniscus injury, which the player had been suffering to help the team, now keeps him away from the rest of the club's commitments this year. This news brings an additional challenge for Flamengo, who, even with their place in the Libertadores guaranteed, are looking to end the year with good results.
Arrascaeta explained that the decision to undergo surgery was inevitable. In his words, the player reported that the meniscus problem caused him limitations in training and, as time passed, the pain intensified. "I tried to help my teammates in the best way possible and I feel accomplished," said the Uruguayan. Arthroscopy, recommended to correct the knee injury, is a minimally invasive procedure, but requires recovery time, which ends the season for Flamengo's number 14.
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Arrascaeta's recovery must be treated with caution, as he is a fundamental part of the red and black squad. Experts indicate that recovery after meniscus arthroscopy may vary, depending on the athlete's clinical condition. With adequate planning, Flamengo will be able to count on Arrascaeta fully recovered for the next season, which is fundamental for the club's aspirations in national and international competitions.
Another name that inspires medical care in Flamengois Nicolás De la Cruz. Since arriving at the club, it was known that the Uruguayan player had a chronic problem in his right knee, synovitis. De la Cruz's situation became more delicate recently, with the intensification of training in the Uruguayan national team under the command of coach Marcelo Bielsa, known for his high-intensity training style, which ended up worsening the midfielder's physical condition.
NEW PLAYERS IN DM
With the place secured in next year's Libertadores, the Flamengo will be able to manage the return of Arrascaeta and De la Cruz with more peace of mind. The commission The coach plans to use the time between seasons to carry out intensive monitoring of the athletes and ensure that both return in full physical condition for the new season. This period of recovery and preparation could help the club avoid further injuries and have a complete squad for next year's tournaments.
Striker scores after 14 seconds against Estudiantes, surpassing the records of former players and consolidating himself as one of the club's top scorers
18 Set 2025 | 22:53 |
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Forward Pedro needed just 14 seconds to open the scoring for Flamengo against Estudiantes in a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. The lightning strike became the Rubro-Negro's fastest goal in the competition's history , surpassing Gerson's record and also surpassing Lucas Paquetá's historic mark, which held the club's fastest goal in an official match.
Until then, Flamengo 's fastest goal in the Libertadores was Gerson's, who had scored after 56 seconds against Bolívar, in 2024. Even so, in the current edition of the tournament, Pedro's goal was the second fastest overall , behind only Artur's goal, from Botafogo, which shook the net against LDU after 13 seconds in the round of 16.
293 games
148 goals
35 assists
According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's board intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season. Internally, there's no sign of the striker's dissatisfaction with the club.
After beating Estudiantes at Maracanã this Thursday (18), Mengão faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place again at the Rio de Janeiro team's stadium.
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
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Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
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