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Journalist indicates that Gerson could appear in Flamengo's rivals in 2026
14 Set 2025 | 16:22
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14 Set 2025 | 18:56 |
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Since 2011, the club hasn't had a coach from January to December of a single season, a feat last achieved by Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Filipe Luís is poised to break that streak in 2025 , and for Arrascaeta , this is one of the secrets to the team's success.
"I believe the most important thing, after so long, is to have a coach. Almost a year, after a long time without that, to continue the work. Each of us knows how Filipe Luís works; we have to give our all for the benefit of the club . That's how good it is. We're happy with him and our teammates; we've achieved important things," said Flamengo 's number 10.
In the 2-0 victory over Juventude in Caxias do Sul, Arrascaeta opened the scoring in the 31st minute of the first half after a precise pass from Saúl. In the closing stages, Jorge Carrascal crossed and Emerson Royal scored his first goal for the Manto Sagrado . The two headers ended a historic drought: the team hadn't won at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium since 1997.
"It's never easy playing here. So much so that we hadn't won in Caxias for over 28 years . It shows the strength of the team in all competitions. The important thing was to keep winning to stay top, and we treated the game like another final," Arrascaeta added.
With Filipe Luís in charge, Mais Querido reached 50 points in the Brazilian Championship and still has one game less than its competitors. Palmeiras is in second place with 46 points and two games pending, while Cruzeiro has 44 in third place. The next match will be in the Copa Libertadores, on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, against Estudiantes at Maracanã.
After a 2-0 victory over Juventude, the Mais Querido coach praises the team's intensity, reaffirms his commitment to the project and explains his decision to refuse.
14 Set 2025 | 18:43 |
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In a press conference this Sunday (14), after the 2-0 victory over Juventude in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship , Filipe Luís highlighted the team's level of intensity this season. The result broke a taboo of almost 28 years without a victory for Mais Querido in Caxias do Sul, reinforcing the team's positive moment in the national tournament.
When asked about the offer from Fenerbahçe of Turkey, Filipe Luís said he was flattered by the foreign interest , but emphasized that it wasn't the right time to leave. The coach revealed he was clear about his professional goals and emphasized that he was focused on his current job.
"First, when other clubs call, it makes me very happy. Because there's recognition of our work and what we're doing day to day. But this isn't the right time. I know my goal, I'm very clear about what I want for my life and my career . This wasn't the right time. Obviously, I have a commitment to these players and this club, and I want to honor it," he explained.
FOCUS NOW TURNED TO THE LIBERTADORES
With Filipe Luís in charge, Flamengo reached 50 points in the Brazilian Championship and still has one game less. Palmeiras is in second place, with 46 points in two games to play , while Cruzeiro, in third, has 44. The club's next match will be on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, against Estudiantes for the Copa Libertadores.
With a goal from the Uruguayan in the first half and Royal in the second half, Mais Querido overcomes initial pressure from the team from Rio Grande do Sul and maintains its advantage.
14 Set 2025 | 17:58 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS). The Rio de Janeiro team won 2-0 away from home and broke a 28-year winless streak at the stadium.
Juventude started the match with intensity at Alfredo Jaconi, exploiting Nenê's set pieces and posing a threat to Rossi's goal. Gradually, Flamengo adjusted its defense and began to control possession. The goal came in the 31st minute, when Saúl delivered a precise cross and Arrascaeta headed the ball into the back of the net, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team.
ROSSI HOLDS THE ADVANTAGE
After the break, Juventude increased the pressure, creating chances from balls lofted into the box. In one of the most dangerous plays, Rossi made two consecutive saves on rebounds before the referee ruled the play offside . Even under pressure, Juventude maintained a solid stance to manage the result.
Flamengo 's second goal came in the second half. In the 41st minute, Allan delivered a beautiful cross from the edge of the box, finding Emerson Royal almost in Jandrei's penalty area. The full-back headed it firmly into the net, extending the Flamengo's lead.
With goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal, Mengão achieved another away victory and maintained its lead in the Brazilian Championship, increasing the gap to its direct rivals before its next Copa Libertadores match.
It is worth remembering that Mais Querido returns to the field next Thursday (18), at Maracanã. The Rio de Janeiro team faces Estudiantes in the first game of the Libertadores quarterfinals , where Flamengo is looking for its fourth championship.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper, trained at the Rio Grande do Sul team, refused to renew his contract and could reinforce Mengão after Matheus Cunha's confirmed departure to Cruzeiro.
14 Set 2025 | 17:03 |
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Goalkeeper Gabriel Grando, 25 , who came through Grêmio's youth ranks, has become one of the most talked about names on the market after losing his place with the arrival of experienced goalkeeper Tiago Volpi.
Seeking more opportunities to play from 2026 onwards, the player recently rejected a renewal proposal with the Rio Grande do Sul club , whose current contract runs until December 2026. The board is already admitting to negotiating him permanently after failed attempts at an agreement.
Grando's name has gained traction at Flamengo , given the need for a replacement in the squad. Matheus Cunha signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro and will play for the Minas Gerais team next season, opening a gap in the Flamengo goalkeeping team.
Internally, the Grêmio goalkeeper is highly regarded by the Rio de Janeiro coaching staff, according to several local portals that monitor the Rio de Janeiro club's transfer market activity. Flamengo thus sees a strategic signing opportunity.
Standing at 6'4" and with experience in national competitions, Grando emerges as a promising alternative to fill the shoes of Matheus Cunha. The Mais Querido's interest reinforces the search for another athlete to compete with Rossi.
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