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17 Ago 2025 | 17:05
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22 Abr 2025 | 10:17 |
On the eve of facing LDU , this Tuesday (22), for the Libertadores, Flamengo arrives motivated by a promising start from Arrascaeta in the Brazilian Championship . The number 14 leads three fundamental statistics of the competition: goals scored , direct participation in goals and clear chances created .
According to the "R10 Score" portal, Arrascaeta also has the best performance average in the championship so far: 8.69 in four games.
The Uruguayan has scored four goals — against Vitória , Juventude and two against Grêmio — and provided two assists , both in the 6-0 win over Jaconero, totaling six direct participations in goals. No other player has surpassed this number in the current edition of Serie A. In addition, he is the leader in the ranking of clear chances created, with four so far.
Arrascaeta played in four of Flamengo 's five games in the Brasileirão. He only missed the opening match against Internacional . He started in all the matches he played, but did not directly participate in any goals except in the derby against Vasco, the team's last match in the competition.
Other Flamengo athletes also appear prominently in the championship numbers. Wesley , for example, is eighth in duels won (34) and one of those who played the most, with 450 minutes on the field.
Defenders Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz dominate the ranking of successful passes. Pereira is the overall leader, with 430 passes, followed by Ortiz, with 356. Erick Pulgar also appears on the list, occupying tenth place with 291 passes.
Before seeking to maintain its good performance in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores . This Tuesday (22), at 7 pm (Brasília time), the team faces LDU, in Quito, in a match valid for the third round of the group stage.
The top scorer scored twice in the first few minutes, Plata extended the lead in the second half and the Colorado team was unable to react in front of their fans at Beira Rio.
17 Ago 2025 | 20:30 |
Flamengo secured a solid victory and remained top of the Brazilian Championship in the 20th round. Filipe Luís's team won 3-1, with goals from Pedro (twice) and Plata for Mengão, and Borré's goal for the Colorados.
Within the first minute, Vitinho received a yellow card and was suspended for Colorado's next match. The play seemed to portend trouble for the home team, which soon proved to be the case. Six minutes later, Arrascaeta found Varela, who headed the ball to Pedro to open the scoring. Shortly after, the Uruguayan got back in the game, setting up the number 9, who made no mistake: 2-0.
Internacional even tried to respond with shots from Aguirre and Borré, but without much danger for Rossi. On the other side, Rubro-Negro remained in control and even saw Léo Pereira nearly extend his lead with a bicycle kick that hit the post.
After the break, Colorado came back more aggressive. Gustavo Prado created good opportunities and forced Rossi into two important saves . The comeback, however, was hampered by the visiting team's defensive solidity.
The punishment came in the 16th minute, when Saúl won the ball back from the Colorado attack and passed it to Plata. The striker finished with style to make it 3-0, silencing part of the stadium. From then on, the Gauchos tried to push back, but their lack of precision kept the score intact. The Mais Querido almost scored the fourth through Ayrton Lucas, but Anthoni was denied.
The match gradually cooled down in Porto Alegre. Inter looked for space, but found the red-and-black defense alert and well-positioned. Substitutions were made on both sides, and when the team from Rio Grande do Sul brought on some starters, they managed to break the deadlock with Borré in the 47th minute of the second half.
Flamengo now returns to the field again against Internacional, however, this time, for the Copa Libertadores da América, next Wednesday (20). It is worth remembering that the Rio de Janeiro team achieved a 1-0 victory, in the game held at Maracanã.
Despite being suggested to Mais Querido in this window, the midfielder still has a distant future at the Rio de Janeiro club, which prioritizes other positions in the market.
17 Ago 2025 | 19:19 |
Midfielder Arthur, currently without a place at Juventus, was offered to Flamengo this transfer window. The player, who is close to returning to Grêmio , was analyzed by the Flamengo board, but without progress.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande, on his YouTube channel, the Rio de Janeiro club only sounded out values , in a move considered routine behind the scenes, but did not open negotiations for his signing.
Arthur emerged as a promising player at Barcelona, but failed to maintain regularity in European football. He played for Juventus, Liverpool, and Girona without much success. Last season, on loan to Fiorentina, he performed well and managed to regain some of his prestige.
For Juventus, the Brazilian made 63 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Still, he's not in the Italian club's plans, and they're considering a permanent exit.
While Arthur's name is being circulated on the transfer market, Flamengo remains focused on strengthening other positions. A center forward and a goalkeeper are the main targets for José Boto's football department.
After speculation about a return to Brazil and the risk of a ban for betting manipulation, West Ham director guarantees the number 10's permanence
17 Ago 2025 | 18:57 |
Lucas Paquetá, a Flamengo talent who currently plays for West Ham, has been linked to a major transfer controversy this summer. The midfielder was speculated about a possible return to the club, having faced accusations of involvement in sports betting manipulation, which could even result in a permanent ban from football.
However, Paquetá was acquitted and was free to pursue his career . In response to the speculation, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady gave a definitive answer about the number 10's future.
In a recent interview, Karren Brady highlighted the English club's confidence in Lucas Paquetá's continued presence. According to the director, there is no intention of negotiating the player during this transfer window.
" I think he wants to stay here, and we definitely want him to stay. So the fact is, he's going to stay here," Brady said, putting an end to rumors about a possible transfer.
In addition to confirming his continued presence, the English director also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of a turbulent period in the midfielder's career. The match-fixing accusation generated uncertainty about his future , both at club level and internationally.
"It was a very difficult time in Lucas's life. It was a very serious accusation that hung over him , and the FA wanted to ban him for life. So the seriousness of the situation was enormous," explained Karren Brady.