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Flamengo Women faces São Paulo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17)
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The defeat of Vinícius Júnior in the Ballon d'Or awards this past Monday (28) caused outrage among everyone Brazilians and a large part of the football world. After all, the Flamengo kid shone last season and was seen as a big favorite. After the end of the ceremony, some names that have a history at Flamengo, such as Adriano Imperador, Arrascaeta, Lucas Paquetá, Obina and Olivinha reacted to the result.
CHECK OUT THE REACTIONS OF THE RUBRO-BLACK IDOLS
ADRIANO EMPERADOR
“May God forgive these bad people”;
DRAG
“Your legacy is greater than an award. 01 we already know who he is”;
ANDREAS PEREIRA
“Best in the real world”
RODINEI
“When the system realizes that you don't bend… it becomes uncomfortable, becomes angry and concentrates its forces to oppress you. The system is f… the system is cowardly”
“Vini, my brother, be sure that for us Brazilians, you are our best in the world, always keep that beautiful smile on your face with that humility and dancing in the faces of the envious”;
LUCAS PAQUETÁ
“Just so you know that I'm proud to say that I'm your friend, that I admire you and I root for you more than any victory of mine! How I admire your story and the person you have become! You are the best! Even if they say otherwise! I love you and we are closer than ever! Always forward”
BERRIO
LORRAN
“Football created by the poor and stolen by the rich”
OLIVINHA
“UNBELIEVABLE! Giving this award to Rodri and not to Vini Jr is absurdly stupid, perhaps one of the biggest injustices I've ever seen. Nothing against Rodri, who is a very good player, but, in my opinion, Vini had a much better season and deserved this award.
What What else does Vini need to do to win this award, anyway? This season's awards are bizarre. I can imagine Vini's frustration at that moment. He had an absurd season and was left without the prize.”
OBINA
(Emojis with “crying” and photo next to Vini Jr as a child).
VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR'S OUTLET
After the end of the awards ceremony , where Vini Jrdid not attend, the star spoke out on social media and wrote: “I will do it ten times if necessary. They are not prepared.”
So, after the disappointment, Vini Jr now focuses on giving come back on top and try to win the prize this season. Next Saturday (2), Flamengo's youngster will face Valencia, away from home, at the Mestalla Stadium, where he suffered one of the worst racist attacks in Spain.
Mengão will have a decisive duel in the quarterfinals of the competition against the club from La Plata and Filipe Luís will have an activity to choose the starting 11
17 Set 2025 | 08:06 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), when they face Estudiantes (ARG), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Preparations for the match will be completed this Wednesday (17), with the last training session led by Filipe Luís , at Ninho do Urubu.
During the training session, scheduled for 3:30 pm (Brasília time), the red-and-black coach is expected to define the starting lineup. The most likely lineup includes: Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (Bruno Henrique), and Samuel Lino . However, confirmation will only come after the afternoon training session.
Despite the team's tendency, Filipe Luís can make changes based on the squad's movement at the training center. The coach has a habit of not repeating lineups and prepares the team based on what he studies about the opponents.
The duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes will not be shown on free-to-air TV and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) , but fans will be kept up to date with all the details of the match on Gazeta do Urubu.
The return match takes place next Thursday (25), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The victory at Maracanã is considered crucial for Flamengo to arrive in Argentina with an advantage in the fight for a place in the Libertadores semifinals.
The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão
16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |
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In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.
Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"
"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.
The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.
"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.
Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.
Mengão midfielder is one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship, but commentator says he wouldn't have the same success at Santos as the star
16 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Back in Brazilian football, Neymar still divides opinions about his future at Santos . During a debate on ESPN Brasil, former player Zinho compared the Santos number 10 to Flamengo's Arrascaeta , which sparked disagreement from Zé Elias. The former Mengão player stated that the Uruguayan wouldn't be able to perform at the São Paulo club.
Zé Elias praises Flamengo's Arrascaeta in comparison to Neymar: "He works hard, he's a leader"
Zé Elias then responded, highlighting the difference in attitude between the two athletes: "But he won't be in the same position as Neymar, Zinho! He'll be much more involved in the game, he'll be a role model ... Neymar doesn't help. Neymar loses the ball and just watches. Arrascaeta doesn't do that. He works hard, he's a leader," he stated.
While Neymar is still looking for consistency, Arrascaeta continues to be one of Flamengo 's biggest stars in 2025. In addition to assists and creative plays, the Uruguayan has also taken on a leading role as a goalscorer.
Currently, the number 10 is Flamengo 's top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 13 goals. Last Sunday (14), he even scored one of the goals in the 2-0 victory over Juventude , in Caxias do Sul, which ended a 28-year drought.
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, against Estudiantes (ARG). The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
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