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FLAMENGO ATTACKER TALKS ABOUT CARE FOR DORIVAL JÚNIOR, BUT EMPHASIZES RIVALRY

Player highlights his desire to win the Copa do Brasil final

17 Set 2023 | 07:14 |

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In 2022, Dorival Júnior led Flamengo so that the club took home the Copa do Brasil title. In 2023, the coach will face Rubro-Negro as a rival, commanding São Paulo during the final of the national tournament. In this context, Bruno Henrique recalled the affection nurtured by the coach, but reinforced that now the atmosphere is one of rivalry on the field.

"I think the coach has more advantage because we know well what he did here at Flamengo , but he can change. We don't know what could happen on his part. The affection we have for him and the affection he has for us exists, we were very happy together, but now he is on our side there and we on this side. It's a final that he really wants, and we really want it too", said the player, in an interview with 'GE'.



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In the previous season, Dorival Júnior won the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Libertadores da América in 2022 alongside Flamengo. However, the coach didn't have much time with Bruno Henrique. Dorival Júnior joined Mais Querido in June, and in July Bruno Henrique suffered a multiligament injury to his knee. Due to the injury, the striker was sidelined for 10 months. When he returned, Jorge Sampaoli was the new coach of Rubro-Negro.



In April, Jorge Sampaoli joined Flamengo as a way to make up for the departure of Vitor Pereira, who had a short spell at the club. However, Sampaoli was unable to bring the titles that Rubro-Negro expected. Furthermore, the Argentinian was involved in turbulent moments at the club, which made his relationship with the players weakened.



This Sunday (17), Flamengo and São Paulo face each other for the final of the Brazilian Cup. The dispute takes place at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. On September 24th, the clubs will face each other in the return round, to decide who will win the tournament title. The decisive game takes place at 4pm (Brasília time), at Morumbi, in São Paulo. If Rubro-Negro wins, they will be champions of the competition for two years in a row.


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Flamengo draws with Grêmio and remains leader of the Brazilian Championship

On an afternoon at a packed Maracanã, the Mais Querido team plays well and beats the team from Rio Grande do Sul and guarantees leadership in the Brasileirão during the FIFA DATE

Arrascaeta celebrates a great goal alongside Plata in a beautiful play between the number 10 and Pedro in the duel against Grêmio - photo: Flamengo
Arrascaeta celebrates a great goal alongside Plata in a beautiful play between the number 10 and Pedro in the duel against Grêmio - photo: Flamengo

31 Ago 2025 | 17:55 |

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The duel between Flamengo and Grêmio this Sunday (31) , valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, ended in a 1-1 draw at Maracanã. Mais Querido opened the scoring at the beginning of the second half with Arrascaeta, but saw goalkeeper Tiago Volpi convert a penalty and leave everything equal in the final stretch of the match.


The first half was marked by Flamengo 's control, maintaining possession but struggling to overcome Mano Menezes's tight marking. Pedro and Léo Pereira's key chances came from moves that forced Volpi into crucial saves and Noriega into a clearance on the line. For Grêmio, counterattacks were ineffective, and Rossi barely played in the first 45 minutes.


ARRASCAETA OPENS THE SCORING WITH A FAST PLAY


Just seven minutes into the second half, Mengão managed to convert the pressure into a goal . After a quick exchange of passes, Arrascaeta exchanged passes with Pedro and shot low, leaving Volpi with no chance, sending the red-and-black fans into an eruption in the stands.

However, the balance returned in the 37th minute. Pavón attempted a cross from the right, but the ball deflected off Ayrton Lucas's hand inside the box . The referee awarded the penalty, which goalkeeper Tiago Volpi skillfully converted: the ball went into one corner, Rossi into the other.


FLAMENGO INSISTS ON SEARCHING FOR VICTORY

After the equalizer, Flamengo launched an attack. Bruno Henrique and Emerson Royal came on to provide some breathing room, but their attempts were thwarted by the Gaucho team's marking and Volpi's solid defense . With the result, Flamengo remains in the lead, but its lead in the standings is under pressure.


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Flamengo player receives yellow card and will be out of the next Brasileirão match.

The defender received a controversial card against Grêmio and will be a confirmed absence for Mengão's next game, which will have other important absences.

Léo Ortiz will miss Flamengo's match against Juventude after being suspended, while Erick Pulgar and others remain out due to injury - photo: reproduction
Léo Ortiz will miss Flamengo's match against Juventude after being suspended, while Erick Pulgar and others remain out due to injury - photo: reproduction

31 Ago 2025 | 17:32 |

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Flamengo took to the field this Sunday (31) against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, but already has a confirmed problem for the next commitment. Defender Léo Ortiz received a yellow card in the first half and will serve a suspension against Juventude.


The warning came in the 44th minute, after a tackle in which the defender disarmed an opponent. Despite the clean play, referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva deemed it a foul and penalized the number 3 , sparking protests from the red-and-blacks.


FLAMENGO WILL HAVE IMPORTANT SKILLS


Without Ortiz, the team led by Filipe Luís returns to the field only on September 14 , against Juventude, at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in a duel valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão .

In addition to the defender's suspension, Flamengo already knows it will be without Erick Pulgar. The midfielder is recovering from a fractured right foot and is expected to return only at the end of September. Full-back Alex Sandro, with a calf injury, and midfielder Jorginho, with muscle pain, are also doubtful for the next match.


FIFA DATE INTERRUPTS CALENDAR

The red-and-black squad will have a two-week break due to the FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian national team will play the last two rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers : Chile on September 4th and Bolivia on the 9th.


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Betano's debut at Flamengo features mosaics, balloons and a musical show at Maracanã

The debut of the master sponsor on the red-and-black shirt featured 3D mosaics, 40,000 inflatable balloons and a show by artists during halftime of the game against Grêmio

Betano debuts as Mengão's master sponsor with mosaics, balloons and a show at Maracanã against Grêmio - photo: reproduction
Betano debuts as Mengão's master sponsor with mosaics, balloons and a show at Maracanã against Grêmio - photo: reproduction

31 Ago 2025 | 17:17 |

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Flamengo's entry onto the field this Sunday (31), against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, was marked by a big party at Maracanã. The celebration was highlighted by the official debut of Betano as the team's master sponsor , with special actions in the stands.


In the North and South sectors, 3D mosaics displaying the red-black and white uniforms took shape , while 40,000 inflatable balloons with the jersey designs were distributed to fans. Personalized crests were also part of the celebration, reinforcing the brand's debut atmosphere.


MUSICAL SHOW AND HALF-TIME ACTIVITIES


During halftime, Betano prepared a special show featuring artists associated with the red-and-black universe, such as Alexandre Pires and Bruno from Sorriso Maroto . The contract between the parties runs until the end of 2028 and is expected to generate approximately R$900 million in revenue for the club.

In addition to being featured in the most prestigious space on the main uniform , the brand will also be present on training uniforms, on the Mengão Team (Olympic sports) and on the women's volleyball team (Sesc).


RETURN OF THE YOUNG FANS

Another highlight of the match was the return of Torcida Jovem, one of the club's main supporters groups. To celebrate the occasion, a special mosaic was created in the East section with the phrase "We are Flamengo," highlighting the power of the stands in the celebration.


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