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Flamengo striker regrets draw with Grêmio in the Brazilian women's championship

Mais Querido drew 1-1 with the team from Rio Grande do Sul in a match valid for the last round of the first phase of the tournament; Rubro-Negro advanced to the quarterfinals

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio in a match valid for the last round of the first phase of the Brasileirão Feminino (Reproduction/ CBF)

19 Jun 2025 | 07:43 |

On the afternoon of this last Wednesday (18), the Meninas da Gávea drew 1-1 with Grêmio, in a match valid for the last round of the qualifying phase of the Brasileirão Feminino. After the match, striker Vitória Almeida lamented the heavy rains in Porto Alegre, which hampered the progress of the game, but projected the knockout stage for Rubro-Negro.

The weather conditions were unfavorable for both teams, but that's what Flamengo is all about: fighting until the end," said Vitória.

The forward continued: "We managed to recover in the second half and get the draw. It's not the result that Flamengo wanted, it's not what Flamengo deserves. But now the break will come, and we will correct the mistakes to do well in the next phase ", highlighted Vitória Almeida before adding:

"Now we have to work hard during the break. We have a lot of confidence in our squad, there are many important players, but what will prevail is the day-to-day work, week after week. Regardless of the opponents, we will always go out on the field to overcome the challenges ", concluded the Flamengo forward.

FOCUS ON THE KNOCKOUTS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

With the draw, Flamengo finished the first phase of the Brazilian Women's Championship in fifth place, with 27 points , while Grêmio finished in 11th place. Thus, now Rubro-Negro faces Palmeiras in the quarterfinals of the competition.

FIRST GAME

Thus, the first game between Flamengo and Palmeiras is scheduled for August 10th, at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, at 5 pm, in Rio de Janeiro. Finally, the return match will be held a week later, in São Paulo, at the same time. If the Mais Querido advances to the next stage, it will face Cruzeiro or Bragantino.

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

Flamengo striker regrets draw with Grêmio in the Brazilian women's championship