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06 Jul 2025 | 20:08 |
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With the mid-year transfer window open, Flamengo is considering strategic moves to strengthen the squad. One of the positions that demands the most attention from the board is the attacking position. And one name that could definitely be on the radar is Endrick, formerly of Palmeiras, currently at Real Madrid. Endrick lost his place in the Spanish squad after the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the rise of Gonzalo García, a young Spanish prospect who shone at the Club World Cup.
Real Madrid, in turn, do not rule out loaning him for a season, precisely so that the striker can gain more minutes and experience. Despite being one of the biggest bets in Brazilian football, Endrick is finding it difficult to earn a place in Real's first team. Mbappé arrived to be a regular starter and has already taken on the role of offensive reference.
At the same time, Gonzalo García has made the most of his opportunities and has become a regular substitute on the bench. This scenario has led the Madrid club to look favorably on the possibility of loaning Endrick for a year. The intention is to ensure that the player plays regularly and maintains his technical development, something that is difficult to do at Real Madrid at the moment.
Internally, Flamengo is following the movement closely , but has not yet made any progress in negotiations. The club understands that, if Endrick is truly available, he could become a viable alternative to fill a possible gap in the squad. The board has even been monitoring the market for central attackers . Endrick, who excels in this role, would come in as an immediate replacement in the event of any of the current players in the position leaving.
Flamengo currently has Pedro and Juninho as its main names for the center forward position. However, the scenario may change in the coming weeks. Juninho is negotiating to leave the club, while Pedro, currently a reserve, has not ruled out a transfer in search of more minutes. This instability in the offensive sector reinforces the need to have alternatives available. Endrick, being young, promising and already adapted to Brazilian football, emerges as a name that, in technical and market terms, could add to the squad led by Filipe Luís.
Mengão wants to review the TV contract signed by the League with TV Globo due to the huge loss of revenue, but the chances of a happy ending are low.
06 Set 2025 | 14:00 |
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Since Luiz Eduardo Baptista took office as president, Flamengo has been fighting for a more advantageous division within Libra . However, the club has been unable to reach an agreement with the other members of the bloc and estimates a loss of approximately R$100 million from 2024 to 2025, while its rivals have come out ahead. The contract signed between Libra and Globo provides for a payment of R$1.170 billion to the Série A clubs, plus a share of R$100 million to R$200 million in pay-per-view , depending on total revenue.
Sharing follows the following model:
The point of contention lies in the audience distribution. In games like Flamengo vs. Vitória, for example, the criteria establishes that the ratings are split 50-50 , even though the majority of the audience is driven by the red-and-black side.
Flamengo attempted to change the rule, proposing adjustments that could increase its revenue by up to R$23 million , but there was no consensus. According to journalist Rodrigo Mattos, the other clubs refused to give up the funds that would have been allocated to them.
Without an agreement, Flamengo notified Globo and other members of the bloc, requesting a suspension of distribution until a standard distribution is established. The club believes the current pay-per-view rules are confusing and lack well-established parameters.
On one hand, Flamengo believes that changes could only take effect starting in 2026. On the other, Libra accuses the club of intransigence , claiming it tried to impose immediate changes. According to Flamengo's accounts, TV revenue, which ranged between R$290 million and R$300 million in 2024, is expected to fall to R$190 million to R$200 million in 2025.
The crisis has completely damaged the relationship between Flamengo and Libra. Although the club is not considering leaving the bloc, it already considers it unlikely that it will negotiate new contracts together. The dispute, however, is far from over and is expected to yield new chapters in the coming months.
Mengão was behind on the scoreboard for most of the match and the absence of players who were traded and called up was felt against Cruzmaltino
06 Set 2025 | 13:00 |
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After four rounds without losing — with three wins and one draw — Flamengo suffered its first defeat in the Campeonato Carioca Sub-20 . On Saturday morning (6), in Gávea, Rubro-Negro was beaten by Vasco by 3 to 1, in a duel valid for the 6th round of the competition.
Vasco didn't take long to open the scoring. Just three minutes in, Samuel played a clever one-two through the middle and finished into Léo Nannetti's top corner : 1-0. Flamengo struggled to penetrate the area against Vasco's tight defense, while the refereeing, by excessively stopping the game due to fouls, left the first half a tense period without any significant chances.
In the second half, the Red-Blacks managed to rally. In the 16th minute, after a cross was blocked by the opposing defense, Daniel Sales took a first-time shot from outside the box and scored a stunning goal , tying the derby. However, the draw was short-lived.
Right from the start, Vasco scored again through Riquelme, who capitalized on a rebound to put the visitors back in front . Shortly after, in the 23rd minute, Samuel received the ball in the box and passed it to Léo Jacó to make it 3-1.
With a comfortable lead, Vasco retreated to hold on. Flamengo had more possession , but couldn't convert their dominance into clear-cut chances. João Vitor scored the fourth goal in the final play, sealing Vasco's victory.
Flamengo: Leo Nannetti; Daniel Sales, Da Mata, Carbone and Gusttavo; João Alves, Pablo and Guilherme; Felipe Teresa, Joshua and Pedro Leão.
Vasco: Phillipe Gabriel; Breno Vereza, Wanyson, Walace Falcao and Riquelme; Gustavo Guimarães, Euder and Samuel; Estrella, Juninho and Zucarello.
Strikers have not had opportunities with Filipe Luís and have even been left out of the list of players involved in Mengão's games.
06 Set 2025 | 12:00 |
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For now, forwards Juninho and Michael remain at Flamengo . Both were on the list of players available for transfer, but the board didn't like the offers they received. Therefore, at least until a new decision is made, they remain on the roster and at the disposal of Filipe Luís's coaching staff .
The reality, however, is complicated. Both are behind several competitors in the attacking sector and have long contracts, expiring on December 31, 2028. In Michael 's case, the situation is even more pressing: in addition to the competition, the striker has a high salary, which makes any transfer difficult, especially in the domestic market. The information was released by UOL.
Juninho and Michael received inquiries from Saudi football, but all proposals involved loans . The model didn't please the players or Mais Querido, preventing any progress in the negotiations.
With no playing time, Michael hasn't played since June 24, when he faced Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup. After that, he was a substitute against Bayern Munich and only included in the squad against São Paulo and Grêmio , without playing any minutes.
Juninho , meanwhile, played in five games after the World Cup in the United States, always coming on as a substitute. In total, he only played 62 minutes, reflecting the lack of space under Filipe Luís. His last appearance was on August 8 , in a 1-1 draw against Ceará at Castelão.
Bruno Henrique's 12-match suspension, imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) for match-fixing, could open up opportunities for Juninho and Michael. Flamengo, however, has already announced it will appeal the decision . Currently, competition in their respective sectors remains fierce: in addition to them, the squad includes Pedro, Samuel Lino, Plata, Luiz Araújo, Wallace Yan, and Everton Cebolinha.
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