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19 Mar 2024 | 12:43 |
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Sesc Flamengo will no longer have central defender and captain Juciely for the next season Female Superliga. According to information from journalist Bruno Voloch, the 43-year-old athlete made the decision to retire from the court at the end of the current season, after a 17-year career, Superliga titles, medals with the Brazilian National Team and many other achievements.
Team captain, Juciely suffered from injuries during the season and was spared from some games this year. But the center continues to be a fundamental piece and played in the games considered most important in the campaign to lead the points phase, guaranteed with a round in advance. Furthermore, the athlete leads statistics in the current edition of the Superliga. Juciely has a 56% success rate in attacks and is the leader of the competition in this regard. She scored points in 115 of the 207 attempted attacks, in addition to being second on the team with the most blocked points (29) and third in total points (149).
Already two-time Superliga champion, in 2002 and 2004, the center joined the project led by coach Bernardinho in the 2010/11 season, when the team still had the Unilever name. Today a leader on and off the court, the athlete went through all phases of the team until the current partnership with Flamengo.
There are six Superliga titles with the team, the first being in her debut season and the other five were consecutive from 12/13 to 16/17. Furthermore, he won all 13 Carioca Championships he played in, the last three with the Flamengo shirt (2021, 2022 and 2023).
Recently, Juciely was honored by Mengão fans at Maracanãzinho with a flag and thanked to the Nation. “The affection is so great that it makes me emotional. I confess that I hadn't seen it and when I saw it, I said: 'my God, what a wonderful thing!' I'm very flattered to be on this track, it really means a lot to me. Gratitude”, he said.
It is worth highlighting that There is no official announcement from Juciely or Sesc Flamengo regarding the athlete's retirement to date. The central team continues to perform and will certainly be important in the search for the tournament title. Mengão still plays the last game of the points phase, against Brasília, this Friday (22), and will then play in the playoffs. If he lifts the trophy and confirms his retirement, the center would end his career with the new national title.
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.
22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CBV announces 14 athletes for the World Cup in Thailand; the quartet of the Mais Querido team is confirmed and the debut will be against Greece
19 Ago 2025 | 16:33 |
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The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) announced this Tuesday (19) the 14 athletes called up to represent the country in the Women's Volleyball World Championship. Under the command of José Roberto Guimarães, the coach maintains part of the group that won the silver medal in the Nations League, including four players from Sesc Flamengo.
The red-and-black quartet consists of outside hitter Helena, middle blocker Lorena, libero Laís, and opposite Tainara . In addition, Serbian center Masa Kirov, recently signed by Flamengo , will also participate in the tournament representing her country.
Tainara, Brazil's sixth-highest scorer in the VNL , edged out Jheovana for a spot on the final roster. Helena returns to the professional squad after participating in the Nations League and winning bronze at the U-21 World Cup. Lorena is guaranteed a spot in the squad after strong performances, while Laís is vying for a starting spot with Marcelle.
Setters: Macris and Roberta
Opposites: Kisy, Rosamaria and Tainara
Outside hitters: Gabi Guimarães, Helena and Julia Bergmann
Centers: Diana, Julia Kudiess, Lorena and Luzia
Liberos: Laís and Marcelle
The Women's Volleyball World Cup will be held between August 22 and September 7 in Thailand. Brazil debuts this Friday (22), at 9:30 am, against Greece. The country's group also includes France and Puerto Rico, and the top two in each group advance to the round of 16.
Americana is one of the main names that arrived to strengthen coach Bernardinho's squad and is already in the Marvelous City
15 Ago 2025 | 11:15 |
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Sesc Flamengo continues to strengthen itself for the 2025/2026 season and announced the arrival of American winger Simone Lee . The 28-year-old athlete landed in Rio de Janeiro this Friday (15), accompanied by her husband, and shared a video on social media recording her arrival in the Marvelous City.
Preparations for the new cycle are already underway. Simone Lee will soon report to coach Bernardinho at the Army Physical Education School (EsEFEx) in Rio's South Zone, where the red-and-black team trains.
Officially announced on June 2, Simone Lee is one of five signings for the upcoming season. Upon confirming her arrival, the winger sent a message to the nation expressing her enthusiasm for playing for Flamengo :
"Hello Nation! I'm so excited to be joining the Sesc Flamengo team this upcoming season. I'm looking forward to working hard with my new teammates , my coaches, and the entire coaching staff. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere in the gym and meeting these wonderful fans. So, let's get started! I can't wait to get started."
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