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ATTENTION! PALMEIRAS BEATS BAHIA AND ENCOYS FLAMENGO FOR THE BRASILEIRÃO

Flamengo is now one point behind second place

07 Jul 2024 | 22:33 |

The 1-1 draw with Cuiabá last Saturday (06) guaranteed Flamengo in the lead of the Brasileirão for another round. However, Palmeiras beat Bahia 2-0 at Allianz Parque, this Sunday (07), and reached the top of the table.

Under the command of coach Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras had goals from Estêvão and Rony to add three in the direct confrontation with Bahia. The 17-year-old boy, already sold to Chelsea (ING), launched a counterattack in the 48th minute of the first half, dribbled his marking and hit the corner hard to open the scoring before the break. second half, in the 16th minute, Rony took advantage of a cross from Estêvão himself to extend the score and make it 2-0 over Bahia. Even though Palmeiras won, the game at Allianz Parque had scoring chances for both teams. This is because the home team took 12 shots and the visitors finished 13.

With the victory this Sunday (07), Palmeiras reaches 30 points and is close to 31 points held by leader Flamengo. On the other hand, Bahia falls in position and falls to fifth, being overtaken by São Paulo, which has 27. It is worth remembering that Botafogo, which is also 27 and is third, plays at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) against Atlético-MG , in Engenhão.

Flamengo remains leader of the Brasileirão even after the draw with Cuiabá. Now, keeping an eye on the results, Rubro-Negro is preparing for the next round, where they will face Fortaleza at Maracanã.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

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

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

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.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

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.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

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.

ATTENTION! PALMEIRAS BEATS BAHIA AND ENCOYS FLAMENGO FOR THE BRASILEIRÃO