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Midfielder Pulgar, who won the affection of coach Tite, emerged as a key player in Flamengo's defensive scheme, contributing to the remarkable record of four consecutive matches without conceding a goal. This defensive consistency not only solidified the player's position on the team, but also raised his valuation expectations, reflecting his outstanding performance throughout the season.
With a contract until the middle of 2025, the 29-year-old Chilean hopes that the board will make a move before he is free so that he can sign with other clubs at the end of 2024, and propose a renewal.
So far, the Flamengo's directors did not start negotiations in this regard, limiting themselves to rejecting approaches coming from football in Portugal and Qatar, as exemplified by the refusal to survey these origins.
The crucial point is that Pulgar is among Flamengo players with more modest salaries in their position, presenting significantly lower costs than players like Allan. The club does not intend to negotiate him for an amount less than 10 million euros.
To date, no proposal has come close to that value. However, considering his outstanding performance at both the club and the Chilean national team, there is an expectation on the part of the player's staff that there will be an increase in harassment next year. Flamengo must act on scouts at the end of the season to reach an agreement with the midfielder.
The English team's coach highlighted watching all the games of the Brazilian Championship; the English team faces Fluminense this Tuesday (8), for the World Cup
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After revealing that he had spoken to Filipe Luís , Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca mentioned Flamengo when praising Brazilian football. The English team will face Fluminense on Tuesday afternoon (8), in a game valid for the Club World Cup semi-final.
Enzo Maresca mentions Flamengo in an interview: "In this World Cup, between Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense, I'm watching several Brazilian football games."
He continued: "Two things are very clear about the Brazilian opponents. The first is the quality of the Brazilian player. It is probably the best possible. The second is the energy that you (Brazilians) have in these moments. The level is the highest possible," he declared, before concluding:
"I've always had respect for Brazil, it's one of the best countries, if not the best in the world when it comes to football. Now, I've been watching Grêmio games, so I've learned a lot ," concluded Enzo Maresca .
It is worth remembering that Flamengo beat Chelsea in the group stage of the Club World Cup. At the time, the game was valid for the second round of the tournament and the Mais Querido won the match by a score of 3 to 1.
Palmeiras were eliminated by Chelsea in the Club World Cup. The English team took the lead with a goal from Cole Palmer. In the second half, Estêvão even managed to equalize, but with an own goal from Giay, Enzo Maresca's team advanced to the semifinals of the tournament.
Thus, Fluminense and Chelsea face each other this Tuesday (8), at 4 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the semi-final of the Club World Cup, in New Jersey. The game will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, SporTV, Cazé TV and DAZN.
Mengão faces the São Paulo team this Saturday in the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship and needs a victory to remain at the top of the competition
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After having a day off last Monday (07), the Flamengo squad will return this Tuesday (08) at Ninho do Urubu. Led by Filipe Luís, the group continues its preparation for the match against São Paulo , which will have an important reinforcement for the game , valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.
According to the club's official schedule, activity at the CT begins at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , with full focus on the weekend's commitment to its return to the Brazilian football calendar after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Flamengo 's next challenge is scheduled for Saturday (12), when Rubro-Negro hosts São Paulo , at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast live on Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed channel).
Flamengo comes into the match as leaders of the Brazilian Championship. With 24 points from 11 games, Filipe Luís' team is tied for the top of the table with Cruzeiro , but has an advantage in goal difference: 20 to 9. The team's performance in the competition is crucial to keep the club in the running for the national title.
In addition to the good moment in the Brasileirão, Flamengo is also alive in the knockout competitions. In the Libertadores, it faces Internacional in the round of 16 , with games scheduled for August 13 and 20. In the Copa do Brasil, the opponent will be Atlético-MG, on July 30 and August 6 — a match that repeats the final of the 2024 edition.
Mengão will host the São Paulo team this Saturday at Maracanã for the Brasileirão and the opponent will have an important return for the clash
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São Paulo will have an important reinforcement off the field in the duel against Flamengo, next Saturday (12), for the Brazilian Championship. Hernán Crespo, announced as the team's new coach, had his name published in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) this Monday (07) and is free to command the team at Maracanã. The match, valid for the 13th round, is scheduled for 4:30 pm (Brasília time).
The Argentine takes over after the dismissal of Luis Zubeldía, who was dismissed due to his inconsistent performance in the Brasileirão. Even though the team is still in the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil, the tricolor board understood that the campaign in the national tournament — with only 12 points in 12 games — was insufficient . São Paulo currently occupies 14th place, with two wins, six draws and four losses.
This will actually be a comeback for Crespo. He already managed São Paulo in 2021, a year in which he faced Flamengo only once — and was defeated with authority . On July 25, Rubro-Negro won 5-1 at Maracanã, with a stellar performance by Bruno Henrique, who scored three goals. Gustavo Henrique and Welington (own goal) also scored, while Arboleda opened the scoring for the visitors.
The leader of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo, has 24 points in 11 matches — double the score of São Paulo. Tite's team has won seven games, drawn three and lost only one: to Cruzeiro, away from home, with a penalty goal in second-half injury time. This Saturday's match will be the team's first match after the Club World Cup. The match will be broadcast on Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).