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13 Nov 2024 | 14:28 |
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This Wednesday morning, Junior Pedroso, the striker's manager Gabigol, and Marcos Braz, Flamengo's football vice-president, spoke to calm the situation after the player's temporary withdrawal from the match against Atlético-MG, which will take place at Maracanã.
The decision to remove Gabigol from Flamengo's lineup brought tension between the athlete and the football department, but the initial meeting between Braz and Pedroso aimed to dispel any misunderstanding and handle the situation calmly. With the face-to-face meeting scheduled, the club and the player's representative hope to reach a solution that guarantees a positive transition for all parties involved, maintaining the focus on the interests of Flamengo and the athlete.
Gabigol's absence in the match with Atlético-MG reignited speculation about the player's continuation at Flamengo. However, close sources claim that the conversation between Marcos Braz and Junior Pedroso was friendly and productive. The situation with Flamengo's number 99, one of the greatest scorers in the club's recent history, is being carefully evaluated by the football department, which understands the athlete's importance to the team and his connection with the fans.
Flamengo and the player's agent discuss, in a transparent manner, the next steps for Gabigol's future, considering since his stay until a possible official farewell later this season.
ATTACKER GETS INVOLVED IN CONTROVERSY
The planning for a possible farewell to Gabigol at Flamengo is already starting to take shape, but, according to the latest conversations, it is not ruled out that the attacker still plays for Rubro-Negro. Junior Pedroso and Marcos Braz agreed that, before any definitive decision is made, a face-to-face meeting will be held, in which they will discuss the details surrounding this decision.
Gabigol built a remarkable history with Flamengo, being a key player in important titles, such as the 2019 Copa Libertadores. Thus , the club seeks to conduct any possible transition with respect to its trajectory and the player's identification with the red and black fans.
One point What has been clarified internally is that Gabigol's removal was a decision made by Flamengo's football department and not by other players. Initial information suggested that Filipe Luís, teammate and leader of the squad, had requested Gabigol's absence from the squad, but official sources deny this version.
The decision was strategic and technical, made exclusively by the Flamengo committee, aiming to adjust the team for the confrontation with Atlético-MG. Transparency in the dialogue between club and player is seen as essential to avoid misinterpretations about Gabigol's relationship with the cast and management.
GABIGOL HAS AN INDEFINITE FUTURE
Marcos Braz and Junior Pedroso reinforced that the focus is on maintaining a good relationship between Gabigol and Flamengo, regardless of the outcome of the conversations. The in-person meeting will be an opportunity to discuss details that still remain to be defined, including the possibility of a symbolic farewell for the athlete, if his departure is confirmed.
Gabigol is one of the most emblematic players in the current squad and, if there is a farewell, Flamengo is studying how to do it in a way that respect its historical role. In parallel, the technical committee is working on alternatives for the lineup, such as the formation with three defenders, used to compensate for the striker's absence against Atlético-MG.
Defeat at Maracanã forces Mais Querido to win away from home by two goals to continue in the competition and the coach explains about the youth team's defenders
01 Ago 2025 | 23:00 |
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Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG 1-0 on Thursday night (1), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The result forces the Rio de Janeiro club to seek qualification away from home, at Arena MRV. To advance directly, the team needs to win by at least two goals. If they achieve a simple victory, the spot will be decided on penalties. A draw favors Galo.
During the post-match press conference, coach Filipe Luís commented on the decision to maintain the starting defensive formation against the Minas Gerais opponent. He said the decision was made considering the complexity of the match and the physical strain on the players.
"I think defense is a delicate area. I don't like to change the back line; I try to change it as little as possible. Considering the wear and tear you mentioned, there's also the opponent. They're a team that causes us a lot of problems in the back line," said the Flamengo coach.
Filipe Luís also mentioned the defensive risks Atlético-MG's attack posed, highlighting the offensive prowess of players like Hulk, Rony, and Cuello . The decision to preserve the squad's young defenders was precisely due to this scenario.
Filipe Luís talks about Flamengo's youth defenders: "It wouldn't be fair to the kids"
" I didn't think it would be fair to the boys to play this game. I believe that always playing in defense is a more delicate situation, and the attack with Hulk, Rony, and Cuello would create difficulties for our back line. That's why I chose to keep them. But, if we need them against Ceará, or even in the second leg, I know we have João and Cleiton," added the coach.
Before the reunion with Atlético-MG, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship this Sunday (03). The match will be against Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, valid for the 18th round of the competition. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel.
In a tight game at Presidente Vargas Stadium, the teams remain tied at 0-0 and the decision for a place in the semifinals will be made in next week's match.
01 Ago 2025 | 22:00 |
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On Thursday afternoon (31), Flamengo Women faced Fortaleza at Presidente Vargas Stadium, in Fortaleza (CE), for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship. The score ended 0-0 after 90 minutes of balance and intense marking , keeping the dispute for a place in the semifinals of the competition open. The decisive clash is scheduled for next week, in Rio de Janeiro.
The first half was marked by intense midfield battles and few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Despite their technically demanding efforts, Mais Querido struggled against the home team's strong marking.
The red-and-blacks ' best chances came from set pieces: a free kick taken by Carol Martins and a corner kick taken by Isabela Nunes , which ended with a header from Brendha and a good save from the opposing goalkeeper. The scoreless draw remained until halftime.
In the second half, Flamengo continued to try to open the scoring, but again encountered resistance from Fortaleza's defense. The game remained tight, with many physical duels and little attacking activity from either side. The substitutions made by coach Filipe Torres didn't have the desired effect, and the intensity of the match dropped considerably. In the end, in stoppage time, Isabela Nunes crossed to Emilly, who fought back, and Alice shot over the bar—the last real chance before the final whistle.
Before the decisive quarter-final match, Mengão debuts in the U-20 Women's Carioca Championship this Sunday (3), against União Central, at 11 am, in Gávea. The coaching staff takes advantage of the state duel to maintain the athletes' rhythm and adjust the team for the return match against Fortaleza, where only a victory guarantees direct qualification for the semi-final of the Brasileirão in the category.
After a 1-0 loss at Maracanã in the Copa do Brasil, the Mais Querido coach says he will try to reverse the score away from home and highlights planning
01 Ago 2025 | 21:30 |
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Flamengo lost 1-0 to Atlético-MG this Thursday (1st) at Maracanã in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the negative result, coach Filipe Luís believes the match remains open and that Flamengo is fully capable of seeking qualification away from home. The second leg will be held at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.
Filipe Luís reveals his goal at Flamengo: "Brazilian and Libertadores are priorities"
"The Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores are priorities, but I came in to win . Just like in the Ceará game, I'm prepared to win with the players I believe are the best. Of course, in the second leg, we'll try to turn things around. In my opinion, it's wide open. We know it's difficult to play in our opponent's stadium, but just as they won here, we can win there," said Filipe Luís in the post-match press conference.
When asked about the absence of some important names in the match, the commander explained that the decision to rest players was made strategically , taking into account the physical wear and tear and the tactical fit thought out for the Flamengo match.
"It was a plan in which I decided on the players. None of them had been ruled out, but I believe that given their current run of form, it wouldn't be wise to play them today and Sunday as well. And also that they fit in with the game plan I had envisioned for the match. In the other game, Arrascaeta was on the field and didn't benefit from that plan. I opted for other changes, to rest him so he could have some training sessions and be in good shape next week," he added.
To qualify for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Flamengo will have to beat Atlético-MG by two goals in Belo Horizonte. If the Rio de Janeiro team wins by just one goal, the match will go to penalties. A draw favors Atlético-MG, who have the advantage after the result at Maracanã.
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