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Flamengo looking for defensive reinforcements? The club sets priorities.
08 Out 2025 | 10:23
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27 Mai 2025 | 12:04 |
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Betis have formalized their desire to acquire defender Natan , formerly of Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino , from Napoli. The Brazilian player has been on loan to the Spanish club since August 2024 and has been a standout player this season. The value of the deal is expected to be around 9 million euros, approximately R$57.8 million , according to the current quote. The defender belongs to Napoli, where he has had few opportunities in 2023/24, playing in just 21 matches, starting in 17 of them.
I'm happy here, I want to spend more seasons here..."
With the Spanish club's shirt, the defender has already played more than 3,915 minutes on the field and can still surpass the 4,000-minute mark, as Betis will play the UEFA Conference League final this Wednesday (28) , at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Chelsea , at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland. “It was a very good season for me; it was my season with the most matches. I'm happy here, I want to spend more seasons here. I love the city and I hope to be able to continue enjoying this team”, declared the player.
The purchase will be made official after a meeting between Betis and Napoli. The defender has a contract with the Italian club until 2028 , but the release clause is valued at 9 million euros. The player's performance pleased the Spanish club's board , who decided to invest in order to guarantee his long-term stay. The agreement is expected to be finalized this week, after the Conference League decision.
Natan was signed by Napoli in August 2023 as a replacement for South Korean Kim Min-Jae , who was sold to Bayern Munich. The Italian club paid 10 million euros to Red Bull Bragantino for the signing of the defender. However, the athlete did not have a regular appearance in the main team , which led to his loan to Spanish football, where he found space and stood out with consistent performances in Betis' defense.
If the deal is finalized, Flamengo , the defender's training club, could receive around 2.5% of the total transfer value , as established by FIFA's solidarity mechanism. When the athlete was sold to Napoli, Mais Querido had already received around R$6.5 million, equivalent to 12% of the economic rights retained in the sale to Bragantino.
The Rio de Janeiro club opened ticket sales this Tuesday (7) for the match against Racing in the Libertadores semi-final; priority goes to fan members
08 Out 2025 | 11:27 |
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Flamengo began selling tickets this Tuesday (7) for the match against Racing , valid for the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores semifinal . The match is scheduled for October 22, at 9:30 pm , at the Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. The sales process began at 10 am, with priority given to members of the Nação program.
Ticket prices vary depending on the sector and the type of buyer. For the general public, prices start at R$350 and can reach R$2,000. Members enjoy progressive discounts, with options starting at R$100, depending on the plan. Purchases are made directly on the website https://ingressos.flamengo.com.br/ .
Flamengo has established a schedule divided by plan category, aiming to organize access and avoid instabilities in the online system. In this first phase, sales are open exclusively to members of the Nação Maraca 1 plan with one star. On October 9th, the sale will be extended to the rest of this group.
The following stages will continue until the 17th, gradually including the Maraca Nation 2 and 3 plans, as well as the Nation Without Borders program. The general public, free admission, and other interested parties will be able to purchase their tickets starting October 17th. All openings begin at 10:00 AM, and online sales close on the 22nd at 9:00 PM.
Membership prices reflect different membership levels. In the North sector, admission costs R$100 for the Nação Maraca 1 plan, R$140 for Maraca 2, and R$160 for Maraca 3. In the South sector, prices range from R$87.50 to R$140 , while the Upper East sector offers prices from R$112.50 to R$180. In the Lower East sector, admission can cost between R$125 and R$200, depending on the member's level.
The goalkeeper is one of the highlights of Mengão's season and his solid performances have brought significant results for the year and reinforced the club's confidence.
08 Out 2025 | 11:01 |
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One of the great merits of Filipe Luís's work at Flamengo's helm is its defensive solidity . Under his leadership, the team has not been defeated this season, and Rossi is largely responsible for this. The Argentine goalkeeper is having a consistent year , with decisive performances and an impressive streak of clean sheets.
According to a survey released by the club this Tuesday (7), Rossi reached seven consecutive games without conceding goals in 2025 and established himself as the athlete with the most matches in the season, totaling 51 appearances so far.
The term "clean sheet" originated in the Premier League and is used to define when a goalkeeper finishes a match without conceding a goal , and Rossi has already achieved this feat in 29 of his 51 matches this year for the "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved). The only performance in which the number 1 conceded more goals was against Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup in June. On that occasion, Flamengo lost 4-2 in the round of 16 of the competition.
With Rossi on a high and a mainstay in the squad, Flamengo returns to the field on October 15th to face Botafogo at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view), Record TV (open channel) and Cazé TV (YouTube).
Teams exchange new statements about Libra and the President of Mengão reveals the club's "clear agenda"; the director responds to criticism by defending the management
08 Out 2025 | 10:53 |
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The tension between Flamengo and Palmeiras has heated up again after new statements involving the political dispute in Libra, the league that brings together Brazilian football clubs. During a meeting of the Deliberative Council on Tuesday night (7), Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, presented to the councilors data on the impasse with the entity and accused the group of disrespecting internal rules in the division of television revenues.
In addition to questioning the criteria adopted by Libra, the director took advantage of the meeting to provoke Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras , citing an R$80 million loan from Crefisa, the company she owns, to Vasco da Gama's SAF.
" I have no doubt that there is a very clear agenda. The company she presides over lent money to Vasco's SAF . This needs to be questioned, especially when it comes to Financial Fair Play," Bap said, according to the UOL portal.
The day after her statements, Leila Pereira publicly responded to the provocations. The president of the São Paulo club stated that she works to strengthen national soccer and emphasized that she always honors signed contracts, including those prior to her tenure.
"President Bap is right when he says I have a clear agenda. Everyone knows that I defend Palmeiras' interests without trying to stifle my opponents, and that I work hard for the growth of Brazilian football," Leila declared in an official statement.
The executive also mocked comments about a possible purchase of Vasco, denying any involvement with the Rio de Janeiro club. "He can rest assured. I'm not buying Vasco. In fact, I'm not buying Vasco or Netflix ," the businesswoman added mockingly.
The disagreement between Flamengo and Libra has been intensifying in recent weeks. The Rio de Janeiro club alleges irregularities in the approval of financial and administrative agendas within the entity, including alleged errors in assemblies and improper transfers. The case is likely to be taken to court, which could delay a potential agreement and increase political tension between the clubs.
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