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After setback in the Libertadores, striker highlights refereeing errors and reinforces the importance of maintaining emotional balance in the red-black squad

10 Abr 2025 | 12:58 |

Flamengo suffered a heavy blow in the Libertadores Cup when they were defeated 2-1 by Central Córdoba, from Argentina, at Maracanã, last Wednesday (9). The result had repercussions in the South American press, mainly due to the importance of the historic stage of the match . Still on the pitch, striker Bruno Henrique showed frustration with the referee's performance and demanded more balance in the decisions.

I'm not here to talk about refereeing, but I don't know if the penalty was valid" - said Bruno Henrique

DISPUTED PENALTY CAUSES IRRITATION IN THE RUBRO-NEGRO TEAM

Right after the final whistle, Bruno avoided going into depth in his criticism of the refereeing, but made clear his dissatisfaction with the play that led to the Argentine team's first goal. For the number 27, there was a foul on full-back l Varela before the penalty was awarded, and the referee would have contributed to the drop in pace by interrupting the game frequently.

“THE REFEREE KEPT STOPPING EVERYTHING”, COMPLAINS THE STRIKER

“I’m not here to talk about the refereeing, but I don’t know if the penalty was valid. We saw the play, I think it was a foul on Varela and he didn’t give it. The referee was constantly chopping up the game,” commented Bruno Henrique , visibly upset with the way the match was conducted. Despite the stumble at home, the forward asked for caution so as not to belittle the work that has been done on a daily basis. According to him, defeats are part of the process and do not mean that everything is wrong, just as victories do not hide the team’s problems.

Bruno also revealed behind-the-scenes details of his work with coach Filipe Luís, highlighting the coach's critical stance even after triumphs . "When we win, Filipe points out everything we did wrong, because in a victory it's easy to see a lot of things about what we did on the field to win," explained the striker . For the player, staying calm in moments of pressure is essential to continue evolving. He reinforced that the group needs to have maturity to deal with the season's ups and downs and that it is precisely in these moments that the squad must show its strength.

The defeat at the “legendary” Maracanã caused a stir among fans, especially given the Mais Querido’s recent history as the home team in the Libertadores. Despite the tense atmosphere, Bruno asked the team to stay focused and turn things around as soon as possible. The team’s attention now turns to the Brazilian Championship. The next challenge will be this Sunday (13), at 5:30 pm, against Grêmio, at the Arena. The team will have little time to train, but the idea is to regain confidence and find the path to victories away from home.

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Zagueiro do Flamengo é oferecido ao Corinthians

A próxima janela de transferências deve marcar mudanças significativas no elenco do Mais Querido, que planeja a saída de peças fora dos planos de Filipe Luís

Pablo foi oferecido ao Corinthians e deve se despedir do Flamengo após perder espaço na temporada - foto: reprodução

17 Nov 2025 | 11:20 |

Flamengo já projeta saídas no próximo mercado, e uma delas é praticamente certa: Pablo não seguirá no clube em 2026. Sem espaço com Filipe Luís, o defensor se tornou nome frequente entre os possíveis negociados, abrindo caminho para uma mudança de ares no próximo ano.

Após retornar de um empréstimo sem brilho ao Botafogo, Pablo voltou ao clube para cumprir seu último ano de contrato. Mesmo assim, o jogador de 34 anos disputou apenas quatro partidas no Carioca e deixou de ser relacionado. Agora, segundo o jornalista Samir Carvalho, o defensor foi oferecido ao Corinthians.

A comissão do técnico Dorival Júnior vê Pablo como uma opção viável para reforçar o setor defensivo corinthiano. O atleta já trabalhou no clube paulista em 2017 e tem boa relação com Fabinho Soldado, executivo de futebol e ex-funcionário do Mengão, facilitando uma possível negociação.

REFORÇOS NA DEFESA

Com a saída encaminhada, o Flamengo deve buscar um novo zagueiro no mercado, já que a posição preocupa pela limitação de opções para 2025. Entretanto, a movimentação depende da renovação de Filipe Luís, peça chave no planejamento esportivo da próxima temporada.

MERCADO PROMETE MUDANÇAS

Além de Pablo, outros jogadores podem ser envolvidos em conversas. Nomes como Michael também despertam interesse corinthiano, segundo informações do portal Bolavip Brasil. Assim, o clube carioca prepara ajustes estratégicos para manter a competitividade e seguir forte na busca por títulos.

Bruno Henrique complains about refereeing after Flamengo's defeat in the Libertadores - see