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Caicedo highlights flaws on the pitch in Flamengo's comeback against Chelsea

The English team's midfielder also highlighted the temperature at the time of the match; Mais Querido advanced to the round of 16 and in first place

Chelsea's Caicedo also highlighted the temperature at the time of the match against Flamengo (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

21 Jun 2025 | 20:14 |

Last Friday (20), Flamengo beat Chelsea 3-1 in the Club World Cup . The English team's midfielder, Moisés Caicedo, highlighted that the conditions of the Lincoln Financial Field pitch were not the best.

Complicated. I think the team is used to playing on fields where the ball doesn't bounce," said Moisés Caicedo.

He continued: "And there's the weather as well. But, well, that's no excuse. I have to say they won well, there's no excuse ," the Chelsea midfielder highlighted.

FLAMENGO IN THE CLUB WORLD CUP

Flamengo advanced to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup after beating Chelsea 3-1, with goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo and Wallace Yan. The English team took the lead with Pedro Neto. Espérance fared better against Los Angeles FC, beating the Americans 1-0 in Group D.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Thus, before facing their opponent in the round of 16 on June 29, Flamengo will play against Los Angeles FC on Tuesday (24). The clash between the teams will be at 10 pm (Brasília time), in Orlando, Florida.

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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.

Caicedo highlights flaws on the pitch in Flamengo's comeback against Chelsea