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EUROPEAN CHAMPION, RODRI BECAME THE SHADOW OF VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR FOR THE BALLON D'OR IN THE SEASON
Spain beat England 2-1 in the final and won the European trophy
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On Monday morning (15), the website GOAL released a power ranking (list) that indicates a change in the panorama of the dispute for the Ballon d'Or. After Spain's Eurocup title, Spanish midfielder Rodri emerged as Vinícius Júnior's main opponent for the prize. In addition to emerging as champion, Rodri was also awarded as the best player of the tournament.
In the GOAL rankings, Rodri appears as the current favorite to win the best in the world award, with Vinícius Jr appearing in second place. Some other names on the list are: Jude Bellingham (3˚), Dani Carvajal (4˚) and Lautaro Martínez (5˚).
After the end of the club season in Europe, which had its Closing with the Champions League final, won by Real Madrid, Vinícius Jr was the main favorite to be chosen for the Ballon d'Or. This consensus remained until the beginning of the European Championship and the Copa América, which concluded last Sunday (14), with the respective titles of Spain and Argentina.
Brazil's poor performance in the Copa América, With an elimination for Uruguay in the quarter-finals and a group stage that was not very dominant, the debate about Vinícius Jr's favoritism cooled. In addition, the Seleção's number 7 didn't even play in the match against the Uruguayan team due to a suspension.
Bellingham leaves Rodri out of some “selections”
Before the national team competitions begin, Jude Bellingham, midfielder for Real Madrid and England appeared to be the Brazilian's main competitor. However, both he and the English team underperformed in the European Championship, despite reaching the final. This created space for Rodri to emerge as a strong candidate.
However, despite being voted the best in the Euro, the Spanish midfielder was not among the names present in the famous “selections”. who are chosen by major statistics sites that cover football. Rodri was not present in the best XI of FlashScore, SofaScore and WhoScored. His performance, although good, was rated lower than names like his teammates Dani Olmo, Fábian Ruiz, Lamine Yamal and others.
Rodri comes from a successful season with Manchester City, having won the fourth consecutive Premier League championship with the Citizens and being a key part of Pep Guardiola's team. However, when it comes to performance, he had a season relatively below the previous one (22/23), when they won the treble, with the ultimate crowning achievement being the European Champions League title with a goal from Rodri himself.
At the end of last season, Rodri came in fifth place in the Ballon D'or award, from France Football magazine. On that occasion, he was below two Manchester City teammates: Erling Haaland (2˚) and Kevin De Bruyne (4˚). In this same award, Vinícius Jr finished in sixth place.
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Flamengo closes millionaire shirt sponsorship with Chinese giant
The sponsorship will yield a fixed R$12 million to the red-black team
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The Deliberative Council of Flamengo voted and approved, this Tuesday, Shopee's new sponsorship. The Singaporean brand will print the sleeves of the shirts of the men's and women's football teams, as well as the basketball team. The sponsorship will yield R$ 12 million fixed to Flamengo. Payment will be made in three installments of R$4 million (February, April and July). There is still a variable value. That's 5% of sales in the Shopee affiliate program.
Thebrand will be on the sleeves of the game, training and warm-up shirt of the men's and women's football teams. In basketball, it is in front of the game, training and warm-up shorts. In terms of comparison, Kwai paid R$10 million for the same space in the 2024 season. The contract with Shopee will be until December 31, 2025.
On the back, Flamengo will not immediately fill the gap left by Mercado Livre. A test will be carried out with the FlaBet exhibition for a period of three months. The idea is to leverage the number of bets and earn more royalties, as you receive 1% of the gross value of bets.
Flamengo reaches four approved sponsorships in 2025
In addition to shopee, Rubro-Negro approved three sponsorships before. The brands involved are Texaco, ABC da Construção and In Drive. In total, Flamengo should receive more than R$20 million. Check the details of each brand:
Texaco: number of the men's first team shirts and a small shield on the training and warm-up shirts of the main team and the under-20 team. Two-year contract, R$4.2 million in the first and R$4.8 in the second, totaling R$9 million.
ABC of Construction: back part of both legs in the shorts of professional teams (men's and women's), men's under-20s and men's professional basketball. One-year contract, with R$5.5 million in cash and R$2 million in exchange (it is worth remembering that the club is building a mini-stadium in Ninho do Urubu), totaling R$7.5 million.
In Drive: microphone at press conferences for the men's team and on the back of the shirt for the women's team. One-year contract for around R$7 million.
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Out of Filipe Luis' plans! Striker could leave Flamengo for Europe
Striker is offered to the market, but Estoril and Rio Ave refuse proposal after internal evaluation by their scouts
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O Flamengo decided that the attacker Carlinhos will not be part of the plans of the squad led by Filipe Luís. After internal evaluation, the player was released to seek new opportunities in the transfer market. The athlete was offered to clubs in Europe, such as Estoril and Rio Ave, both from Portugal, but negotiations did not progress. According to information, the two clubs analyzed the player with the support of their scouting departments and decided not to close the deal.
FLAMENGO CONTINUES SEARCHING FOR INTERESTED PARTIES
Despite the first impasses, the CRF remains committed to finding a destination for Carlinhos. The club is in contact with other markets and is considering alternatives to negotiate the striker, whether through a permanent sale or loan. The decision not to include Carlinhos in the squad reflects a strategic change by Mais Querido, which seeks to optimize the group's formation and adjust the players' profile to the coach's plans.
CHALLENGES IN THE MARKET FOR THE PLAYER
The refusal of Portuguese clubs highlights the difficulties that some players face in finding new opportunities on the international market. In addition to technical quality, aspects such as age, injury history and tactical profile are taken into account by scouts. In the case of Carlinhos, Flamengocontinues to explore possibilities that are advantageous to both parties, respecting the planning outlined by the technical committee and the board.
With just a few weeks until the transfer window closes, Mengão intensifies efforts to provide closure to the attacker's situation. The club hopes to resolve the case quickly, allowing Carlinhos to be able to play regularly for another team. The case reflects the challenges faced by big clubs like Flamengo when managing extensive and competitive squads, where opportunities for some players end up being limited.
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Filipe Luís talks to Jorginho about possible arrival at Flamengo - says portal
The Rio club seeks to reinforce the squad with the Italian midfielder, who is leaving the arsenal
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O Flamengocontinues to pay attention to the international market to reinforce its squad in 2025. In the final stretch of his contract with Arsenal, midfielder Jorginho has aroused interest from Mais Querido. According to the English newspaper The Sun, Filipe Luís, current coach of the Rio club, had already spoken to the athlete about how he could be used in the team.
The Italian midfielder, known for his vision of the game and quality in his passes, is seen as a strategic piece for the style of play implemented by Filipe Luís. The coach's approach seeks to take advantage of the experience international player to strengthen the midfield sector. This movement reflects Flamengo's intention to maintain its competitiveness both on the national and international scene.
< b>A PROPOSAL ON THE TABLE
The CRF would have presented Jorginho with a three-year proposal, signaling confidence in their potential to contribute in the long term. However, for the transfer to happen, the player will need an early release from Arsenal, where his contract is nearing the end. If this comes to fruition, the Italian's arrival could mark an important chapter in Mengão's recent history.
IN SEARCH FOR SPACE
Jorginho has been at Arsenal since 2023, but has faced difficulties in guarantee a place among the incumbents. Despite this, his experience in top European clubs and the Italian national team make him one of the most valued names in the market. The possible signing of Jorginho is in line with the plans of Flamengoto bet on players who combine technical quality and international background. The midfielder would be another addition of weight, reinforcing the club's status as one of the main powers in South American football.
Negotiations now depend on an agreement between Arsenal and the player for immediate release. Meanwhile, the red and black fans remain attentive to the movements and eagerly await news. Optimism is great, given the club's history of recent successes in the market. If materialized, Jorginho's arrival at Flamengowill reinforce not only the cast, but also the the club's connection with big names in world football. This ambitious hiring policy has been one of the pillars of Mengão's success in recent years.
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