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22 Nov 2024 | 10:21 |
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The Brazilian National Team continues to evolve under the command of Dorival Júnior, and the 1-1 draw with Uruguay in the last game highlighted Gerson, captain of Flamengo. The midfielder scored the goal that avoided Brazil's defeat, and his performance was praised by his idol Tostão, world champion in 1970. The former striker highlighted the coach's choice to position the player in his original function, also consolidated in the Rio club.
Tostão approves of Gerson in midfield
During Tite's management at Flamengo, Gerson was used as a winger, but with Filipe Luís at the head of the team, he returned to playing deep, where he performed more. This change was replicated in the Seleção, and Tostão pointed to the midfielder as an essential piece in the construction of the Brazilian midfield under Dorival Júnior.
“In recent decades, a major conceptual error occurred in Brazil in the training of athletes. Talents started to play in attack, on the wings or in the center, and the great midfielders who played from one midfield to the other disappeared. Dorival Júnior is aware of this by moving Gerson from the wing to play in the center, in a more retreating position”, wrote Tostão in his column in Folha de S. Paulo.
Draw with Uruguay: goal and resilience
The match against Uruguay was challenging for Brazil, who came up behind on the scoreboard. However, Gerson showed presence in the area and technique by taking advantage of a rebound at the edge of the area to score a beautiful goal and secure the draw.
Gerson returns to Flamengo for a duel against Fortaleza
After his commitment to the national team, Gerson rejoins Flamengo, who face Fortalezaon Tuesday (26), at 8pm, for the 35th round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at Arena Castelão, and the midfielder remains a key player in Filipe Luís' scheme.
Mengão's full-back took over the starting spot with Marcelo Bielsa in the National Team and commented on the current situation of the Celeste team in the Qualifiers
07 Set 2025 | 12:49 |
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Last Thursday (4), Uruguay beat Peru 3-0 in Montevideo and confirmed their qualification for the World Cup with one round to spare in the Qualifiers . After the final whistle, Flamengo's full-back, Guillermo Varela, celebrated the result and spoke about the path to the spot.
Flamengo's Varela on Uruguay: "It was very important to qualify"
"It was a very tough year. We went through a lot. We deserved a finish like this: a 3-0 win, at home and with our fans. It was very important to qualify at home. The coach (Marcelo Bielsa) always asks the full-backs to attack, and we played offensively . Luckily, I was able to deliver. I arrived and made crosses that ended in goals. Uruguay is back where it deserves to be. We know we have the squad to fight. Our hopes are growing," said the full-back.
Varela was instrumental in two of the Celeste's three goals. In the first half, he received a pass from Arrascaeta and crossed for Aguirre to open the scoring. In the second half, the number 13 returned to the baseline, lifted the ball to Aguirre, who this time laid it back . Arrascaeta appeared to finish with style and extend the lead.
The full-back recently revealed that he almost lost his place in the 2023 national team due to Tite's system at Flamengo , where he had little offensive freedom. Bielsa's push for him to be more aggressive in attack was crucial to his continued presence in the squad . With Filipe Luís's arrival at Flamengo, the player also began to shine, which reinforced his importance to the club and the Celeste.
With the spot already secured, Uruguay ends its participation in the Qualifiers next Tuesday (9), against Chile, away from home. As the duel is just to fulfill the schedule, there is the possibility of Varela, Arrascaeta and Viña being spared , which would be a relief for Flamengo, who face Juventude on September 14, for the Brasileirão.
Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches died this Sunday (7) and the club released a note of condolence extending its affection to the family.
07 Set 2025 | 12:30 |
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Flamengo announced this Sunday (7) the death of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches, one of the most remarkable presidents in the club's history . The lawyer commanded the Mais Querido between 1980 and 1983, a period considered as the “golden years” of Rubro-Negro. He was 88 years old.
Official note: "His administration consolidated Flamengo as a national and global power"
“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo expresses its deepest condolences on the death of Antônio Augusto Dunshee de Abranches , president of the club between December 18, 1980 and August 14, 1983.
A respected lawyer and passionate Flamengo fan, Dunshee de Abranches led the club through one of the most successful periods in its history. Under his leadership, Flamengo won the 1981 Campeonato Carioca, the Copa Libertadores da América, and the Interclub World Cup in the same year , as well as the 1982 and 1983 Brazilian Championships.
His administration consolidated Flamengo as a national and global power.
In this time of mourning, Flamengo stands in solidarity with family, friends, and the entire Red-Black Nation, thanking Dunshee de Abranches for his legacy of achievements and passion. His memory will forever live on in the history of the Most Beloved .
During his time as president, Antônio Augusto Dunshee led the club through a period of glory that marked generations. These were historic achievements:
In addition to the titles, his name was also linked to the sale of Zico to Udinese (ITA) in July 1983 for around 4 million dollars, a value that, adjusted for inflation, is equivalent to approximately R$21.6 million. Antônio Augusto was the father of Rodrigo Dunshee, the candidate defeated by Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, in the club's last election.
While mourning the loss of one of its great leaders, Flamengo continues its preparations for the rest of the season . The next match will be on Sunday (14), against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.
After the CBF's calendar change, long breaks between games at the club have become scarce and coach Filipe Luís plans to take advantage of the moment.
07 Set 2025 | 11:30 |
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Flamengo hasn't played since a 1-1 draw with Grêmio on August 31st, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. After an intense sequence of matches since before the Club World Cup, Filipe Luís's team will finally have a breather in the calendar .
The break is due to the FIFA Date, which interrupts the national championships between September 1st and 10th for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers . There was an expectation that the elimination in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG would create space between the commitments, but the change in the calendar promoted by the CBF will reduce the gaps between games of the Mais Querido.
This will give the coaching staff more time to work on the physical and tactical aspects of the squad, as well as recover key players for the September marathon , which includes decisive matches in the Copa Libertadores.
Flamengo returns to the field only next Sunday (14), when it faces Juventude, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão . The match will be played at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, at 4 pm (Brasília time).
Among Flamengo 's players on international duty, Arrascaeta stood out, scoring a stunning goal and playing a key role in Uruguay's victory over Peru . Varela also shone, providing an assist and contributing to another goal. Plata only came on in the second half against Paraguay. Viña, Samuel Lino, and Carrascal did not play.
Everyone still has commitments for the 18th round of the South American Qualifiers:
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