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Emerson Royal is experiencing a new phase at Filipe Luís's Flamengo: “he asked me…”
17 Set 2025 | 14:25
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15 Abr 2025 | 07:59 |
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A product of Flamengo 's youth system, Matheus Gonçalves is considered one of the club's recent great promises . Although he had few opportunities under Filipe Luís , the young midfielder gained a strong defender: Paulo César Carpegiani . Champion of the Libertadores and the 1981 World Cup with Rubro-Negro, the former coach heaped praise on the number 29 and stated that he has the potential to be the number 10 for the Brazilian National Team .
I would do anything to bring this player to my team."
“I’m worried about Flamengo . In my opinion, it’s the team with the best squad by far. Far above the others. There’s a kid there that I’m in love with and he could be the number 10 for the Brazilian national team. Matheus ( Gonçalves ). He’s only not a starter because there’s Arrascaeta ,” said Carpegiani, in an interview with journalist Filipe Gamba.
The former coach also reinforced his enthusiasm for the youngster's football : “If I were the football director, I would do everything to bring this player to my team. He is a spectacle. When he comes on, he plays with extreme ease. Everything comes naturally, without effort”, he concluded.
Matheus Gonçalves is a familiar name to Filipe Luís, with whom he worked in the club's youth teams . Promoted to the main squad in 2023 , the midfielder was unable to establish himself immediately and was loaned to Red Bull Bragantino. After six months, he returned to Flamengo, where he is looking to gain more space and minutes on the field. To date, he has played 47 matches and scored six goals for the professional team.
Despite his limited playing time, Matheus Gonçalves has already attracted interest abroad. According to the Guilherme Flazoeiro channel, in partnership with FlaBase , two European clubs have investigated the midfielder's situation: Ajax (HOL) and Como (ITA). There has been no official offer yet, but the teams have contacted the player's representatives. Matheus' contract with Flamengo runs until the end of 2027.
With Matheus Gonçalves available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (16), to face Juventude in the fourth round of the Brasileirão . The match takes place at Maracanã , at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with broadcast on Rede Globo on open TV and Premiere, on pay-per-view.
Mengão released a video showing how the process is progressing to realize the dream of its own arena and a realistic forecast for completion.
18 Set 2025 | 07:57 |
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In 2024, Rodolfo Landim's administration announced the purchase of the Gasômetro land and promised the delivery of the new stadium in 2029. However, during a meeting of the Deliberative Council held this Wednesday (17), president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) presented new data and stated that the arena will only be ready in 2036 .
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Upon taking over the club in January, Bap stated that he would review all of the previous management's studies , particularly regarding deadlines and costs. At this Wednesday's meeting, the board presented the first updates.
After the meeting, the club released a statement explaining the reasons for the schedule change. The statement emphasizes that it will take at least six years to make adjustments to the Gasômetro site: "The deadlines were also revised. The original schedule ignored essential steps, such as the relocation of Naturgy, which currently occupies 55% of the site , with a gas pumping substation for the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region," Flamengo wrote.
“According to a statement from Naturgy sent to Flamengo on September 10, 2025, the estimated relocation time is four years, after obtaining a new address for the installation of the substation , which is the responsibility of the City Hall.”
Despite the seven-year delay compared to the initial forecast, the club sees no risk in the short term. This is because the Maracanã concession is guaranteed for another 19 years , ensuring Flamengo a permanent venue until its own stadium opens. Thus, by 2036, Flamengo will have two stadiums at its disposal.
Reds standout Van Dijk recalls the atmosphere created by Mengão fans in the final played in Qatar in 2019 and says he is enchanted by the Brazilians
17 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Flamengo's fans continue to impress world football's biggest names . In 2019, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk came face-to-face with the might of the Red-Black Nation at the FIFA Club World Cup final in Qatar. The atmosphere of that match left a lasting impression on the Dutch defender.
Liverpool's Van Dijk on Flamengo: "Their fans were incredible"
In an interview with TNT Sports, Van Dijk was asked about his knowledge of Brazilian football. The topic arose because striker Memphis Depay , a player for Corinthians and the Dutch national team, frequently talks to the defender about Brazil.
"I know very well the passion Brazilian fans have for their teams. We faced Flamengo in the Club World Cup in Qatar, and their support was incredible . Memphis also spoke to me several times about the Corinthians fans. We know how great Brazilian football is. I'm very proud of Memphis and hope he scores many goals for the national team," said the defender.
After eliminating Al-Hilal in the semifinals, Flamengo faced Liverpool again in a repeat of the 1981 final . However, Jorge Jesus's team failed to break down the English defense and lost in extra time. In the final, Van Dijk experienced one of the greatest moments of his career and was a key player in neutralizing the Flamengo attack. Players like Gabigol struggled against the defender's solidity.
Almost six years after that duel, the Nation is preparing for another big night. Tickets for Flamengo vs Estudiantes, this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals , are already sold out . More than 69 thousand fans will support Filipe Luís' team, which is looking to open up an advantage before the decisive match in La Plata.
The red-and-black team fails to overcome São Paulo's solid performance, concedes a goal from Duda Serrana and leaves the national tournament in the round of 16
17 Set 2025 | 20:45 |
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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil after losing 1-0 to São Paulo, this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis. The Rio de Janeiro team even tried to react after falling behind on the scoreboard, but was unable to avoid elimination in the single duel of the round of 16. The decisive goal was scored by Duda Serrana, a standout for the São Paulo team.
In the first half, São Paulo dominated possession and adopted a more attacking approach , hindering Flamengo 's play. Flamengo struggled to exchange passes and impose their style. Even so, the visitors had the best chance of the first half: on a quick counterattack in the 30th minute, Duda had a good opportunity but shot wide.
Early in the second half, a poor clearance by the Flamengo defense resulted in the game-clinching goal. The defense poorly cleared the ball, and Duda Serrana fired a precise shot from outside the box, leaving Flamengo's goalkeeper with no chance . From then on, the Rio de Janeiro team pushed forward and sought to press in the final minutes, relying primarily on set pieces and crosses, but failed to create any real chances.
With this result, Flamengo ends its Women's Copa do Brasil campaign with one win and one loss. The team received approximately R$90,000 for its participation in the round of 16. After the final whistle, members of the Flamengo coaching staff complained about the refereeing in the center of the field, but the result remained unchanged.
Flamengo could take to the field with a different formation to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The duel, decisive for the club's ambitions in the continental competition, will be broadcast live on Disney+.
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