Soccer
22 Set 2024 | 23:20 |
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A new case of racism in Brazilian football has brought to light one of the most delicate and persistent issues in society: racial prejudice. During the last game between Flamengoand Grêmio, held at the Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre, the player Carlinhos, from Flamengo, was the target of racist insults by two fans of the opposing team. The incident, recorded on video and widely publicized on social media, generated great repercussion and indignation from fans, clubs and entities linked to football.
The incident occurred close to the access tunnel to the Arena's changing rooms. from Grêmio. In a video that circulates widely on the networks, it is possible to hear a man and a woman directing racist insults at Carlinhos, calling him a "little monkey", a term that is clearly racist. The recording quickly went viral, bringing to light once again the issue of racism in football stadiums, a problem that, unfortunately, still persists in many parts of the world, including Brazil.
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The reactions were immediate. Flamengo issued an official note repudiating the act and demanding action from the competent authorities and the Grêmio board. The Rio Grande do Sul club also spoke out, stating that it repudiates any type of discrimination and would take the necessary measures to identify and punish those involved.
The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul, responsible for investigating the case, has already began investigations to identify the perpetrators of the offenses. Based on the images released, it is expected that those involved will be identified and held responsible for the crime of racial insult, as provided for in Brazilian legislation. The crime of racial insult is provided for in article 140 of the Brazilian Penal Code, with a penalty that can vary from one to three years in prison and a fine. In recent years, Brazilian justice has toughened its fight against this type of crime, especially in cases occurring at sporting events, where the exposure of acts of discrimination is amplified by the presence of fans, media and live broadcasts.
< In addition to the police investigation, both the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) must also comment on the case. In previous situations, the STJD has already applied severe punishments to clubs whose fans were caught committing acts of racism, including fines, loss of points and even games behind closed doors.
Even without a contract after leaving Al-Duhail, the 32-year-old Moroccan striker was offered to Mais Querido, but did not excite the red-black leadership
08 Set 2025 | 11:23 |
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Even with the transfer window closed, players without contracts can be signed by any team . It was in this scenario that Hakim Ziyech , the Moroccan striker formerly of Chelsea, was offered to Flamengo .
Despite his agents' efforts to find a new destination, the board showed no interest in signing him. At 32, Ziyech no longer displays the same intensity he had when he excelled as a speedy and creative winger.
The player's recent career includes stints at Chelsea, between 2020 and 2023, and Galatasaray. In 2025, he played for Al-Duhail in Qatar, but left the club after just six months on his contract . During that time, he played 13 matches, scored one goal, and participated in campaigns in which the team finished runner-up in the Qatar Cup and reached the quarterfinals of the Emir Cup.
According to information gathered by the Gazeta do Urubu portal , Mais Querido has no plans to move forward with negotiations at this time . The board is reportedly satisfied with the squad assembled for the end of 2025 and there are still no projections for 2026.
Hakim Ziyech began his professional career in 2012 with Heerenveen in the Netherlands . He later played for Twente and gained worldwide recognition with Ajax, where he established himself as one of the team's biggest names. His performances led him to Chelsea in 2020, and later to stints with Galatasaray and Al-Duhail.
The Rubro-Negro idol received inquiries from the rival Tricolor, but refused out of respect for his history at the club, strengthening his emotional bond with the Most Beloved.
08 Set 2025 | 10:38 |
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Signed by Bahia in 2024, after ending his cycle at Flamengo, Everton Ribeiro could have followed another path in Brazilian football. During his participation in the program Fechamento, on SporTV, last Sunday (7), former midfielder Felipe Melo revealed that he pressured president Mário Bittencourt for the midfielder to be signed by Fluminense .
"Fluminense wanted it. I kept pestering the president and saying, ' Bring it, bring it, bring it here. It has to come, it has to come.' I always thought it would be almost impossible because I'm an idol at Flamengo , which is Fluminense's rival, but I was one of the guys who pestered the president. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, and he went to Bahia," Felipe said.
This wasn't the first time Everton Ribeiro 's name was linked to Fluminense. In an interview with TNT Sports Brasil in 2024, the midfielder revealed that he turned down an offer from the Laranjeiras club . According to him, the decision was made out of respect for the trajectory he had built at Rubro-Negro.
"I knew about the interest. I'm especially grateful to the president of Fluminense, who always showed affection and admired my football, but because of everything I experienced at Flamengo, because of everything I achieved there, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving Flamengo and going to a rival straight away like that. It would be strange for me. I respect the clubs that wanted me, they have their history and I have mine at Flamengo too," said the player at the time.
The midfielder played for the Rio de Janeiro club between 2017 and 2023 , during which time he established himself as one of the club's greatest recent idols. During his career, he won 11 titles: two Libertadores, two Brazilian Championships, one Copa do Brasil, one Recopa Sudamericana, three Campeonato Carioca titles, and two Brazilian Super Cups.
Uruguayan chooses to stay at the Rio de Janeiro club to repay the trust he received, gets a new chance as a starter and seeks to consolidate his place in the midfield
08 Set 2025 | 10:27 |
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Recently, Nicolás De La Cruz received an offer from a Qatari club interested in signing him. The Uruguayan midfielder, however, decided to decline the offer and reiterated his desire to remain with the Rio de Janeiro club . According to the athlete himself, his decision is linked to the desire to repay the trust shown by the board, which invested heavily in his arrival.
Before arriving in Rio de Janeiro, the midfielder was already the subject of speculation, especially after his success with River Plate. Flamengo , which had been trying to sign him on other occasions, managed to complete the deal in December 2023. At the time, the board paid a $16 million release clause, a figure that generated great anticipation around his performance in Brazilian football.
Between June and July, the Uruguayan was sidelined for seven games due to inflammation in his left knee. During this period, a controversy involving the medical department took center stage. José Luiz Runco, then the team's manager, stated in internal messages that the athlete had chronic injuries in both knees . The situation generated significant backlash and led to the club doctor's departure, raising questions about the Flamengo midfielder's physical condition.
With his gradual return to the squad, De La Cruz was included in all subsequent matches. Despite not playing against Internacional in the Libertadores, he earned minutes in the historic 8-0 rout of Vitória. Coming into the final stretch, he showed determination on the field and coincided with Jorginho's appearance, creating space for the Uruguayan to once again become a starter.
During the preparation for the match against Grêmio , the coach and coaching staff paid special attention to the player. The week's training sessions served as a prelude to his return to the starting lineup, something he hadn't done since the derby against Botafogo on May 18th.
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