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Flamengo needs to find a way to improve its partnership after reinforcements, says journalist
03 Ago 2025 | 12:59
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01 Mai 2025 | 11:49 |
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Flamengo makes its debut in the Copa do Brasil this Thursday (1st), against Botafogo-PB , at the Castelão Stadium , in São Luís (MA). The venue for the match, however, has become the target of controversy. Traditionally with a capacity for 20 thousand people, the stadium had its attendance increased to 39,622 fans — almost double — after a new report issued by the Maranhão Fire Department.
The increase in capacity was possible thanks to emergency work that began on April 25 and was completed the day before the match. Interestingly, the new report that confirmed the stadium's release was issued on April 24 , one day after Botafogo-PB began selling tickets .
According to journalist Lúcio de Castro , the previous report, dated December 10, 2024, limited the audience to 20,000 people . After the emergency work and a provisional opinion, the stadium was authorized to receive almost 40,000 fans — precisely taking advantage of the strength of Flamengo 's fans to boost ticket sales.
The interventions included reinforcement with high-resistance mortar and installation of metal beams to support compromised pillars. The new report is valid for only three months.
A technical report commissioned by the State Secretariat for Infrastructure , worth R$9,000 , pointed out serious problems in Castelão, such as advanced corrosion , partial collapse of beams, leaks and erosion in the foundations. Sector 1, previously closed, was released after palliative interventions.
The corrective and preventive actions carried out in structural systems were evaluated by specialized professionals..."
In a statement, the Fire Department stated that the expansion of capacity was carried out based on technical criteria and that structural safety was guaranteed by specialized professionals:
"The review of the public capacity of the Castelão Stadium was carried out with full technical and legal basis, following current regulations, reaching the maximum design capacity of 39,622 people without compromising the safety of the infrastructure. The corrective and preventive actions carried out on structural systems were evaluated by specialized professionals. Ticket sales must be carried out within the parameters defined in the technical report and under the responsibility of the event organizers," says the note.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) expressed “ surprise ” at the sudden change and sent a document to the general commander of the Fire Department, Colonel Célio Roberto Pinto de Araújo . In the text, the entity warns of risks to the safety of athletes, fans and professionals involved in the event:
"The CBF, through the Directors who subscribe below, expresses its deep concern about the existence of suddenly modified information, issued by state public bodies. Since such a scenario compromises not only the logistical and operational planning of the event, but also the safety of athletes, fans, professionals involved and the population in general", wrote the entity, addressed to the fire department.
Botafogo-PB's SAF, responsible for selling tickets, is cited as directly responsible for the operation. The Maranhão state government guaranteed, in an official statement, that fans will have security to watch the game and that all prerequisites for increasing capacity have been met. See the statement:
"The Government of Maranhão, through the State Secretariat for Sports and Leisure (Sedel), informs that all legal and regulatory requirements related to the security and use of the Governador João Castelo Stadium for the match between Botafogo da Paraíba and Flamengo, scheduled for May 1st of this year, were duly met. The reports regarding the maximum capacity of the stadium were updated after interventions carried out throughout the years 2024 and 2025, increasing the capacity from 20,000 to 39,622 people. This update is in accordance with the number of tickets made available for the event. We emphasize that all measures and adaptations were implemented in accordance with the parameters established by the competent bodies, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety and well-being of all users."
Filipe Luís sends the Mengão's full strength to Castelão for the clash with Vozão in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship in the fight for the lead
03 Ago 2025 | 17:29 |
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Leader of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03) to face Ceará, away from home, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. With that, Mais Querido officially announced the lineup of coach Filipe Luís for the confrontation .
Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.
Filipe Luís will have back the players who were rested in the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG . Arrascaeta , who wasn't even included in the squad, and Jorginho, who didn't come off the bench, will return to the starting lineup this Sunday.
Even with little time to train with his teammates, Samuel Lino will make his first start for Flamengo against Ceará. The striker impressed on Thursday (31) against Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil and coach Filipe Luís did not hesitate to put him in the starting 11.
Among the absentees are Danilo, who remains off the roster, and Luiz Araújo, who was left out due to fitness monitoring . Erick Pulgar, still recovering from an injury, is also out, as are Pedro and Wallace Yan, both suspended. Another absence is goalkeeper Matheus Cunha, diagnosed with patellar tendonitis in his left knee.
The clash between Flamengo and Ceará for the 18th round of the Brasileirão is this Sunday (3) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza. The match will be broadcast by Record, on Open TV, by CazéTV, on YouTube, and by Premiere , on pay-per-view.
Mengão heads to Fortaleza to face Vozão in the Brazilian Championship, fighting to stay top of the league even with one game less.
03 Ago 2025 | 16:29 |
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Leader of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03) to face Ceará, away from home, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. The match will be broadcast by Record, on Open TV, by CazéTV, on YouTube, and by Premiere, on pay-per-view .
With only one player missing for the match, Ceará is expected to field a full-strength squad. The likely starting lineup includes : Bruno Ferreira; Fabiano Souza, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, and Matheus Bahia; Richardson, Dieguinho, and Galeano; Lourenço, Pedro Henrique, and Pedro Raul. Coach: Léo Condé.
Flamengo should field a full-strength team , maintaining the idea of prioritizing the Brazilian Championship. The tendency is for Mengão to start the game with: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Allan (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. Coach: Filipe Luís
Ceará has only one confirmed absence: defender Luiz Otávio, who is injured. Flamengo will be without Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from a fractured right foot , Danilo, who strained his right thigh, and Michael, who is experiencing ankle pain. Luiz Araújo was rested for load control. Pedro and Wallace Yan are suspended for accumulated bookings. De La Cruz remains doubtful.
The midfielder never achieved the expected prominence when he left Mengão for the Spanish capital and is close to becoming a player for the red-black rival.
03 Ago 2025 | 15:30 |
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After a low-key stint in Europe, Reinier, a product of Ninho do Urubu, is back in Brazil. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the attacking midfielder has already said goodbye to Real Madrid and has reached an agreement with Atlético-MG . The player is expected in Belo Horizonte in the coming days, where he will undergo medical examinations and sign a contract . The contract will be for four and a half years, the newspaper revealed.
Talks between Reinier and Atlético-MG began in June, when the Minas Gerais club launched an inquiry and received a positive response from the player. The initial proposal, a loan with an option to buy, was met with Real Madrid's demand for financial compensation.
As the window progressed, negotiations resumed and culminated in a definitive agreement. In recent weeks, the player had been training with Real Madrid's B team , but according to Marca, he was no longer part of the club's plans.
Before signing with Atlético-MG— Flamengo 's opponent in the Copa do Brasil round of 16—Reinier was speculated as a potential reinforcement for the Rubro-Negro. According to journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, the Rio de Janeiro club made an inquiry but backed off due to the high costs of the deal.
The decision not to move forward involved not only the contract value, but also the high commissions demanded by the player's representatives— deemed incompatible with the player's current situation . As a result, Flamengo turned its attention to Lucas Beltrán, from Fiorentina.
Reinier arrived at Real Madrid in 2020, surrounded by high expectations, but failed to establish himself at the Spanish club. Unlike Vini Jr., also formerly of Flamengo, and Rodrygo, the midfielder never even played a match at the Santiago Bernabéu .
Over the past five years, he has spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Granada, and, most recently, Frosinone in Italy— where he enjoyed his best spell since leaving Brazil . In total, he has played 105 matches, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists.
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