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The CBF released this Monday the audio recordings of the analysis of controversial moves in Flamengo x Atlético-GO, which took place on Sunday, at the stadium Serra Dourada. The episodes were the red card for coach Jair Ventura, from Dragão, and the second was the expulsion of Maguinho, for elbowing Bruno Henrique, which culminated in the penalty goal that gave the Rio team the victory.
Maguinho's expulsion occurred in stoppage time, when the match was tied at 1-1, and ended up generating some commotion among the players. At first, referee Andre Luiz Skettino (MG) considered it a game play, but VAR Wagner Reway (Fifa/ES) indicated that Maguinho had elbowed Bruno Henrique before touching the ball.
See the dialogue:VAR: "he elbows the ball. Stop the game (the referee orders to continue)"Referee: "arm in dispute"< b>VAR: There was an arm in the face before the dispute, I'm checking.Referee: Are you listening to me, Bruno?VAR: The ball is in the air, the player jumps and with his right arm hits the player's face (Bruno Henrique)Referee: His mouth is bleeding, okay? For me, it's a dispute. He doesn't make any additional movement to hit the face and the ball is in the air, okay?VAR: He hits the player with an elbow before the ball arrives. I recommend a review for a possible penalty.
After being called by Reway, the referee goes to the edge of the field to watch the play, but has to return to the group of players to break up confusion. Only then can he analyze it, in dialogue with Reway.
VAR: He makes the arm movement against the player's head before the ball arrives, before hitting the ball. I'll show you through the inverted (camera).VAR: He makes the movement clear in the player's head. The other arm stays in the air.VAR: He makes the additional movement.Referee: For me, he makes the additional movement and hits with the elbow. For me, it's a red card.
After the marking, Pedro took and converted the penalty and Flamengo took the lead on the scoreboard, to come out with a 2-1 victory.
The expulsion of the coach Jair Ventura occurred 13 minutes into the first half. After a foul was called in favor of Atlético-GO, the coach argues harshly with the assistant referee. The act was reported to referee Andre Luiz Skettino.
Assistant: He said two “take no *”. He told me to “take it no*”.
Immediately, Skettino went to the coach and issued a red card and Ventura left the field indignant.
A Mengão player recently left the club for Saudi Arabia and played a key role in overturning a 2-0 deficit.
17 Set 2025 | 08:28 |
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Midfielder Matheus Gonçalves, formerly of Flamengo , made his winning debut for Al-Ahli, from Saudi Arabia, this Monday (15). The Brazilian came on at half-time and was decisive in the team's comeback, which turned the game around to 4-2 over Nasaf Qarshi, from Uzbekistan, in the Asian Champions League. Al-Ahli went into the break with a 2-0 deficit. After the match, the player celebrated the positive start at his new club:
Matheus Gonçalves, ex-Flamengo: "It's just the beginning of a journey of hard work and achievements"
"It was a very special night for me. Making my debut in such an important competition and being able to help the team achieve a victory like this makes me very happy . The group showed strength and unity to seek a comeback, and I'm sure this is just the beginning of a journey of hard work and achievements here at Al-Ahli," said the Mengão youth player.
Sold by Flamengo in August 2025, for 8 million euros (around R$ 50 million), Matheus arrives as one of Al-Ahli's bets for the season . The next challenge will be on Friday (19), against Al-Hilal, for the Saudi Championship.
Revealed as a professional in October 2022, Matheus Gonçalves has won important titles with Flamengo : two Carioca Championships, the Brazilian Super Cup, and the Brazilian Cup. In total, he played 57 matches for the main team, winning 36, drawing eight, losing 13, and scoring six goals.
While Matheus Gonçalves seeks his place in Saudi Arabia, Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã . The return game, in La Plata, is already scheduled for September 25. The match will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) throughout Brazil.
Mengão will have a decisive duel in the quarterfinals of the competition against the club from La Plata and Filipe Luís will have an activity to choose the starting 11
17 Set 2025 | 08:06 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), when they face Estudiantes (ARG), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Preparations for the match will be completed this Wednesday (17), with the last training session led by Filipe Luís , at Ninho do Urubu.
During the training session, scheduled for 3:30 pm (Brasília time), the red-and-black coach is expected to define the starting lineup. The most likely lineup includes: Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (Bruno Henrique), and Samuel Lino . However, confirmation will only come after the afternoon training session.
Despite the team's tendency, Filipe Luís can make changes based on the squad's movement at the training center. The coach has a habit of not repeating lineups and prepares the team based on what he studies about the opponents.
The duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes will not be shown on free-to-air TV and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) , but fans will be kept up to date with all the details of the match on Gazeta do Urubu.
The return match takes place next Thursday (25), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The victory at Maracanã is considered crucial for Flamengo to arrive in Argentina with an advantage in the fight for a place in the Libertadores semifinals.
The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão
16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |
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In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.
Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"
"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.
The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.
"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.
Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.
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