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31 Ago 2025 | 16:21
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the refereeing team for the match between Flamengoand Athletico-PR, valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The clash takes place this Sunday (29), at 8pm, at Maracanã. The main referee will be Davi de Oliveira Lacerda, from the Espírito Santo Federation, who will make his first appearance in a Mais Querido game.
Davi Lacerda, 28 years old, will be assisted by Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) and Alex dos Santos (SC). Furthermore, the video referee (VAR) will be Igor Benevenuto, a choice that generates controversy due to the history of controversies involving decisions in Rubro-Negro matches, including errors during the game against Palmeiras, in the Copa do Brasil, when he did not recommend the scoring of a penalty.
DEBUT AT FLAMENGO AND ARBITRATION HISTORY
Davi de Oliveira Lacerda debuted at Brasileirão Series A last season, refereeing just one match. In 2024, he established himself within the CBF, and the duel between Mengão and Athletico will be his 15th participation in this year's competition. With an average of 5.1 yellow cards per game and only one red card issued so far, the young referee has been gaining experience in the elite of Brazilian football.
The choice of Igor Benevenuto to command the VAR raises questions between fans and the CRF board, especially after the previous incidents. The refereeing will, without a doubt, be a factor of attention in the decisive clash at Maracanã.
FLAMENGO LOOKS FOR RECOVERY IN THE BRASILEIRÃO
After being eliminated in the Libertadores quarter-finals by Peñarol, Flamengo returns to training this Friday (27), with an eye on recovery in the Brazilian Championship. The pressure on coach Tite and the players increases, with the club facing a run of four games without a win. The duel against Athletico-PR, which is fighting relegation, will be crucial for the team to maintain its position in the G4.
With 45 points, Mengão occupies fourth place in the Brasileirão, 11 points behind the leader Botafogo. While the athletes are still talking about competing for the title, the immediate focus is to secure a place in the G4, since São Paulo, fifth placed, is just one point behind.
ATHLETICO-PR IN CRISIS AND THE FIGHT AGAINST Z-4
On the other side, Athletico-PR is going through a delicate moment. After being eliminated in the Copa Sudamericana, suffering a 4-1 defeat, the team from Paraná occupies 15th place in the Brasileirão table, with 31 points, three less than Corinthians, the first team within the relegation zone. Furacão needs victory at Maracanã to eliminate the risk of falling, which promises a tight game between two teams looking for rehabilitation.
On an afternoon at a packed Maracanã, the Mais Querido team plays well and beats the team from Rio Grande do Sul and guarantees leadership in the Brasileirão during the FIFA DATE
31 Ago 2025 | 17:55 |
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The duel between Flamengo and Grêmio this Sunday (31) , valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, ended in a 1-1 draw at Maracanã. Mais Querido opened the scoring at the beginning of the second half with Arrascaeta, but saw goalkeeper Tiago Volpi convert a penalty and leave everything equal in the final stretch of the match.
The first half was marked by Flamengo 's control, maintaining possession but struggling to overcome Mano Menezes's tight marking. Pedro and Léo Pereira's key chances came from moves that forced Volpi into crucial saves and Noriega into a clearance on the line. For Grêmio, counterattacks were ineffective, and Rossi barely played in the first 45 minutes.
Just seven minutes into the second half, Mengão managed to convert the pressure into a goal . After a quick exchange of passes, Arrascaeta exchanged passes with Pedro and shot low, leaving Volpi with no chance, sending the red-and-black fans into an eruption in the stands.
However, the balance returned in the 37th minute. Pavón attempted a cross from the right, but the ball deflected off Ayrton Lucas's hand inside the box . The referee awarded the penalty, which goalkeeper Tiago Volpi skillfully converted: the ball went into one corner, Rossi into the other.
After the equalizer, Flamengo launched an attack. Bruno Henrique and Emerson Royal came on to provide some breathing room, but their attempts were thwarted by the Gaucho team's marking and Volpi's solid defense . With the result, Flamengo remains in the lead, but its lead in the standings is under pressure.
The defender received a controversial card against Grêmio and will be a confirmed absence for Mengão's next game, which will have other important absences.
31 Ago 2025 | 17:32 |
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Flamengo took to the field this Sunday (31) against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, but already has a confirmed problem for the next commitment. Defender Léo Ortiz received a yellow card in the first half and will serve a suspension against Juventude.
The warning came in the 44th minute, after a tackle in which the defender disarmed an opponent. Despite the clean play, referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva deemed it a foul and penalized the number 3 , sparking protests from the red-and-blacks.
Without Ortiz, the team led by Filipe Luís returns to the field only on September 14 , against Juventude, at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in a duel valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão .
In addition to the defender's suspension, Flamengo already knows it will be without Erick Pulgar. The midfielder is recovering from a fractured right foot and is expected to return only at the end of September. Full-back Alex Sandro, with a calf injury, and midfielder Jorginho, with muscle pain, are also doubtful for the next match.
The red-and-black squad will have a two-week break due to the FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian national team will play the last two rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers : Chile on September 4th and Bolivia on the 9th.
The debut of the master sponsor on the red-and-black shirt featured 3D mosaics, 40,000 inflatable balloons and a show by artists during halftime of the game against Grêmio
31 Ago 2025 | 17:17 |
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Flamengo's entry onto the field this Sunday (31), against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, was marked by a big party at Maracanã. The celebration was highlighted by the official debut of Betano as the team's master sponsor , with special actions in the stands.
In the North and South sectors, 3D mosaics displaying the red-black and white uniforms took shape , while 40,000 inflatable balloons with the jersey designs were distributed to fans. Personalized crests were also part of the celebration, reinforcing the brand's debut atmosphere.
During halftime, Betano prepared a special show featuring artists associated with the red-and-black universe, such as Alexandre Pires and Bruno from Sorriso Maroto . The contract between the parties runs until the end of 2028 and is expected to generate approximately R$900 million in revenue for the club.
In addition to being featured in the most prestigious space on the main uniform , the brand will also be present on training uniforms, on the Mengão Team (Olympic sports) and on the women's volleyball team (Sesc).
Another highlight of the match was the return of Torcida Jovem, one of the club's main supporters groups. To celebrate the occasion, a special mosaic was created in the East section with the phrase "We are Flamengo," highlighting the power of the stands in the celebration.
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