CBF RELEASES VAR AUDIO ABOUT FLAMENGO'S DISCLAIMED GOAL IN A GAME AGAINST ATHLETICO-PR

In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.

Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, said the coach.

The answer reflects Tite's experience in dealing with the pressure that comes with commanding big teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs like Corinthians , Grêmio and the Brazilian team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.

The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”

This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.

Tite, who took charge of Flamengowith great expectations, was already facing criticism from a portion of the fans due to some results below expectations. The pressure on him increased even more after the setback to Peñarol. However, the coach was aware of the criticism and adopted a realistic speech.

During the interview, he highlighted that the fans' reaction is part of the context of a club as great as Flamengo. According to him, the passion that the fans have for the team is what motivates these demonstrations in difficult times. Tite also stated that he understands dissatisfaction and that it is natural in the face of an important defeat.

This perception from the coach, that the pressure and Criticism is inherent to the role and the club he commands, demonstrating Tite's experience in dealing with adverse situations. He has faced similar scenarios in his career, both in charge of other clubs and with the Brazilian national team, and seems to believe that the way to overcome the crisis involves hard work and a solid performance in the next game.

Despite Despite the pressure, Tite believes that the key to reversing the situation lies in work and dedication. The coach was emphatic to affirm that only a good performance in the second leg can bring confidence back to the squad and the fans. "Only work can reverse it," said the coach, making it clear that his strategy will be to focus on preparing for the next clash.

Next opponent of Flamengoin the Brasileirão, Vasco became the second team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The Cruzmaltina team beat Atlhetico-PR on penalties and advanced in the competition this past Wednesday (11).

At 25' of the first half, Athletico-PR opened the scoring with Tomás Cuello. At 33', Bruno Zapelli increased for the home team. Furthermore, before the break, Rayan, from Vasco, was sent off. Pablo Vegetti reduced the score for the Vasco team in stoppage time.

As the aggregate match ended 3-3, the game went to penalties at Arena da Baixada. In the decision, Vasco ended up winning and qualified after 5 to 4.

After classification, Vasco now awaits the winner of the match between São Paulo and Atlético- MG, who face each other this Thursday (12), in Belo Horizonte. The team from Minas Gerais took the lead and won the first leg 1-0.

On the other side of the bracket, Corinthians managed to beat Juventude and awaits the winner of Flamengo x Bahia . The teams face each other this Thursday (12), at Maracanã. It's worth remembering that Mais Querido took the lead after winning 1-0.