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26 Mai 2025 | 07:39 |
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Flamengo beat Palmeiras 2-0 this Sunday (25), at Allianz Parque , in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the positive result, the refereeing performance generated strong dissatisfaction in the red-black squad , especially after the marking of a controversial penalty in favor of the São Paulo team.
The CBF released the audio of the conversation between referee Ramon Abatti Abel and the VAR team about the incident that resulted in the penalty for Palmeiras. According to the content, the video referee recommends a review after Varela 's handball, but highlights that the deflection occurred outside the area, suggesting that the penalty should be disallowed.
Even after listening to the instructions from the booth, Ramon chose to maintain the penalty , a decision that caused outrage among Flamengo 's players and coaching staff.
His foot is inside..."
Ramon Abatti Abel: The block is clear, for me you just need to see if it's inside or outside (the area).
VAR: The foot is on the line and he (Varela) has his hand to the left of the line, so it's outside the area. Abatti, as it's a fine play, I could recommend a direct review, but I think it's better if you take a look with me to make it clear.
VAR: The contact is clear, I'm just going to show you his body, so you have references on the field, ok?
Ramon Abatti Abel: Okay.
VAR: He has his right foot on the line and his left hand is further out, based on his body's references.
Ramon Abatti Abel: Okay, but I need a back image. Let's make two images.
VAR: The only image we have of the touchline's perspective is that other one. It's the same moment. You can see that his foot is on the line and his arm is to the left of his body. The reference of his foot helps us.
Ramon Abatti Abel: The player is inside. There is a parallax here, but his foot is inside. So, the body is on the line, it is inside. It is touching the line, his foot is more inside the line, the foot is not on the line yet. The whole body is line. Is there another image?
VAR: There is no other, just this one.
Ramon Abatti Abel: In that one (side kick) his foot is well inside. The tendency is for this player to be inside the area and his arm on the line.
VAR: Ok, confirmed.
In addition to the penalty, other decisions by Ramon Abatti Abel were harshly criticized. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Gustavo Gómez , already cautioned with a yellow card, committed a hard foul on Luiz Araújo , but did not receive the second warning and remained on the field.
Shortly afterwards, the referee also ignored a clash between Weverton and Léo Ortiz inside the area, after the Palmeiras goalkeeper kneed the Flamengo defender.
Despite the controversies, Flamengo managed to impose itself on the field and secured the three points . The first goal came in the first half, with Arrascaeta converting a penalty he himself had won after dribbling past Murilo. In the second half, Ayrton Lucas sealed the score, receiving a great pass from Wallace Yan and beating Weverton.
With this result, Flamengo remains close behind leaders Palmeiras and now turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores. Next Wednesday (26), Filipe Luís' team will face Deportivo Táchira (VEN), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, needing only a draw to confirm its place in the round of 16 of the continental competition.
Northeast Cup champion, the midfielder highlighted changes in the coach's management style in relation to his time at Mengão and highlighted the coach's evolution
08 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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With no round of the Brasileirão during the FIFA Date , the Sportv Closing program featured Everton Ribeiro this Sunday (8). The midfielder, champion of the Copa do Nordeste for Bahia the day before , gave a live interview via video conference directly from Salvador.
During the conversation, the player discussed his partnership with Rogério Ceni, with whom he had previously worked at Flamengo , and highlighted the coach's evolution. For Everton Ribeiro, Ceni presents a more updated style and is closer to the group compared to his time in charge of the Rubro-Negro.
" I believe Rogério (Ceni) has been updating himself, and he's also been changing his approach to the group. I see a huge difference from what he was like with Flamengo ," said the Bahia midfielder.
According to Everton Ribeiro, Rogério Ceni's drive to win remains a hallmark, but the coach has learned to balance pressure and squad management. " Today, he can identify when a player isn't doing well and has the sensitivity to talk to them and offer a word of encouragement. That makes a difference in the atmosphere ," the midfielder stated.
He also highlighted that Ceni has given space to the young players from the academy, as was the case in the final against Confiança . For Ribeiro, this approach contributes to the development of the athletes and strengthens the squad.
At the end of 2023, Everton Ribeiro chose to end his time at Flamengo , refusing the one-year renewal offered by the Rio de Janeiro club . At Bahia, he signed a two-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Red-black fans will have access to the visiting section of Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with tickets costing R$180 and sales starting on September 9th with priority
08 Set 2025 | 19:48 |
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The match between Juventude and Flamengo , valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, will be played on September 14th, at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Tickets for the visiting fans cost R$ 180 and will be available exclusively on the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br
Ticket sales will begin on September 9th at 2 p.m., with priority given to members of the Sem Fronteiras and Nação Maraca 1 (1-star) plans. Throughout the same day and the following day, sales will gradually be rolled out to other plans until reaching the general public online on September 10th at 6 p.m. The deadline for purchases and cancellations is September 12th at 10 a.m.
Flamengo has not played since a 1-1 draw against Grêmio on August 31st, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . The calendar, which had been intense since before the Club World Cup , was softened by the FIFA World Cup break, between September 1st and 10th.
This break gave the squad a breather, having faced a marathon of recent commitments. The break was crucial for physical recovery and tactical adjustments, as well as allowing injured players to regain better conditions before the September season.
Even with the Copa do Brasil elimination to Atlético-MG, which initially seemed to open up more space in the calendar, the CBF made adjustments that kept the schedule tight . The coaching staff is taking advantage of the FIFA International Closure period to strengthen preparations for the decisive matches in the Copa Libertadores da América, as well as the fight for top spot in the Brasileirão.
Former Mais Querido, the midfielder has not been called up to the Brazilian National Team since he transferred to Europe, but his club teammate guarantees that Carlo Ancelott
08 Set 2025 | 19:24 |
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Gerson's departure to Zenit St. Petersburg in the last transfer window changed the course of his recent career. The midfielder, a fixture on the Brazilian national team, has not been mentioned by Carlo Ancelotti since the transfer . The deal brought in €25 million (approximately R$160 million at the time) for the Mais Querido's coffers, a sum paid upfront by the Russian club.
Luiz Henrique, Gerson 's teammate at Zenit, revealed that he maintains close contact with the former Mengão player and highlighted that both have sought to maintain focus and physical fitness for a future opportunity with the national team.
"We talk daily. Gerson and I told each other to stay 100%, because Carlo Ancelotti has already said he's monitoring all the players. It doesn't matter if the athlete is in Russia or England," said Luiz Henrique.
The striker also emphasized that the Brazilian national team coach has been repeating that everyone is being watched: " Just because we're in Russia doesn't mean we're no longer being seen. We're maintaining our dedication, because the opportunity can always come, " he added.
Despite the multi-million dollar transfer, Gerson has yet to replicate the prominence he enjoyed at Flamengo at Zenit. In Brazil, he established himself as a starter and an important player for the national team under Carlo Ancelotti. However, his adaptation to Russian football has been more difficult, which may have contributed to his absence from recent call-ups.
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