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CBF pays tribute to the women's team, silver medalist at the Paris Olympics

Athletes who shined in France received a standing ovation from the organization's directors and employees

With the medals won at the Paris Olympics, the Brazilian team athletes were honored this Monday (12 ) at the CBF headquarters, in Rio, by president Ednaldo Rodrigues, directors and employees of the entity. Applauded standing up in the CBF auditorium, they took to the stage, wearing the team's uniform, for a symbolic celebration.

Called one by one by the Competitions manager, Aline Pellegrino, who was part of the winning generation of the beginning of the 2000s, the medalists heard from President Ednaldo Rodrigues thanks for reaching an Olympic final after 16 years.

“This is a tribute from Brazilian football to these warriors who fought so hard for the medal and have moved us in the last few days on this Olympic journey in France. This was a golden job. It was a very difficult trajectory, which had great harmony and rapport in each of the girls and the coaching staff, which built this path to the podium”, said Ednaldo Rodrigues.

“We are extending our Thanks also to all the directors of CBF, to the members of the arbitration committee, to the collaborators, to all those who make Brazilian football happen. I also want to congratulate the pioneers of all this, the trailblazers, represented here by several of them. They paved the way for us to have a consistent national team today, which always seeks results and does not allow itself to be overwhelmed by diversity”, continued the CBF president, referring to the former national team players invited to attend the event.

In his speech, Ednaldo Rodrigues also made a point of mentioning Antonia by name, one of the symbols of achievement at the Paris Olympics. The player played for several minutes against Spain in the first phase with a broken leg, which she would only find out about the following day.

When she played in sacrifice, standing in the middle of the field in the match played in Bordeaux, she prevented an opposing defender from advancing to try for more goals – Brazil, who played with one less in that match, due to Marta's expulsion in the first half, were outclassed on the scoreboard and could not concede another goal, otherwise, would be eliminated.

“There were many difficulties, game after game, a lot of traveling, the limited number of athletes that could be listed, the casualties without being able to make replacements, and you gave everything for this historic moment. They looked up to Antonia in that game. She was very important there, with her presence, a relevant fact for the classification, as we could not concede goals for the classification. Know that for everything you did, you will always be in the hearts of Brazilian fans”, said Ednaldo Rodrigues.

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Filipe Luís has issues to resolve at Flamengo when the Brasileirão returns

Coach will have to find alternatives amid injuries and departures from the squad to put together the team that will take the field against São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship

Filipe Luís will have to find solutions at Flamengo amid departures and injuries - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

Amid a turbulent scenario behind the scenes , Flamengo continues its preparations to face São Paulo , next Saturday (12), for the Brazilian Championship. Even with the pressures and recent changes, coach Filipe Luís remains focused and has three fundamental decisions to make in the coming days.

1. DEFINE GERSON'S SUBSTITUTE

With Gerson leaving for Zenit (Russia), Filipe Luís needs to find a new name to fill the midfielder's spot , who was an absolute starter. Versatile, Gerson played both as a second midfielder and as a right winger, which increases the complexity of the choice. The red-and-black coach will have to evaluate which tactical profile best fits the team's current situation.

2. CHOOSE THE NEW CAPTAIN

The captain's armband is also vacant. Among the main candidates are Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique , players with more time at the club and a prominent role in the squad. However, names like Danilo and Rossi, recognized for their leadership on a day-to-day basis, also appear as viable options.

3. FIND A NEW FIRST STEERING WHEEL

In addition to Gerson, Flamengo also lost Pulgar, who underwent foot surgery and will be out for a few months. For the first midfielder position, Jorginho is the favorite — the player has even said he feels comfortable playing as a "number 5". Other options include Allan, Evertton Araújo and the young Pablo Lúcio, who worked with Filipe Luís in the youth team and could earn a place in the main squad.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo returns to the field on Saturday (12), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Maracanã, for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) . Rubro-Negro leads the competition with 24 points, the same score as Cruzeiro, but with an advantage in goal difference (20 to 9) and with one game less than its rival from Minas Gerais.

CBF pays tribute to the women's team, silver medalist at the Paris Olympics