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15 Abr 2025 | 20:53 |
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Everton Cebolinha was once again the talk of the town among fans and the press after Flamengo 's victory over Grêmio in the third round of the Brasileirão Betano. After the final whistle, the striker was asked about a possible return to the club that revealed him, and his answer stirred up the backstage. "Since I left, I've been thinking about coming back. I have a huge affection for Grêmio," he said . Despite his nostalgic speech, the number 11 reinforced that there are no negotiations underway and that he remains focused on the project led by Filipe Luís.
GRÊMIO DOES NOT PLAN TO INVEST IN A NEW SPIKER AT THIS TIME
According to journalist Diogo Rossi, who covers the club's news, the Grêmio management has no intention of looking for a new wing player at the moment. The transfer window is also closed, which prevents any official movement. Internally, the position is considered balanced, and there is no rush to invest in offensive reinforcements. Everton Cebolinha himself reinforced that, despite the desire to return one day, there is nothing being discussed behind the scenes at the moment.
FLAMENGO PRIORITIZES ARRIVALS TO STRENGTHEN THE SQUAD IN 2025
While speculations about his departure arise, Mais Querido is keeping its radar focused on possible signings for the window before the Super World Cup. With Filipe Luís in charge, the board is focusing on players who can add quality and intensity . The club knows the importance of a strong squad to face the tough and competitive schedule of the second half of the year . Therefore, despite Cebolinha's affection for Grêmio, the tendency is for the striker to remain in the squad, at least for now.
This season, Everton Cebolinha has played ten matches, starting on some occasions, including in the victory over Vitória. He has scored one goal and provided one assist so far. His performance has been positively evaluated by the coaching staff, who see the player as a useful name both to make up the squad and to start matches in certain circumstances. The idea is to make the most of the athlete's potential in 2025.
Mengão spent around 13.5 million euros to sign the player from Benfica in 2022. Therefore, a possible transfer requires a significant financial return — something that is not on Grêmio 's radar at the moment. Even with the athlete's declared interest in a future reunion with the Rio Grande do Sul club, a negotiation now seems unlikely both due to financial issues and the current planning of the boards involved.
Cebolinha's words after the game came as no surprise to those who have followed his career. The forward has never hidden his affection for Grêmio and his desire to wear the tricolor jersey again one day. However, he himself admits that this is in his future plans, not immediate ones. For this return to happen, several factors will need to be aligned: the opening of a window, formal interest from the Rio Grande do Sul club and an agreement between the parties.
With a poor performance away from the field, the Argentine team tries to stop Mengão's momentum in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
16 Set 2025 | 18:59 |
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Estudiantes faces Flamengo this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The Argentine club arrives under pressure due to irregular results in the season and seeks to rediscover the good football of the beginning of the year to overcome one of the strongest teams in Brazil.
In 2025, the La Plata team played 36 matches, totaling 15 wins, eight draws, and 13 losses, with 42 goals scored and 40 conceded, a success rate of just over 49%. Away from home, the record is even more challenging: in 18 away matches, they have recorded just five wins, four draws, and nine losses.
On the other hand, Flamengo has maintained a solid performance at Maracanã , where they have lost only four times this season, only two of which have come against the main team. This makes the match even more difficult for the Argentine team, which will need to overcome one of the most intense atmospheres on the continent.
While performance away from La Plata is a concern, Estudiantes ' home record is positive. In 17 matches, they've won nine, drawn four, and lost four . This home strength could be an asset in the return leg, but first, the team needs to contain Flamengo 's momentum in Rio de Janeiro.
A traditional Libertadores champion, Estudiantes shares the title with River Plate as the most successful Argentine team in the competition and demonstrates experience in knockout stages. In the current edition, they lost only two matches in the group stage, against Universidad de Chile and Botafogo. In the round of 16, they eliminated Cerro Porteño after a 1-0 away win and a 0-0 draw in the return leg in La Plata.
Rubro-Negro begins its quest for a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with sold-out tickets and a massive fan presence; the team has returns
16 Set 2025 | 18:35 |
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Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (18) . The first leg against Estudiantes (ARG) will be held at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will have a full house.
All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing an estimated attendance of around 69,000. The expectation is that the Red-Black Nation will fill every section of the stadium , transforming the Maracanã into a cauldron to push the team toward victory.
The team will have important reinforcements. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela , who were absent last Sunday (14) against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be available to the coach again.
Despite their returns, Rubro-Negro will remain without midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro, and defensive midfielder Pulgar , who are still recovering. The likely lineup for the game includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Fans will be able to watch the match live on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). The second leg will be held next week in La Plata, Argentina, and will determine who advances to the semifinals.
Signed at zero cost, the Spaniard quickly gained a place in Mais Querido, receiving praise from the Spanish press for his recent performances.
16 Set 2025 | 18:12 |
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Despite being signed only in the last transfer window, Saúl Ñíguez has already become one of the most important players in Flamengo's squad . The Spanish midfielder arrived at the club on a free transfer and quickly established himself in the starting lineup.
Spanish newspaper Marca highlighted the athlete's rapid adaptation. " The former Atlético de Madrid player arrived at Flamengo with the mission of becoming an important player and maintaining a prominent role in the starting lineup . His adaptation didn't take long," the publication reported.
According to the publication, Saúl is experiencing "a second youth" in Brazilian football and has already established himself as a key midfielder. Despite only registering one assist in eight games , he has played a more defensive role in Filipe Luís's team.
In the victory over Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , Saúl started alongside Allan in midfield and provided the assist for Arrascaeta's goal in the 31st minute of the first half.
Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Saúl Ñíguez should once again be among the starters for the red-black team.
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