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LAST SUNDAY'S CLASSIC BETWEEN FLAMENGO
Grupo Globo's pay-per-view service achieved absurd ratings
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The result may not have been the best for the Flamengo, but the classic against Botafogo did a lot of good for Premiere, Grupo Globo's pay-per-view service. This is because the channel broke audience records with the match this season. No other game had more people watching than the Rio classic valid for the Brasileirão.
According to Kantar Ibope Media, specialized in the subject, there were 4.5 million people following the match on television, making it It will be the second most watched game on pay TV in 2024, being the Premiere's first.
The audience was so high that the Premiere had 80% of televisions turned on to sports channels at the time of the match. In other words, the public that follows football and that was consuming the sport at that time was heavily involved in the classic.
The information also indicates that Premiere had the overall audience leadership throughout Sunday (28) . On Saturday (27), the advantage over SporTV already existed and was 21%. But on the day of Mengão's game against Botafogo, this number rose absurdly to 226%, clearly showing the Flamengo effect.
Flamengo returns to the field against Amazonas in the Copa do Brasil
The channel should once again benefit from a Flamengo game this Wednesday (1st). This is because the game against Amazonas, in the third phase of the Copa do Brasil, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), will also be broadcast on Premiere.
However, the audience should be a little more divided. SporTV will also show Flamengo's match in the Copa do Brasil and fans will be able to choose between one of the broadcasts to watch the game that features the return of Gabigol, who should start on the bench but could enter in the second half.
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Gerson leaves CT Ninho do Urubu without saying goodbye to his Flamengo teammates
Without attending the squad's return and without saying goodbye to his teammates and coaching staff, the player ends his second stint at Gávea in a cold manner.
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The deal was concluded directly. Zenit, which had shown interest in strengthening its midfield, officially signed Gerson with full payment of the termination clause . The amount, 25 million euros (approximately R$146 million at the current exchange rate), was paid in cash, with no installments or pending payments.
This operation facilitated the immediate release of the athlete, who did not return to the squad on Friday. Rubro-Negro, in turn, issued a statement confirming the transfer and thanking him for his services.
FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT LOSS
The midfielder has already scheduled a trip to Russia, where he will be officially presented as a Zenit reinforcement in the coming days . The Russian club sees Gerson as a key player to reinforce the midfield with a view to competing in European and domestic competitions. This will be Gerson's second experience in Europe since leaving Flamengo for the first time, in 2021, when he transferred to Olympique de Marseille.
EXIT THROUGH THE BACK DOORS
Unlike the first farewell, which included tributes on FlaTV and a positive atmosphere, the current departure was marked by coldness. According to an investigation by journalist Venê Casagrande, from “SBT Rio”, the player chose not to say goodbye to his teammates or the coaching staff . Internally, the episode was interpreted as a gesture of discontent with the club's current situation and with his own physical and technical condition, since Gerson had not been performing well and was even the target of criticism from the fans.
Since his return to Flamengo in 2023, Gerson has not been able to return to the high level of performances he had in 2019 and 2020. Between injuries and fluctuations, he lost his place in important moments of the season. The drop in performance, combined with strong competition in the midfield, fueled the player's desire to seek new horizons. Internal sources indicate that the player had been showing signs of fatigue and dissatisfaction with the environment. The early elimination from the Club World Cup was another factor that weighed on his decision to leave the club.
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Change of namesakes at Flamengo: Jhonston arrives and Michael may be leaving
The Rio de Janeiro club is unlikely to make any effort to keep the player, who had already expressed his desire to leave since the beginning of the year but was blocked by the World Cup
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Negotiations involving Michael and Al-Duhail have gained momentum in recent days . According to journalist Mauro Sant'Ana, the Qatari club has formally proposed to the player's staff, who are positive about the possibility of returning to Middle Eastern football. Flamengo, in turn, was informed of the move and signaled that it will not block his exit.
The 29-year-old striker had been showing dissatisfaction with the lack of minutes under Filipe Luís, especially after the Club World Cup, where he had little participation. Michael's departure has been in the works since the beginning of the season. The player had already asked to leave the club at the beginning of 2025, but was eventually convinced to stay until the end of the first half of the year.
AN IMMINENT EXIT FOR THE STRIKER
The internal promise was that, in the middle of the year, the club would analyze possible proposals more openly. With the mid-year window underway and Al-Duhail's interest confirmed, the tendency is for the negotiation to move forward quickly. The red-black board understands that the time is right to release the player.
A CAST THAT IS DISMEMBERING
With a large offensive sector and the active search for two fast wingers on the market, the club considers the departure of Michael natural, who returned to Flamengo in August 2024 without any costs, after terminating his contract with Al-Hilal. In addition, the eventual transfer will allow to reduce the payroll and make space in the squad for reinforcements that better fit the profile desired by the coaching staff.
Even with Michael's possible departure, Flamengo remains active in the market in search of two wing attackers. The idea is to bring in names with dribbling ability and explosiveness in tight spaces, characteristics that the coaching staff considers essential for the current game model. Recently, the club made inquiries for Michael Johnston, a 25-year-old Irish striker , in addition to monitoring South American players who could arrive on loan with an option to buy.
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Meet the profile of Michael Jhonston, Flamengo's new target
The player fits into Filipe Luís' scheme, being versatile in his group, with few goals but with an offensive presence in his career.
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Flamengo is getting closer to signing another signing for the season. The Rio de Janeiro club is negotiating the signing of Michael Johnston, an Irish striker who plays for West Bromwich Albion in the English second division . The proposal is worth around 5 million euros (R$31 million) , and negotiations are progressing positively.
The player's name was approved internally and has the support of the technical committee. Filipe Luís and Boto , who actively participate in the market mapping, see in Johnston an athlete with characteristics that fit the style required by Filipe Luís: a wing player, with dribbling ability, mobility and tactical reading.
A PLAYER WITH MANY SKILLS
Michael Johnston prefers to play as a second striker, but he can also play on the wings. This versatility is seen as a differential, especially given the injuries that the red-black squad has faced in recent weeks. With Everton Cebolinha in the medical department and Bruno Henrique recovering physically, the offensive sector has become a priority in the market. Johnston emerges as an option with international experience and a cost considered affordable compared to other European targets.
A VERY STRONG GAME ON THE EDGES
Johnston was a Celtic player from Scotland and made his senior debut in May 2017 in a 4–1 win over St Johnstone. His first professional goal came at the end of 2018 against Motherwell. His most memorable moment for the Scottish club was a goal against Stade Rennais in the 2019 UEFA Europa League group stage.
Despite his good moments, the striker suffered from muscle injuries and faced strong competition in the attacking sector. The constant interruptions hindered his sequence and led Celtic to loan him out to gain experience. In 2022, Michael was loaned to Vitória de Guimarães, in Portugal, where he got more time on the field and showed physical improvement. His performance served as a springboard for his loan to West Bromwich, in England, in 2024.
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