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03 Out 2025 | 12:39 |
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Coach Néstor Lorenzo released Colombia's squad list for the friendlies against Mexico and Canada, and one notable absence was Jorge Carrascal . The midfielder, who is often included in the squad, was left out this time. For Flamengo, the news comes at a good time, as it reduces the risk of absences during the next FIFA World Cup.
Under Filipe Luís, the Colombian has been gaining more and more ground and is already competing for a starting spot. Initially signed as an alternative to Arrascaeta , Carrascal has shown he can play alongside the Uruguayan . In recent matches, he has played wide on the right flank and has received praise for his performances.
The FIFA International Day is often a nightmare for the red-and-black squad. Besides the physical risk, the call-ups often coincide with crucial matches. On October 15th, Flamengo faces Botafogo in the Brasileirão, a match scheduled very close to the national team's matches.
Brazil, for example, plays in Japan on the 14th, which would make it virtually impossible for the players to return immediately . Colombia, on the other hand, plays at home on the same day, but in the evening, without allowing adequate recovery time.
So far, Flamengo has avoided being called up by the Brazilian national team, which included five of the club's players on its preliminary list. With Carrascal out of the squad, attention now turns to Uruguay, which could include Arrascaeta, Viña, De La Cruz, and Varela . Ecuador, with Gonzalo Plata, is also expected to call up the striker, increasing the likelihood of at least one confirmed absence.
With one win and one draw, the Minas Gerais team gained four of the six possible points against the competition leader and remained unbeaten in the match.
03 Out 2025 | 12:30 |
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On Thursday night (02), at Maracanã, Cruzeiro held Flamengo to a goalless draw. After the match, coach Leonardo Jardim highlighted the collective strength and discipline of his players as decisive factors for the good performance against the opponent.
" It's about believing in the quality of our players and working within a collective strategy. Anyone who wears the Cruzeiro jersey needs to have this ability on any pitch, without being intimidated by the opponent. Attitude is key. We don't always win, but commitment must be present," said the coach.
The Portuguese manager praised the squad's performance and emphasized that their dedication was essential. " In terms of commitment and quality , we have to demonstrate that in any stadium, and that's what the players demonstrated," he added.
Despite the strong performance against Flamengo , Jardim made a point of emphasizing that the run of form will be crucial to solidifying the results. " We earned four points against Flamengo, which is unlikely to be achieved by any other team. But I made it clear to the group: this point will only be valuable if we beat Sport on Sunday at Mineirão," warned the coach, already looking ahead to the next Brazilian Championship match.
Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match is valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The broadcast of the match will be carried out by Premiere (pay-per-view) for all of Brazil.
The president of Alviverde says that there are those who think the world revolves around Mengão and states that it is necessary to keep our feet on the ground
03 Out 2025 | 11:55 |
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The atmosphere behind the scenes in Brazilian soccer has heated up again due to the dispute over broadcast fees in Libra . One of the targets of the controversy is Flamengo, which is seeking to increase its share of the group's revenue. The Rio de Janeiro club's stance has generated dissatisfaction, especially at Palmeiras , whose leadership has taken a harsh stance.
Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras: "Now there are the flamethrowers, who believe that the solar system revolves around Flamengo"
Alviverde president Leila Pereira mocked the Flamengo's stance when commenting on the issue in an interview with GE TV: "Aren't there flat-Earthers, who believe the Earth is flat? Now there are flame-earthers, who believe the solar system revolves around Flamengo. And that's not how it is, folks. No one is bigger or more important than anyone else . We have to keep our feet on the ground," she declared.
The Flamengo board, led by Rodolfo Landim when the original contract was signed and now led by Bap, is seeking to renegotiate the amounts paid to the clubs. Flamengo considers the current agreement unfair and is trying to increase its revenue .
Amidst the uncertainty, Mais Querido managed to block a transfer of R$77 million, corresponding to 30% of the audience share , destined for the other members of Libra, which increased the dissatisfaction of rivals such as Palmeiras , São Paulo and Santos.
While the political issue continues behind the scenes, the red-black squad remains focused on the field. The next match will be this Sunday (5), against Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view).
Coach explained the substitution of the striker during the goalless draw against Raposa and asked the fans to be patient with the striker
03 Out 2025 | 11:53 |
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After the goalless draw against Cruzeiro , Filipe Luís was asked about the performance of Samuel Lino, who was not as effective as in recent games , and detailed his choice of substitution during the match.
" I replaced Lino because he really wasn't playing well. It was a strategic decision to put Bruno (Henrique) against William, Cruzeiro's full-back. Bruno even got sent off. I believed we needed something different in that area of the field," he explained.
As he left the field, Samuel Lino was booed by the fans. Filipe Luís, in a firm tone, came to the striker's defense and asked for understanding: " He's already demonstrated his quality here. It's normal to fluctuate, especially with the tough streak he's had. The Libertadores match was very demanding, as was the one against Corinthians . Dribblers are the ones who lose the ball the most, and it's important to understand that I'm the one asking him to take risks," he said.
In a head-to-head clash at the top of the table, Flamengo and Cruzeiro played a tight match at the Maracanã. In the first half, the Minas Gerais team closed well, preventing any major scoring chances, and threatened the red-and-black team, which was saved by Rossi and Alex Sandro.
In the second half, after Filipe Luís's changes, Cruzeiro managed to create more opportunities but failed to break down the opposing defense, with only two significant chances. Cruzeiro also barely threatened goalkeeper Rossi.
With the draw, Flamengo remains in the lead, but now focuses on the next match in the Brasileirão. The team faces Bahia away from home and Filipe Luís will have the mission of adjusting the team . The game takes place next Sunday (05), at Arena Fonte Nova, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
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