Soccer

WITH LÉO ORTIZ AS HIGHER, FLAMENGO BREAKS STREAK OF 7 GAMES BY CONCERNING GOALS

The defender of Mais Querido formed a defense pairing with David Luiz

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

  |

Icon Comentário0

Léo Ortiz is once again a starter at Flamengo in the match against Atlético-GO, in the Brasileirão. The defender did not disappoint and performed at a high level. Thus, with the great game, the defender helped Mais Querido to break a negative mark.


This is because, Mais Querido conceded goals in the last seven games of the season. The last match that Rubro-Negro left the pitch without being leaked was against Fluminense, in a 1-0 victory, on June 23rd. Since then, Flamengo has averaged more than one goal per duel, as the opponents scored on eight occasions.


Remembering that Léo Ortiz played as a midfielder in the last seven games, including as a starter. However, the defender has always shown a desire to play among the starting 11 as a defender, his original position.


FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONT

O Flamengo back on the field next Wednesday (31), against Palmeiras. However, it is possible that Léo Ortiz will not start again among the starters. Fabrício Bruno and Léo Pereira should be the starters in the match.


Thus, the Mais Querido squad will reappear at CT Ninho do Urubu on the afternoon of this Monday (29), to begin the preparation for the match against Palmeiras. The game will be on Wednesday (31), at 8pm, at Maracanã.


Soccer

Former Flamengo target could end up at Rio rival

Evander has a contract with Cincinnati until December 2027, and the North American club stipulated a value of 17 million euros to release him.

Flamengo tried to sign Evander while he was still at Portland in the United States, but the two parties failed to reach an agreement. Photo: Reproduction/MLS
Flamengo tried to sign Evander while he was still at Portland in the United States, but the two parties failed to reach an agreement. Photo: Reproduction/MLS

  |

Icon Comentário0

After nearly signing with Flamengo last season, midfielder Evander, currently at FC Cincinnati in the United States, is in Botafogo's sights for the remainder of 2024. According to journalist João Van Boysen, the black and white club is competing for the signing of the 27-year-old player with Benfica in Portugal.


Evander's contract with Cincinnati runs until December 2027, and the North American club has set a fee of €17 million, approximately R$109 million, to release him. It's not yet known whether Botafogo intends to pay or negotiate a lower fee.




MIDFIELDER WAS TARGETED BY FLA

Revealed by Vasco, Evander was once in the plans of Flamengo's former management, who saw him as an immediate backup to Arrascaeta. At the time, however, negotiations with Portland Timbers, the club he played for before Cincinnati, ultimately fell through. Now, the midfielder's future is back on the Brazilian football radar.



EVANDER'S NUMBERS
  • Evander, playing for FC Cincinnati in MLS, has the following numbers in 2025 (as of October, based on available information):Games: 28
  • Goals: 9
  • Assists: 14
  • Shirt number: 10


Soccer

Well done! Leixões receives a transfer ban due to debt with Flamengo

The Rio de Janeiro club filed a complaint with the FIFA Player Status Resolution Chamber and now the Portuguese have been punished.

Leixões should have paid the first installment for Werton, worth 175 thousand euros, in November 2024. Photo: Reproduction
Leixões should have paid the first installment for Werton, worth 175 thousand euros, in November 2024. Photo: Reproduction

  |

Icon Comentário0

Flamengo sued Leixões, of Portugal, at FIFA over a debt related to the transfer of striker Werton. In July 2024, the red-and-black club sold 70% of the player's rights for €1 million (R$5.8 million at the then exchange rate).


The club filed a complaint with FIFA's Player Status Resolution Chamber. Leixões was supposed to pay the first installment, €175,000 (R$1.1 million), in November 2024. Flamengo demanded payment from the Portuguese club in January but has not received the amount.


The last charge was on January 14, 2025, when Flamengo gave Leixões 48 hours to pay the adjusted amount - 196,700 euros (R$1.2 million). The Portuguese team once again failed to comply with the agreement, and Flamengo went to FIFA to collect the debt, including fines, interest, and monetary correction.



FIFA HAS GIVEN ITS VERDICT AND PUNISHED THE PORTUGUESE CLUB


On Tuesday afternoon, Flamengo issued a statement on its official website , informing that FIFA had punished Leixões with a well-deserved transfer ban . This means that the Portuguese club will not be able to register new players.


FOLLOW THE NOTE

"Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that Leixões SC, from Portugal, was punished by FIFA with a Transfer Ban due to a debt with the Rio de Janeiro club, regarding the transfer of the athlete Werton. The decision of the highest entity of world football recognized Flamengo's request. Leixões will be prevented from registering new players for up to three transfer windows, or until the amount of 175 thousand euros is paid to the red-black club. The sanction comes into effect from this Tuesday (15)."


WERTON AT FLAMENGO

A highly successful player in Flamengo's youth academy, he was a gem of the club's nest. Werton made his professional debut for Flamengo in 2021, but never received many opportunities. He left the club with one goal in 12 games.


Soccer

Flamengo's Matheus Gonçalves has another club interested in the midfielder

Pressure from fans, a new offer, and technical analysis forced Rubro-Negro to halt negotiations with Cruzeiro; the team emerges as a new interested party

Matheus Gonçalves almost left Flamengo to join Cruzeiro, with that, Bragantino signaled their interest in the midfielder (Flamengo)
Matheus Gonçalves almost left Flamengo to join Cruzeiro, with that, Bragantino signaled their interest in the midfielder (Flamengo)

  |

Icon Comentário0

Negotiations between Flamengo and Cruzeiro for the sale of Matheus Gonçalves suffered a setback. Even with the agreement between the clubs practically complete, the Flamengo board decided to halt the transfer. The reason? A new interested party entered the fray, and pressure from fans on social media forced the club to change its stance.


PLAYER IS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE


Cruzeiro was willing to pay €3.5 million (around R$20 million) for 50% of the 18-year-old player's economic rights. The amount, initially accepted by Flamengo's management , was reviewed internally after Red Bull Bragantino expressed interest and indicated that it could present a higher offer.


FLAMENGO OPENS UP ABOUT GONÇALVES

According to the O Tempo website, Bragantino has investigated the player's situation and expressed a willingness to enter the competition. The São Paulo club is already familiar with Matheus Gonçalves , who played on loan at Bragança Paulista for part of 2023. This prior knowledge of the player, combined with its policy of investing in young players with resale potential, makes Bragantino a serious and strategic contender in this battle.


An official offer is expected to arrive in the coming days. Another important factor influencing Flamengo 's change of direction was the strong reaction from fans on social media. Many Flamengo fans considered the €3.5 million fee for half the rights to be low, considering Matheus Gonçalves' technical potential.

The pressure created discomfort at Gávea, especially at a time when the club is seeking to strengthen its image in the eyes of the nation. The board then opted to err on the side of caution and halted negotiations with Cruzeiro.


envelope SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER


Flamengo may have a full-back sold to Arab football this window
Soccer

Flamengo may have a full-back sold to Arab football this window

 

Icon Comentário0
Goalkeeper says goodbye to Flamengo after signing with Spanish club
Soccer

Goalkeeper says goodbye to Flamengo after signing with Spanish club

 

Icon Comentário0
Check out the suspended Santos and Flamengo; Rubro-Negro could suffer major losses
Soccer

Check out the suspended Santos and Flamengo; Rubro-Negro could suffer major losses

 

Icon Comentário0