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Ancelotti calls up Brazil squad with four former Flamengo players for friendlies in Asia
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Flamengo ended its preparation for the confrontation on Wednesday (5), valid for the eighth round of the Carioca Championship, with an alternative team. The team led by Filipe Luís chose to save the eye holders in the weekend classic. Face Portuguese-RJ in Sabiá Park, in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. With a priority for Fla-Flu next Saturday, coach Filipe Luís will climb a mixed team, similar to the one who beat Sampaio Corrêa 2-0 in the previous round. RGB (197, 0, 24); "> One of the news may be Danilo's debut as a starter. The newly hired 33-year-old defender made his first appearance in the final minutes of the 3-1 win over Botafogo at the Brazil Super Cup. With the absences of Wesley and Varela (released to travel to Uruguay due to the death of his mother), the tendency is for Danilo to work in the defender, while Daniel Sales assumes the right-back.
Midfield and attack changes
Another important change in the formation of the mengão is the absence of Alcaraz, which was loaned to Everton of England. To fill this gap, Luiz Araújo emerges as the main candidate for the vacancy. The striker has shown good performance in 2025, with a goal and two assists in two games played. It still works to recover pace of play and can start at the bank. Thus, Matheus Gonçalves can earn more minutes on the field. : Matheus Cunha; Daniel Sales, Danilo (João Victor), Cleiton and Ayrton Lucas; Everton Araújo, Allan and Matheus Gonçalves (Arrascaeta); Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha and Juninho .
The transfer of the jewel of Ninho to the team from Saudi Arabia, moved the coffers of Mengão, but the Rio de Janeiro club has not yet received the value of the negotiation
01 Out 2025 | 19:21 |
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Flamengo agreed to sell young attacking midfielder Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli for 8 million euros (around R$50 million). The amount was to be paid upfront, but ended up being split into three annual installments between 2025 and 2027. According to information released by journalist Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, the first installment, scheduled to be paid by last Monday (30), was not deposited.
With the Arab team's delay, Flamengo is considering taking legal action to ensure compliance with the contract. The board fears that the Arab club will not honor its commitments , which could constitute a default.
The situation is concerning for Gávea, which was counting on the funds to bolster its cash flow. If the payment isn't regularized by October 4th, there's a chance the contract will be terminated and Matheus Gonçalves will return to the club.
Although he recently transferred, the player could return to Flamengo if the deal falls through. The board is closely monitoring the player's movements and is in contact with representatives of the player and Al-Ahli.
Teams face each other this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã, in a game that could redefine the dispute for the title of the Brazilian Championship
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Flamengo enters the field to defend its sole lead in the Brasileirão, with 54 points, four more than second-place Cruzeiro. A victory could extend the Flamengo's lead, while a victory for the Minas Gerais team would reduce the gap to just one point.
Maracanã is expected to welcome over 70,000 fans , in a pre-match atmosphere. Besides its importance for the standings, the match also marks a symbolic reunion: Gabigol will return to the stadium for the first time since leaving Flamengo, now wearing the sky-blue jersey.
The duel promises intense emotions for the Flamengo fans . Gabigol, a longtime Flamengo idol, returns to Maracanã in a new phase of his career , playing for Cruzeiro . In the first round, the striker was decisive, scoring the winning goal for Raposa, 2-1, at Mineirão.
Fans are expecting a high-level game, with ingredients that go beyond sporting rivalry : on one side, Flamengo 's fight to maintain its lead; on the other, Cruzeiro's attempt to close the gap and dream bigger about the cup.
26th round – Brazilian Championship
📆 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
📺 Broadcast: Premiere
Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Danilo (Leo Pereira) and Alex Sandro; Saul, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Cruzeiro (Coach: Leonardo Jardim): Cassio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Wanderson and Kaio Jorge.
More than 45 thousand tickets have already been sold for this Thursday's duel (2) between Mais Querido and Raposa, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão
01 Out 2025 | 16:33 |
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Flamengo announced that tickets for the match against Cruzeiro , this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, are practically sold out. The game is valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship and should have an audience of over 70 thousand people.
The North, West, East (upper and lower), and part of the South sectors are already full. Prices range from R$100 to R$600, depending on the sector, with half-price tickets available for all options.
The duel pits the leaders and runners-up of Série A against each other . Flamengo arrives with 54 points and a four-point advantage over Cruzeiro , which has 50. The match could reduce the gap between the two clubs or increase the red-black advantage in the race for the title.
Ticket sales began on September 2nd, exclusively for Flamengo members, who received priority and special discounts. Later, on September 18th, sales opened to the general public. Cruzeiro's visiting fans will be seated in the stadium's South B section.
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