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21 Jul 2023 | 10:28 |
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Paulo Calçade explained in the program the differences that exist in Flamengo's signings, compared to other national teams. From Mengão, international clubs ask for more money for their players, because it has a “greater capacity than most European clubs”. On the other hand, they manage to buy cheaper from teams like Corinthians.
In a program on ESPN, the commentator defended his opinion on the current transfer window and Flamengo's actions on the subject on Thursday night (20). The team from Rio has shown interest in several players, but recently the highlights were Zenit (RUS) stars Claudinho and Wendel.
Calçade believes that “the Russians”, referring to the club's management, are aware of how Flamengo is a different team from other Brazilians, due to its high purchasing power. “They ask Flamengo a lot, but when they come here to hire from Corinthians, they offer very little to Corinthians and take away any player. In the case of Flamengo, they'll want as much as they can.”
The journalist's speech is not far from reality, if we look at the prices that Zenit has been asking for the striker and midfielder. Flamengo's last offer for Claudinho was 15 million euros (almost 80 million reais at current prices), while Wendel costs 20 million euros (almost 107 million reais at current prices) in the eyes of the Russian team. Negotiations with the red-black are at the European level, according to the commentator. He recognizes that Mengão still doesn't have capital like Real Madrid, Chelsea or Manchester City, but already negotiates “almost with a capacity superior to most European clubs.”
From these difficulties, benefits also arise. Competing with other names on the European continent, Flamengo stands out because it operates in the “standard Brazilian” system: “producing in reais to contract in dollars, or euros. So this is extremely relevant, [i.e.] what he is capable of doing.”
After a rejected proposal in the last window, Mais Querido is preparing a new proposal for goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão in January of next season.
10 Set 2025 | 12:44 |
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The behind-the-scenes battle between Flamengo and Santos for goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão continues to stir up the transfer market. After seeing its first offer rejected in the last transfer window, the Rio de Janeiro club maintains the player as a priority target and is working on a new, more robust offer in January 2026. This information comes from the website 'Moon'.
The deal, publicly confirmed by Brazão himself, promises to be one of the biggest chapters in the national transfer market at the turn of the year. Flamengo's interest will test the club's financial strength against the resistance of its São Paulo rival, who sees the goalkeeper as a key player in their squad.
Gabriel Brazão, 24, is considered one of the most promising goalkeepers in the country . A regular starter for Santos, he stands at 1.92m tall and stands out for his agility, difficult saves, and confident aerial ability. A product of the youth academy at Inter Milan in Italy, Brazão boasts international experience and a unique tactical background.
In the last transfer window, the red-and-black club formalized an offer for the goalkeeper . Santos, however, considered the proposed amount insufficient and promptly rejected the offer. Even so, the Rio de Janeiro club's executives indicate that they will return with full force in January, seeking to exceed the São Paulo club's demands.
Flamengo now turns its attention to goalkeeper Agustín Rossi. A regular starter, Rossi has the coach's full confidence and represents a key player in the Rubro-Negro's sporting project. According to reports, the board is seeking to extend his contract to ensure stability in the position until 2029.
Mengão created a petition for the entity to recognize it as the first Symbolic-Cultural Football Nation in the world and an analyst classifies it as superb
10 Set 2025 | 12:40 |
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On Tuesday morning (09), Flamengo surprised by announcing an unusual campaign : it asked fans to sign a petition for the Red-Black Nation to be recognized by the UN (United Nations). The initiative quickly resonated among fans and rivals.
Arnaldo Ribeiro on Flamengo's campaign at the UN: "Club arrogance"
One of the critics was journalist Arnaldo Ribeiro, a self-confessed São Paulo fan, who described Flamengo 's action as a gesture of arrogance, trying to place itself above other teams , which ends up pushing people away instead of bringing them closer.
"This idea of feeling bigger than others... Club arrogance. I don't think it's measured solely by fan numbers. I never understand when a popular club takes this kind of initiative, trying to separate itself and become something unique, but not necessarily admired by others. This often ends up driving people apart, not bringing them closer ," he said on BandSports.
With an estimated fan base of over 45 million, Flamengo launched the idea of becoming the world's first "symbolic-cultural nation." The movement features the participation of idols: Zico was named "king" and Adriano "emperor."
"If we were a country, we would have the 36th largest population in the world. We are more than 45 million people united by a flag, a culture, and a feeling that spans generations . Flamengo is not just a club, it is a nation," Zico emphasized.
The fans' response was immediate: in just seven hours, the campaign had already surpassed 100,000 signatures , a number the club had projected to reach over the weekend alone. Interested fans can join the movement by clicking here and help expand the brand.
Leader of the Brazilian Championship with 47 points, Mais Querido visits Alviverde this Sunday (14), at 4 pm, in Caxias do Sul
10 Set 2025 | 12:29 |
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The clash between Juventude and Flamengo takes place this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. The match will be valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship and will be broadcast exclusively by the streaming service Amazon Prime Video . The channel has not yet announced whether Romulo Mendonça or Galvão Bueno will be the narrator of the match.
With 47 points, Flamengo remains the undisputed leader of the Brasileirão. Cruzeiro is in second place with 44 points, while Palmeiras is in third place with 43 , after drawing with Corinthians in the last round. Juventude, meanwhile, is trying to recover in the competition: currently in 18th place, the team from Rio Grande do Sul has 21 points in 21 games, with six wins, three draws, and 12 losses.
The red-black squad carried out training sessions scheduled for Friday (11) and Saturday (12), at 9:30 am, at Ninho do Urubu. Immediately after Saturday's activity, the delegation will embark at 2:30 pm (Brasília time) for Caxias do Sul, where they will face Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.
The Rio team should enter the field with: Rossi; Royal, Léo Pereira, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro); Saúl, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino (Luiz Araújo) and Pedro.
– 9/14, at 4 pm – Juventude x Flamengo, at Alfredo Jaconi (Brazilian Championship)
– 18/9, at 9:30 pm – Flamengo x Estudiantes, at Maracanã (Libertadores)
– 9/21, at 5:30 pm – Flamengo x Vasco, at Maracanã (Brazilian Championship)
– September 25th, at 9:30 pm – Estudiantes vs Flamengo, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium (Libertadores)
– 9/28, at 8:30 pm – Corinthians x Flamengo, at Neo Química Arena (Brazilian Championship)
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