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COMMENTATOR DISAGREES ABOUT FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS HAVING THE BIGGEST RIVALRY IN BRAZIL

The two teams are the main protagonists of Brazilian football

19 Abr 2024 | 13:49 |

Flamengoe Palmeirasse are preparing to face each other next Sunday (21st), at 4pm, at Allianz Parque, in the third round of the Brasileirão. The match is considered by Palmeiras residents as a "final" and by journalists as the biggest interstate classic in the country. However, for Paulo Vinícius Coelho, the duel between the teams is not one of greatest rivalry.

“Brazil's greatest rivalry is not Palmeiras x Flamengo. The palmeiras rival is Corinthians, then São Paulo. From Flamengo, it's Vasco. The older red-blacks don't like Botafogo... Fla-Flu is more important in the city of Rio de Janeiro than facing Palmeiras.”

Even though the teams don't represent the biggest rivalry, the teams are protagonists of Brazilian football and, therefore, the classic is the most anticipated.

PVC TALKS ABOUT THE HEGEMONY OF TEAMS

The commentator also talks about the thesis that has been hovering over Brazilian football for some time, that the country will have " two hegemonic clubs, like in Spain". According to him, this is still not certain: “Brazil has never had two teams repeat as champion and runner-up of its biggest championship, for two years in a row.”

FOCUS ON THE BRAZILIAN

So, Flamengoand Palmeiras face each other with different objectives. Mais Querido will try to stay at the top of the leaderboard and the alviverde team will try to climb a few positions. Thus, the teams will face each other next Sunday (21st), at 4pm, at Allianz Parque.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

COMMENTATOR DISAGREES ABOUT FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS HAVING THE BIGGEST RIVALRY IN BRAZIL