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26 Fev 2024 | 14:57 |
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Nicolás De La Cruz has barely arrived and has already won the hearts of all the fans of Flamengo and commentators. This Sunday afternoon (25), the Uruguayan midfielder stood out once again in Rubro Negro against Fluminense. After the match, the player received praise from commentator Zé Elias, from ESPN, during the F90 program. The journalist made tactical notes on the athlete's performance.
“I think it's going to be Tite's team, it's Tite's style. It's a competitive team that knows what it's doing from the beginning until the end of the game. What was Fluminense's biggest difficulty? He couldn't touch, he just had to touch back. With De La Cruz, Flamengo can have this style of play, which is: lose the ball, everyone comes back”, said Zé Elias.
ZÉ ELIAS IS DELIGHTED WITH DE LA CRUZ
De La Cruz played against Fluminense as a second midfielder and had a great performance on the field. In this way, Zé Elias unraveled the Uruguayan's steal of the ball and the creation of the midfielder for the second goal Mais Querido.
“Flamengo's second goal was spectacular. Heel, speed, I'm a fan of De La Cruz. He steals the ball and passes it to Arrascaeta. It's a competitive, organized team, and the beauty of Tite's team is there. In other words, it is a team that knows what it is doing on the field. You know exactly what to expect from this team”, he pointed out.
COMMENTATOR THINKS FLAMENGO IS WELL COMPACTED
Zé Elias concluded by saying that Flamengois well compacted and that all players are well positioned on the field: “Defense, midfield and attack work together. You rarely see a guy far away from the game. They are all well positioned. Tite's Corinthians had quality, they were a team that knew how to suffer. Not this Flamengo team. He can already defend himself, but at the same time he has a lot of quality and speed in the game”, he concluded.
The striker opens the scoring against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã stadium, reaching his 150th goal in the red and black jersey and consolidating an important milestone in the Libertadores Cup
18 Set 2025 | 22:37 |
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Flamengo won an important chapter this Wednesday (18), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . After just 15 seconds, Pedro scored against Estudiantes at a packed Maracanã, opening the scoring for the Rio de Janeiro team. The goal not only guaranteed an initial advantage in the duel but also marked the striker's 150th goal with the red-black shirt , equaling Bebeto in eighth place among the greatest scorers in the club's history.
The goal against Argentina also represented Pedro's 26th for Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, a figure that puts him behind only Gabigol, with 30 goals, in the club's all-time rankings in the tournament . Furthermore, the number 9 became the third-highest Brazilian scorer in the continental competition.
According to information obtained by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's management intends to renew the contracts of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta in 2025. Pedro and goalkeeper Rossi are expected to have their contracts extended next season . Internally, there is no dissatisfaction surrounding the number 9.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
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