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Peñarol (URU) and Botafogo will face each other this Wednesday (23) in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, in Engenhão. However, the hours leading up to the duel were marked by regrettable scenes on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, with Uruguayan fans carrying out dragnets and promoting riots. Thus, two directors of the 'hermano' team cited Flamengo as 'guilty' of the widespread confusion.
“A The police allowed Flamengo and Botafogo fans to pass to the meeting point where Peñarol fans were. It’s all the police’s fault,” said Peñarol director Jorge Niremberg in an interview with Uruguayan radio Carve Deportiva. A Uruguayan agent also spoke about Mais Querido.
“I found two thousand people from Flamengo and Botafogo with firearms , stones, setting the bus on fire. We are not robots, we try to defend ourselves. It’s a lack of respect, of humanity, of everything”, added Chino Lasalvia, player agent who is in Rio de Janeiro together with the Peñarol delegation, after all.
THE CONFUSION
Peñarol fans 'they broke everything' in Pria do Recreio, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, in the early afternoon of this Wednesday (23). The Uruguayans used sticks and stones to attack bathers and military police. Furthermore, establishments were looted and a bus was set on fire. The Rio de Janeiro Police arrested more than 200 ‘hinchas’. The tendency is for the group not to watch the game against Botafogo, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).
VARELA
Thus, the person who also got involved in the confusion, indirectly, was Flamengo full-back Guillermo Varela. After all, the player appeared among the Uruguayan fans, but, according to the athlete's version, to rescue two friends who were in the middle of the fight. It is important to remember that shirt number 2 is Peñarol's offspring, that is, he still has ties with the Libertadores semi-finalist.
“Nação Rubro-Negra, as recorded on social media, I was at Praia do Recreio to rescue two friends who were scared by the confusion. I did not participate in any act of violence. We lost contact as soon as I arrived at the scene. I waited for 15 minutes and was approached by military police officers who were doing their job,” Varela wrote on social media.
“After everything was resolved, I headed for lunch with my teammates and coaching staff. I have already spoken to the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz. Therefore, I apologize for the misunderstanding and reaffirm my commitment to taking Flamengo to titles!”, added the full-back.
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
16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |
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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.
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.
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.
Mengão midfielder is one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship, but commentator says he wouldn't have the same success at Santos as the star
16 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Back in Brazilian football, Neymar still divides opinions about his future at Santos . During a debate on ESPN Brasil, former player Zinho compared the Santos number 10 to Flamengo's Arrascaeta , which sparked disagreement from Zé Elias. The former Mengão player stated that the Uruguayan wouldn't be able to perform at the São Paulo club.
Zé Elias praises Flamengo's Arrascaeta in comparison to Neymar: "He works hard, he's a leader"
Zé Elias then responded, highlighting the difference in attitude between the two athletes: "But he won't be in the same position as Neymar, Zinho! He'll be much more involved in the game, he'll be a role model ... Neymar doesn't help. Neymar loses the ball and just watches. Arrascaeta doesn't do that. He works hard, he's a leader," he stated.
While Neymar is still looking for consistency, Arrascaeta continues to be one of Flamengo 's biggest stars in 2025. In addition to assists and creative plays, the Uruguayan has also taken on a leading role as a goalscorer.
Currently, the number 10 is Flamengo 's top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 13 goals. Last Sunday (14), he even scored one of the goals in the 2-0 victory over Juventude , in Caxias do Sul, which ended a 28-year drought.
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, against Estudiantes (ARG). The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with broadcast by ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
Teams face each other this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis, for the knockout stage of the national tournament; the duel is worth a place in the next phase of the competition
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Flamengo Women have a decisive challenge this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Morumbis stadium. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup , will be played in a single game. Whoever wins will advance directly to the next phase of the national competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after a nine-year absence.
São Paulo takes the field seeking its first Women's Copa do Brasil title . The Tricolor team comes into this match after defeating Vasco 3-1 away from home in the previous round. In the Brazilian Championship, however, the São Paulo team was eliminated in the semifinals by Corinthians.
FLAMENGO MOMENT
Flamengo , in turn, thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 in the previous round , with Mariane scoring a hat trick. Despite their recent strong performance, Rosana Augusto's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the last Brazilian Championship after being defeated by Palmeiras.
Despite returning to the official calendar, the Women's Copa do Brasil still offers significantly lower prize money than the men's. While the 2025 men's champion can earn up to R$101.2 million, the women's tournament title yields a maximum of R$1.38 million.
📅 Date: 9/17/2025
⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)
📺 Broadcast: SporTV
Coach: Thiago Viana.
Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.
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