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LIKE THIS? FLAMENGO LOSES POSITION TO PALMEIRAS AS THE TEAM THAT MAKES THE BEST SIGNMENTS IN THE COUNTRY
Survey shows how Alviverde managed to win the same number of trophies as Fla in recent years, with a much cheaper squad
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Flamengo lost another one to Palmeiras?! Yes, and this time, outside the fields. The dispute was in the transfer market, but not involving a specific player. According to a survey carried out by the Torcedores.com portal, the São Paulo team has the best strategy when it comes to buying, selling, lending and borrowing athletes. Previously, this position belonged to Mengão.
The portal took into account the last five seasons, making a comparison between the number of awards from Brazilian clubs and how much they invested to achieve the squads they have. From 2019 to now, Flamengo and Palmeiras have won the main national and continental cups, but Alviverde had to spend less to do so.
While the São Paulo club spent 83.58 million euros (R$451.3 million, at the current price) in signings, the rubro-negro disbursed almost double this amount: 160.75 million euros (R$ 1.15 million). In this way, Flamengo spent around 213.2 thousand euros (R$1.15 million) per point won in the period, while each point for Palmeiras cost 117.2 thousand euros (R$632.8 thousand).
< Therefore, on the field, Abel Ferreira's team was 1.9 times cheaper and ended up winning the same titles — the Rio team only has one more Super Cup than Palmeiras.
Some clubs spent less than Palmeiras in terms of points won in the period — like Atlético-MG, Athletico, São Paulo and Corinthians, for example —, but they didn't come close to the number of cups won by alviverde. This reason makes Verdão the team that hires the best in the country.
In addition to the titles won, Palmeiras also stands out in the resale power of its players. This was the case with the transfers of Danilo to Nottingham Forest, Matías Viña to Roma and Arthur to Zenit, which generated a total of R$256 million for the São Paulo club's coffers, with a profit of R$25.2 million.
In total, the Alviverde team raised 74.2 million euros (around R$401 million) just from the sales of players who arrived and left between 2019 and 2023. In general terms, Palmeiras managed to earn 1.5 times more than Flamengo with the sales of its players, spending almost twice less than the red-black team.
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Crisis at Al-Hilal reignites speculation about star, speculated at Flamengo
Even after Flamengo's approach, the striker faces public rejection in Saudi Arabia and is experiencing a tense atmosphere with the Arab club's fans
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Malcom , a Brazilian star in Saudi football, is going through his most turbulent time since arriving at Al-Hilal . The club's elimination against Fluminense in the Club World Cup triggered a series of protests from fans , who point to the striker as one of the main culprits for the failure.
FANS ASK FOR ACTION
The episode that raised tensions occurred as he was leaving the pitch, when Malcom argued with fans in the stands. The player's attitude was not well received by the local fans, who quickly began using social media to call for his departure from the club. The criticism of Malcom went beyond acceptable levels. There were protests on social media that, according to local reports, reached the point of racist attacks against the player.
The negative repercussions inside and outside Saudi Arabia exposed the seriousness of the episode. Among the most frequent comments were phrases such as: "I don't want to see him on the team anymore" and "He has become a burden". Despite having performed well technically in his first season, some fans believe that Malcom no longer contributes to the team.
A NEGATIVE FOR THE PLAYER
The crisis experienced by Malcom at Al-Hilal did not go unnoticed by Flamengo . In mid-June, the red-and-black club made an inquiry into the striker's situation. The name was viewed favorably by the board, but the economic situation quickly imposed limits. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Malcom receives approximately R$8 million per month.
The amount is considered unaffordable by Flamengo and any other Brazilian football club in the current market situation. Given the financial discrepancy, Flamengo backed down. The survey was only initial and served to map out the scenario, but there was no formal proposal. Even with the crisis at Al-Hilal, the board understands that there is no room for progress.
Another issue that is holding back Malcom from leaving Al-Hilal is his contract . The player has a long-term contract with robust guarantees. To leave the club, even under pressure, he would have to give up a significant part of his income.
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The duo could have a headache with the arrival of Michael Jhonston at Flamengo
The Irishman arrives to compete for a position with attacking players, who are experiencing low performance and are considered negotiable
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Flamengo is close to officially signing 26-year-old striker Mikey Johnston from West Bromwich Albion in England. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the Rio de Janeiro club will pay around R$35 million for the transfer, and the contract will be for four years . The player is expected to travel to Brazil after final adjustments to the bureaucratic procedures.
Johnston prefers to play on the left wing, a position currently occupied by Everton Cebolinha and Michael. With his performance below that of both players, the Irishman arrives to fight for space and increase competitiveness in the sector. The signing also reflects the diagnosis of the football department, which sees the need for offensive renewal.
CEBOLINHA AND MICHAEL MAY LEAVE FLAMENGO
Mikey Johnston's arrival should not be an isolated incident. Internally, the club's board of directors understands that it is time to renew players in attack, especially on the wings. Michael and Everton Cebolinha have not been able to establish themselves this season , and the club is already working on the possibility of negotiating them soon.
MOMENT OF LOW OF THE MOST LOVED ONE
After a remarkable stint between 2020 and 2021, Michael returned to Flamengo surrounded by expectations. However, his second stint has been discreet and marked by irregular performances. According to ge, the player himself expressed the desire to leave in 2025, but was convinced to stay for a while longer. The atmosphere, however, is not the best.
Tactically, Michael does not fit into Flamengo's current playing style. His style based on dribbling and individual plays, which sometimes worked in the past, has now proven to be ineffective. His lack of tactical discipline has weighed against him remaining on the field in decisive games. Everton Cebolinha's situation is also not the most comfortable.
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Filipe Luís has a heated backstage experience when he returns to training for Flamengo, check out the schedule
The reappearance was led by the coach, who began the work aiming at the continuation of the season. Gerson, with official departure for Zenit
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Flamengo officially resumed training this Saturday (05), after a short break granted to the squad. The return was marked by a two-period training session at CT Ninho do Urubu, with physical exercises and work on the field. Under the command of assistant coach Filipe Luís, who takes over the activities temporarily during the FIFA Date , the group began preparing for the next phase of the Brazilian Championship and other competitions in the second half of the year.
The players arrived in the morning and began their activities at the club's gym, focusing on physical conditioning. The group then went to the field and participated in technical activities, focusing on movement and team harmony. The coaching staff also took advantage of the day for individual observations and conversations with players who may gain space in the coming weeks.
GERSON, PEDRO AND BEHIND THE SCENES
The main absence at the reappearance was Gerson n . The midfielder had his contract termination published in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) and is no longer part of the red-black squad. Despite the expectation that he would be able to appear at the CT to say goodbye to his teammates, the player did not show up at Ninho do Urubu this Saturday. Gerson is on his way to Zenit, in Russia, a club with which he has already signed a contract.
FLAMENGO PREPARES FOR RETURN TO THE PITCH
Unlike the midfielder, Pedro was present at the training center and trained normally with the squad. During the week, rumors circulated about Flamengo's interest in negotiating with the striker, but internally the player remains focused on training and at the disposal of the coaching staff. Flamengo officially resumed training this Saturday (05), after a short period of time off granted to the squad. The return was marked by a two-period training session at CT Ninho do Urubu, with physical exercises and work on the field.
Under the command of assistant coach Filipe Luís, who is taking over the activities temporarily during the FIFA International Day, the group began preparing for the next phase of the Brazilian Championship and other competitions in the second half of the year. The players arrived in the morning and began activities at the club's gym, focusing on physical conditioning. The group then went to the field and participated in technical activities, focusing on movement and team harmony.
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