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LIKE THIS? JOURNALIST ACCUSES FLAMENGO FOR LACK OF ETHICS IN HIRING CARLINHOS

Mais Querido agreed to sign the striker one day before facing Nova Iguaçu

01 Abr 2024 | 14:43 |

The Flamengo agreed to sign Carlinhos, from Nova Iguaçu, last Friday (29). However, Mais Querido is being accused of being unethical, as the news was confirmed by Marcos Braz before the ball rolled for the first leg of the Carioca final. According to commentator Breiller Pires, the move can be considered "cunning".

“In a cunning move, Flamengo announced this Saturday, before the final against Nova Iguaçu, the signing of striker Carlinhos, vice-president. top scorer in the Carioca Championship and one of the main names of the Baixada Fluminense team”, says an excerpt from Breiller's column on the Terra portal.

O Mais Querido beat Nova Iguaçu 3-0. Even with the discreet performance, like his entire team, Carlinhos tried some offensive moves and made a good cross in an individual play. However, the journalist questioned the ethics of the Rubro-Negro board and stated that the announcement disturbed the opponent's environment and exposed the player unnecessarily.

BREILLER INOCENTA PALMEIRAS E FLUMINENSE

Despite accusing Flamengodue to lack of ethics, Breiller cleared Fluminense and Palmeiras. The Laranjeiras club signed striker Lelê, who was Volta Redonda's top scorer and was eliminated in the semi-final. Palmeiras signed midfielder Rômulo this season. With a signed contract, the player entered the field against alviverde in the Paulistão semi-final and presented himself two days later as a reinforcement.

In this way, the journalist understands that the agreement a month earlier with the athletes constitutes a coincidence and not a lack of ethics as the Flamengo board accuses.

“This year, in the Paulistão semi-final, Palmeiras beat Novorizontino, owned by midfielder Rômulo, announced as a reinforcement for the Brazilian team in February. The difference between the cases of Rômulo and Lelê and that of Carlinhos is that both Palmeiras and Fluminense had agreed with the players well before facing their respective clubs in decisive clashes”, he says.

CARLINHOS IS FOCUSED ON THE FINAL FROM CARIOCA

Even with the accusations against Flamengo, Carlinhos denies all the news and says he is focused on Carioca's final against Mais Querido. The striker assured that the level of concentration for the match was so high that he was not involved in the negotiations and was informed by the representatives after the positive outcome.

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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.

LIKE THIS? JOURNALIST ACCUSES FLAMENGO FOR LACK OF ETHICS IN HIRING CARLINHOS