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In July this year, Santos showed interest in signing striker Carlinhos, currently at Flamengo. However, a FIFA regulation interrupted negotiations. According to the entity's rules, a player can be registered for up to three different clubs in the same season, but can only play official matches for two of these teams.

FIFA REGULATIONS PREVENT REGISTRATION

Before his arrival at Mais Querido, Carlinhos played for Nova Iguaçu, participating in competitions such as the Campeonato Carioca and the Copa do Brasil. This means that, according to article 5 of FIFA's Regulation on the Status and Transfer of Players, the striker had already played for two clubs during the season, which would prevent him from officially playing for Santos in 2023.

A The only exception provided for in the regulations would be a transfer to a club from an association with the opposite calendar to the Brazilian one, as happens in Europe, where the seasons run from August to July. As the move to Santos does not fit into this situation, the São Paulo club withdrew its interest.

CARLINHOS GETS CHANCES AT MENGÃO

In addition to the regulatory obstacle, Carlinhos also showed no interest in leaving Flamengo. The striker, who started to receive more opportunities under the command of coach Tite, has been used mainly in the absence of Pedro, who is recovering from an injury. The young player has already entered the field in Libertadores and Brasileirão matches, contributing with two important goals against Atlético-MG and Vitória.

With Pedro's injury, Bruno Henrique has been improvised in the center forward position, occupying the starting position at Flamengo . Gabigol, who also competes for Mengão's attack and has already scored four goals this season, remains one of the team's offensive options.

Edmundo, a former player known for his talent and explosive temperament on the pitch, analyzed current football, highlighting athletes who, in his view, have characteristics similar to his, whether in technique or personality. In an interview with the Só Se For Agora podcast, the former striker commented on players who most catch his attention, mentioning names like Gabigol, from Flamengo , and Dudu, from Palmeiras.

During the interview, Edmundo spoke about his admiration for younger and irreverent players. One of the names mentioned was John Kennedy, from Fluminense, champion in 2022. However, the former player was categorical in stating that, although he admires the young man's talent and personality, he believes that his own technique was superior. Another name that caught his attention was Estêvão, a natural dribbler, something that Edmundo himself highlighted as one of his great qualities on the field.

"I'm enchanted by some players, like John Kennedy, for their personality, but technically I was better than him. Estêvão is another, a great dribbler, and I considered myself a natural dribbler", commented the former player.

PRAISE FOR GABIGOL AND DUDU

Among the most experienced players, the former striker mentioned Dudu, from Palmeiras, and Gabigol, from Mais Querido. Edmundo made a point of praising the strong personality and technical quality of both, although he highlighted that each one has a different playing style.

"Dudu is one of the players I like to watch. He plays Palmeiras' number 7, which makes me identify a little with him. Gabigol, from Mengão, is an athlete with a strong personality, very confident in himself, although he has a different style than me, he did some things on the field. which I also did, perhaps even more intensely", commented Edmundo, with good humor.

A CAREER MARKED BY TITLES AND CONTROVERSYEdmundo, also known as "Animal", made history at major Brazilian football clubs, such as Vasco, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Corinthians. His career is marked by moments of genius and an explosive temperament, which often placed him at the center of controversies. The former player was also part of the Brazilian team that was runner-up in the 1998 World Cup.

The Flamengofaces significant challenges in trying to build its new stadium in the Gasmetro region of Rio de Janeiro. The land designated for the work houses a large infrastructure belonging to Naturgy, a multinational company responsible for distributing piped gas in the state. The removal of these facilities could generate costs estimated at around R$100 million, an amount that will have to be borne by the CRF. The information is from the O Globo portal. 

At the end of August, Naturgy informed the Energy and Basic Sanitation Regulatory Agency of the State of Rio (Agenersa) about the impasse involving the land. The area located at Avenida São Cristóvão, nº 1,200, includes warehouses, laboratories and a Regulation and Measurement Station, essential for the supply of gas to the North, South and Center zones of Rio de Janeiro, serving approximately 400 thousand consumers.

Agenersa requested that the concessionaire present, by mid-September, detailed reports on the costs and time required to relocate these structures. It is estimated that complete removal will require an additional investment of R$ 100 million.

NEGOTIATIONS WITH CITY HALL AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Naturgy representatives have held informal conversations with City Hall from Rio to clarify the situation. During these dialogues, it became clear that the club will be responsible for the expenses related to the removal of the facilities. One of the annexes to the land purchase and sale contract stipulates that Flamengo must bear the extra costs, although the document does not determine a maximum value.

RISKS INVOLVED IN STRUCTURE REMOVAL

In addition to the high cost, the removal of gas installations presents significant risks. The concessionaire warned of the possibility of accidents and gas shortages in large areas of the city, such as Greater Tijuca and the South Zone, if the operation is not carried out correctly. The gas pipeline that passes through the site operates at high pressure, which makes the operation delicate and risky both for the continuity of the service and for the safety of workers.