Soccer
11 Jul 2024 | 14:06 |
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In Carlos Vainer's text published on Juca Kfouri's Blog, the author discusses the legal and urban issues involved in the construction of Flamengo's new stadium. Vainer refers to the questions raised by Sônia Rabello, a jurist, in Diário do Rio. At the beginning of the text, Rabello is unable to clarify precisely who owns the land. It is not the Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF), but rather a Real Estate Investment Fund, supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), whose shareholder is the FGTS, managed by the CEF.
It is surprising that the ownership of the land is not explained at the beginning of the text. The obligations of an Investment Fund, created to operate in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in an urban operating area, are important information to conceptually discuss the topic in question. The lack of this clarity compromises the discussion about the legitimacy and procedures involved in the construction of the stadium.
Rabello mentions the Constitution, citing Decree-Law 3365, which defines public utility for various works, including the creation of stadiums. According to the Constitution, stadiums can be considered to be of public utility, especially when included in urbanization plans aiming for better economic use. This point strengthens the argument in favor of building the stadium, even if there are controversies regarding the ownership of the land and the role of the Investment Fund.
The text also discusses the number of stadiums in Rio de Janeiro. Currently, the city has three stadiums, and with Flamengo's new stadium, there would be four. In comparison, São Paulo has its own stadiums for each Serie A club, in addition to other relevant stadiums in the metropolitan region. This analysis suggests that the addition of a new stadium in Rio de Janeiro could be beneficial, considering demand and the need for better conditions for games.
A comparison International highlights the situation in Buenos Aires, which has 24 stadiums within Greater Buenos Aires, a region comparable in size to Rio de Janeiro. London also serves as an example, with 11 major clubs and stadiums for other sports such as rugby. These cities demonstrate that a greater number of stadiums can be viable and beneficial, as long as they are well planned and distributed.
The discussion about the location of the new stadium is crucial. The proximity between Maracanã and Flamengo's future stadium is seen by some as problematic. However, real estate expansion in Rio de Janeiro is limited, and the availability of public transport is a determining factor. Locating the stadium in central areas with good access to transport can democratize fan access and facilitate logistics on game days.
Finally, Vainer mentions activation of the stadium on days without games, an important point for the sustainability of the project. The new stadium area was unoccupied for 20 years, contaminated and abandoned. The lack of interest from the local real estate market reinforces the need for a project that brings revitalization and continuous use to the space. These urban and planning issues need to be deeply analyzed to ensure the success and acceptance of Flamengo's new stadium.
Mengão takes victory to the return game against the Argentines that takes place on the 25th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium
18 Set 2025 | 23:24 |
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Flamengo defeated Argentina's Estudiantes 2-1 at the Maracanã Stadium . The red-and-black team decided the match in the first half with goals from Pedro and Varela. Mengão gave Estudiantes no time to breathe in Rio de Janeiro with a lightning goal.
Just 15 seconds in, Pedro capitalized on a pass from Plata, turned on his marker, and fired a left-footed shot to open the scoring. The quick goal undermined Argentina's strategy and galvanized the Rio de Janeiro team, who continued to press. A few minutes later, Ayrton Lucas crossed from the left and Varela hit a beautiful volley into Muslera's corner, extending the red-and-blacks' lead in the first half.
Even with a two-goal lead, Flamengo maintained control and nearly made it three with Pedro, whose shot was spectacularly saved by the Uruguayan goalkeeper. Estudiantes , for their part, barely threatened Rossi's goal and only managed to partially level the score in the final minutes of the first half . The feeling at Maracanã was that the 2-0 scoreline was a cheap one for the visitors.
In the second half, the pace dropped. Coach Eduardo Domínguez made substitutions, trying to give the Argentine team more momentum, but he ran into the red-and-black defense. The match was not without its tense moments, with cards for Saúl, Samuel Lino, and Alexis Castro, and Plata's sending-off after a second yellow card in a dispute with Facundo Rodríguez . At the end of the second half, Estudiantes scored in the 46th minute to leave the match open in Argentina.
With the 2-1 victory, Flamengo takes the lead in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The return leg is scheduled for the 25th, at 9:30 pm, at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in Argentina. Before that, the team led by Tite faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship, again at Maracanã.
Striker scores after 14 seconds against Estudiantes, surpassing the records of former players and consolidating himself as one of the club's top scorers
18 Set 2025 | 22:53 |
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Forward Pedro needed just 14 seconds to open the scoring for Flamengo against Estudiantes in a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. The lightning strike became the Rubro-Negro's fastest goal in the competition's history , surpassing Gerson's record and also surpassing Lucas Paquetá's historic mark, which held the club's fastest goal in an official match.
Until then, Flamengo 's fastest goal in the Libertadores was Gerson's, who had scored after 56 seconds against Bolívar, in 2024. Even so, in the current edition of the tournament, Pedro's goal was the second fastest overall , behind only Artur's goal, from Botafogo, which shook the net against LDU after 13 seconds in the round of 16.
293 games
148 goals
35 assists
According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, the club's board 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's no sign of the striker's dissatisfaction with the club.
After beating Estudiantes at Maracanã this Thursday (18), Mengão faces Vasco next Sunday (21), for the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place again at the Rio de Janeiro team's stadium.
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.
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