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An important player in Flamengo's 2-1 victory over Mirassol last Saturday (9) , goalkeeper Rossi spoke about his future at the club and the possibility of a contract renewal . The Argentine, the team's absolute starter, has a contract until 2027, but there are already talks to extend the contract.

Rossi on renewing with Flamengo: "I hope to stay here for many years"

With Matheus Cunha's pre-contract signed with Cruzeiro through 2026 , a situation practically confirmed by Filipe Luís at the press conference, Cruzeiro is also considering signing a backup for Rossi . Despite this, the number 1 preferred to be cautious when commenting on the topic.

"These are things that are being discussed, but nothing is resolved yet. Obviously, on a personal level, I'm very happy at Flamengo , very content . I hope to stay here for many years, but these are things that will evolve," said the Argentine in an interview with the website 'MundoBola Flamengo'.

The goalkeeper emphasized that the renewal talks don't interfere with his concentration or performance on the field: "It doesn't take away from the focus of each game. So, we have to keep working and demonstrating on the field to make that moment happen . But that's it: calmness and continuity," Rossi said.

FOCUS AND CONFIDENCE

Rossi highlighted the positive moment he's experiencing and praised the work of Flamengo's goalkeeping staff: "I feel good working with the goalkeeping team. We work hard and demand a lot from ourselves when we concede a goal . There's an analysis of every game, but personally, I feel good. That's the most important thing," the goalkeeper declared.

The number 1 also emphasized that he considers it essential to repay the team's defensive efforts: " It makes me feel more important when I can help the team whenever it's needed . That's why I'm there, defending the ball when it arrives. The team works hard to keep it from getting there, and when it does, I have to repay that trust to strengthen our defense," he concluded.

NEXT CHALLENGE

After the victory in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns the key to the Libertadores . On Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), the team receives Internacional at Maracanã for the first leg of the round of 16. The return leg will be on the 20th, at Beira-Rio, at the same time.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that all national competitions will be suspended during the 2027 Women's World Cup , which will be held in Brazil for the first time and will affect teams such as Flamengo due to the use of the main stadiums in Brazilian football.

CBF coordinator on Brazilian football: "Brazil's calendar will stop"

“During the 2027 World Cup, Brazil 's calendar will stop, including the men's. So, it's a very good opportunity , because whoever is consuming football will be consuming women's football,” said Marina Figueiredo, project coordinator for the Brazilian Women's Teams, during a presentation at Conafut (National Football Conference) this Friday (08).

The tournament will be played between June 24th and July 25th, and both the men's and women's championships will be suspended for a month . Furthermore, Brazilian club training centers must be used by the participating teams.

REASON FOR STRIKE

The measure is being taken because the stadiums of eight host cities will be ceded to FIFA for the games : Mineirão (Belo Horizonte), Mané Garrincha (Brasília), Neo Química Arena (São Paulo), Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro), Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre), Arena de Pernambuco (Recife), Fonte Nova (Salvador) and Castelão (Fortaleza).

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on the season's commitments . This Saturday (09), the team led by Filipe Luís faces Mirassol, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Before the match against Mirassol, valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo was welcomed at Maracanã with direct demands from the fans , who demanded the national title . After the 2-1 victory , coach Filipe Luís was questioned about the pressure and defended the right of the red-blacks to express themselves.

Filipe Luís on the Brasileirão: "We have an obligation to give our lives for Flamengo"

"The fans have every right to do whatever they want. The day I arrived at Flamengo , there was a protest after the loss to Emelec in the Libertadores, and I knew where I was coming from. There is no other way without the fans' demands . We have an obligation to give our lives for Flamengo, to prioritize it before our families. We can't control the result, but we want to win and we'll go for it," he stated.

REASON FOR CHARGE

As the team entered the field, the stands chanted: “ It’s not easy, no, the Brazilian Championship is an obligation ”, remembering the recent elimination to Atlético-MG in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, where the coach was also asked at the press conference if there was such a condition in the Brasileirão.

HOW WAS THE MATCH?

On his 40th birthday, Filipe Luís celebrated with a victory. Léo Pereira and Gonzalo Plata scored for Flamengo , while Gabriel, a former player for the club between 2013 and 2017, scored for Mirassol, applying the "ex-law" at Maracanã.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

With the victory, Flamengo moved into first place at the top of the Brazilian Championship, reaching 40 points. Second-place Cruzeiro has 37, leaving Flamengo three points ahead . Flamengo is still playing in the 19th round, but Mengão has a game in hand over the Minas Gerais club due to its participation in the Club World Cup.