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Flamengo's opponents in the final, Olympiacos, are also coming off an impressive campaign
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The U20 Intercontinental final between Flamengo and Olympiacos promises to be a great event for football lovers. The clash, which will take place on August 24th, will be held at the iconic Maracanã stadium. The match time is yet to be confirmed by the tournament organizers.
For the Flamengo, this final represents a golden opportunity. The Rio club, known for its vast history of achievements in professional football, now has the chance to be world champions in the youth category as well. Rubro-Negro's under-20 team has been showing an excellent performance throughout the competition, which fuels fans' expectations.
HOW DO FLAMENGO U-20S COME TO THE CONFRONTATIONThe Intercontinental U20 is a relatively new tournament, but it is already attracting a lot of attention in the youth football scene. It brings together continental champions from various parts of the world, providing a platform for young talent to showcase their skills on a global stage. For many players, it is an important showcase that can open doors to their professional careers.
O Flamengo reached the final after a solid campaign, demonstrating strength and technical quality. The team faced significant challenges throughout the tournament, but managed to overcome them with consistent performances. The trajectory includes victories over opponents of different styles and origins, which tested the versatility and resilience of the young athletes.
Player was decisive in the Libertadores title
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Nigerian striker Elija Shola renewed his residence visa, guaranteeing his stay in Brazil for another five years. The renewal of the permission was requested by Flamengo to the Federal Government. Furthermore, the player signed a new contract with the club, which is now valid until the end of 2027.
Although Shola has not yet debuted for Flamengo's professional team, he was listed for the classic against Flamengo. Botafogo, which ended with a 4-1 defeat at the Nilton Santos stadium. The striker was one of the highlights of Flamengo's under-20 team, which won the Libertadores and Intercontinental in the category.
Last month, Flamengo reached an agreement with Remo Stars, Shola's former club , purchasing 70% of the athlete's economic rights for 450 thousand dollars. The 19-year-old Nigerian has been on loan at Flamengo since April 2023. His last residence visa was valid for six months and expired in September 2024.
Shola was first scouted during the Viareggio Cup 2022, traditional grassroots tournament held in the Tuscany region, in Italy. He stood out as one of the main figures of his team, helping them reach the final of the tournament. Following this observation, Flamengo sent a scout to Nigeria to evaluate him again, confirming his signing shortly afterwards.
The winner of the match will face Cruzeiro or Santos in the semi-finals
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After beating Corinthians 5-0 in the last round of the qualifying round, Flamengo already knows the next opponent they will face in the quarter-finals of the under-17 Brasileirão: Fluminense. Last Monday (2), the CBF released the days and times of the classic, which will be worth a place in the semi-finals.CHECK THE DATES AND TIMES
Flamengo x Fluminense – 19th of September, Gávea, 3pm
Fluminense x Flamengo – September 26th, Vale das Laranjeiras, Duque de Caxias, 3pm
Both games will be broadcast on the SporTV channel. On September 19th, Mais Queridowill play at Gávea, at 3pm, to try to open up an advantage. The return match will be on September 26th, led by Fluminense, in Duque de Caxias. The winner of the match will face Cruzeiro or Santos in the semi-final.
FLAMENGO CAMPAIGN IN THE BRASILEIRÃOThe first phase of the Brasileirão under-17 had two groups of 10 teams. Mais Querido finished in third place in A, with 15 chicks. In total, there were nine games, with five wins and four losses. Furthermore, Flamengo scored 19 goals and conceded 12, with a 55% success rate.
BRASILEIRÃO REGULATIONSThus, if there is no winner in the sum of the scores, the classification of the teams will be defined in penalties. The criteria will also apply to the semi-finals. The final will be played in a single game. In addition to Fla x Flu and Cruzeiro x Santos, the quarter-finals will also play: Botafogo x Cuiabá and Palmeiras x Corinthians.
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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