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CONMEBOL SCALE OLD KNOWLEDGE OF THE RUBRO NEGROS TO OFFER THE BACK MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO X OLIMPIA

The referee whistled the Mais Querido matches between Independiente and Vélez

05 Ago 2023 | 14:49 |

Flamengo beat Olimpia (PAR) last Thursday (03), by the score of 1 to 0. The first match was held at Maracanã. The next game will be next Thursday (10th) in Asuncion, Paraguay. Conmebol has already announced the arbitration that will referee the reunion of the teams: Wilmar Roldan, an old acquaintance of the Rubro Negros who already refereed games of the Mais Querido and left mixed emotions.

The Colombian referee whistled in the final of the Sul-Americana in 2017, on the occasion he scored a non-existent penalty by Cuéllar against the rival, which culminated in Independiente's draw. With the aggregate score in favor of the Argentines, Independiente won the title of the South American Championship.

Another game that Wilmar refereed was in the victory of Rubro Negro over Vélez (ARG) in Libertadores last year. The Colombian refereed the first leg, in an emblematic 4x0 that practically guaranteed the Mais Querido in the final.

The refereeing at Maracanã was heavily criticized by the coach of Olimpia (PAR). Francisco Arce tried to justify his team's defeat by blaming the referee and VAR. He complained about a non-existent error: in a bid in the penalty area, David Luiz deflected the ball with his arm, but which was glued to the body at all times. VAR analyzed the bid and understood that it was not a foul.

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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.

CONMEBOL SCALE OLD KNOWLEDGE OF THE RUBRO NEGROS TO OFFER THE BACK MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO X OLIMPIA