
Soccer
17 Set 2024 | 11:26 |
The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana could "inaugurate" Conmebol's new protocol for cases of racism. The South American entity will follow FIFA's recommendation, which provides for the use of "crossed arms" to denounce racism in games.
Players must cross their hands at wrist height to signal to the referee that they have been targeted of racist insults. Conmebol announced on September 5th that it would implement the gesture in its competitions.
"The racist incident gesture, which will allow players, referees and technical staff to take a firm stance against racism, will be integrated into the three-level procedure for discriminatory incidents in all tournaments organized by Conmebol from 2024 onwards", says the Excerpt from a Conmebol statement.
The regulation provides for a procedure with three "phases" in case of racism, which could result in the definitive suspension of the match. The referee will need to consult relevant authorities and experts before opting for suspension.
First phase: Interruption of the match after the referee, players or those responsible for the competitions point out a case of racism. A statement will be issued to the stadiums explaining the reason for the interruption.
Second phase: Temporary suspension of the game and players going to the changing rooms. Again the decision will be announced at the stadium.
Third phase: Permanent suspension of the match. The regulations provide that "the referee will take this measure only after consulting the authorities and experts, and if he considers it safe to do so."
Atlético-MG, Fluminense, São Paulo, Botafogo and Flamengo are still alive in Libertadores. Corinthians, Fortaleza, Cruzeiro and Athletico are trying to win the South American title.
Quarter-finals of the Libertadores (games one way)
17/09 - 9:30 pm (Brasília time) - Colo-Colo x River Plate
18/09 - 7:00 pm - Fluminense x Atlético-MG
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18/09 - 9:30pm - Botafogo x São Paulo
19/09 - 7pm - Flamengo x Peñarol
Quarter-finals of the South American Championship (games one way)
09/17 - 9:30 pm (Brasília time) - Fortaleza x Corinthians
09/18 - 9:30 pm - Lanús x Ind. Medellín
p>19/09 - 9:30 pm - Libertad x Cruzeiro
19/09 - 9:30 pm - Athletico x Racing
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The red-and-black fans sell out tickets in record time for the match against Grêmio at Maracanã, reinforcing the expectation of a full house in the decisive clash
28 Ago 2025 | 21:15 |
Flamengo announced this Thursday (28) that there are no more tickets available for the duel against Grêmio , next Sunday (31), for the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is more than 60 thousand fans at Maracanã, a scenario that promises to transform the stadium into a cauldron to push the Rio team in search of another victory in the national competition.
The match is considered crucial for both teams. Mengão, the outright leader with 46 points, is looking to extend its lead over Palmeiras, second with 42, and Cruzeiro , third with 41. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, sees the match as a chance to react and halt the Rio de Janeiro team's momentum.
More than 60,000 tickets were made available, and approximately 65,000 people are expected to attend Maracanã, including free tickets. Tickets ranged from R$80 in the South section to R$500 in Maracanã Mais. All tickets were sold five days in advance.
The last time the team played at the stadium was in the 8-0 rout of Vitória , on a Monday night. Even at the unusual time, more than 60,000 fans showed up to support the team.
Flamengo 's likely starting lineup is expected to retain the same core from the last game. Thus, Filipe Luís is expected to field: Rossi, Varela, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Saúl, Arrascaeta, Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
The defender of the Mais Querido appeared at the Barra da Tijuca Court in a hearing about his children and denied failing to fulfill his obligations as a father.
28 Ago 2025 | 20:38 |
Flamengo defender Léo Pereira was face to face with his ex-wife, Tainá Castro, in a hearing held this Thursday (28), at the Barra da Tijuca Forum, in Rio de Janeiro. The judicial meeting dealt with matters related to the former couple's children, Matteo, 4, and Helena, 5.
After leaving the scene, the player stated in an interview with the Leo Dias website that the process is proceeding smoothly and emphasized that he is upholding his parental responsibilities. " It was very calm, easy. It was just a hearing to discuss the children's issues. Today we only talk about the children. We have a good relationship, I've never failed to provide for the children, I'm very calm, the truth will always come out," the athlete stated.
Earlier, the LeoDias website revealed that Léo Pereira was given 72 hours to pay overdue child support. Failure to comply could result in arrest. The player has publicly denied this claim.
The marriage between the athlete and the digital influencer ended in 2023. Currently, Tainá Castro is married to fellow player Éder Militão, with whom she has a 3-year-old daughter , Cecília, the result of the Real Madrid defender's relationship with Karoline Lima, Léo Pereira's current girlfriend.
Hours before the hearing, Tainá Castro took to social media to report an unusual act by her ex-husband. According to her, Léo Pereira picked up their son Matteo to take him to soccer practice, a gesture that doesn't happen often.
The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais has already registered more than 360 infractions in 12 Serie A matches and tends to chop up games, although he issues cards within the national average.
28 Ago 2025 | 18:26 |
The clash between Flamengo and Grêmio , scheduled for this Sunday (31), at 4 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship, will be conducted by Paulo Zanovelli . The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais is refereeing a game for the Mais Querido for the second time this season . In the first opportunity, against Mirassol, his performance generated criticism due to the excessive stoppages.
In that match, 36 fouls were called, 23 committed by the Red-Blacks and 13 by the opponents. The referee's style worries fans and experts, as the match could lose intensity and effective ball play.
The numbers confirm the trend. In 12 Brasileirão 2025 matches, Zanovelli called 362 fouls, an average of 30.17 fouls per match. This rate is considered high, especially compared to the Premier League , where the average is around 20 fouls per game.
Despite this, the issuing of cards hasn't kept pace with the same intensity. The referee has handed out 54 yellow cards so far, resulting in an average of 4.5 warnings per game , within the national league standard.
Maracanã is preparing for a big party next Sunday (30). With all tickets sold out, the expectation is for more than 60 thousand people present at the stadium . The Nation will be in force after the great 8-0 victory over the victory in the last round.