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07 Ago 2025 | 08:00
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In an interview with GLOBO on American soil, the Flamengo's scientific coordinator explains how the FIFA tournament can show that Flamengo is evolving in this area in relation to the Europeans, and how qualification in the United States, a hotbed of research, is important.
SCIENCE X PERFORMANCE
For Pavanelli, modern sports science is an orchestra . Medicine, nutrition, psychology, physical preparation and physiotherapy play in harmony, with physiology acting as the great conductor that unites all areas. The work focuses on three pillars: treatment, prevention and, most importantly, the evolution of performance.
"This work is done with risk management. We seek to understand the training load, both external and internal, to know how much the athlete is able to absorb. The objective is for him to have an effective, efficient and, above all, healthy evolution" , he began.
Pavanelli states that Brazil has highly qualified professionals in all areas of activity . The big difference compared to centers like the United States, according to him, is in the culture and structure focused on research.
"The sports science hub in the US exists because North American culture is based on sport since school" , he highlighted.
While Americans delve deeper into basic and laboratory science, with investments from giants like NASA and the Army, powers like Germany and England stand out by applying this knowledge in a practical way to football. Pavanelli's goal is precisely to unite these two worlds at Flamengo . He criticizes the superficiality that sometimes contaminates the environment.
"Many people end up absorbing what social media says, without the opportunity to discuss the research in depth. Science depends on references, on knowing who did it and how to apply it in different situations to be successful," he added.
Pavanelli's return to the club is not limited to buying cutting-edge equipment. The focus is on knowledge and excellence: "Evolution depends on the professionals, not the other way around. Today, just buying a device does not mean that you will use it to its best capacity. It is the professional's needs that create the demand for new technology."
Its mission is to create a unique methodological line that integrates all categories of the club, from professional football to women's football and Olympic sports.
"Any information collected is shared so that each department can apply its best knowledge. This fast and efficient connection between the areas of performance, prevention and rehabilitation is our great evolution" , said the professional.
The results, according to him, are already visible: "We changed processes, we changed a lot of things in the athlete's daily procedure. We see this in the numbers. We have a greater participation of great players who previously did not have such a long sequence. In addition to being able to play more, they maintain the intensity and a fundamental participation in the matches."
The squad has no time off following their exit from the national knockout stage and turns their attention to the Brazilian Championship to remain at the top of the table.
07 Ago 2025 | 09:13 |
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Eliminated by Atlético-MG in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil , Flamengo now focuses its attention on the Brazilian Championship, considered the main priority of the season . The fall happened last Wednesday (06), after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat at Arena MRV, despite winning 1-0 in normal time.
With no time to regret, the red-black squad will return to Ninho do Urubu this Thursday (07) and train at 3:30 pm , already looking ahead to the match against Mirassol, scheduled for Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. The preparation will be short: the group will have only two training sessions — Thursday and Friday — before returning to the field.
Flamengo overturned the score from the first leg in the first half, with a goal from Everton Cebolinha, and beat Atlético-MG 1-0. However, as the aggregate score ended in a draw (1-1), the decision went to penalties .
In the dispute, Rossi saved Júnior Alonso's shot , but Atlético wasted two chances: Samuel Lino stopped Everson and Wallace Yan sent it over . With that, Atlético secured their place in the quarterfinals.
Now, Flamengo returns to the field on Saturday against Mirassol , seeking to maintain its lead in the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere (pay-per-view), starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
Coach avoids talking about Mengão's need for Libertadores and Brasileirão titles due to their loss in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG
07 Ago 2025 | 08:38 |
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After Flamengo's elimination to Atlético-MG in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, coach Filipe Luís sought to shift focus and reinforce the team's commitment to the rest of the season. Flamengo won the second leg 1-0, with a goal from Everton Cebolinha, but was eliminated 4-3 on penalties at Arena MRV .
Filipe Luís after elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "Our obligation is to give our lives for the Flamengo shield"
In the press conference after the match, Filipe dismissed the idea that winning the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores had become "obligations" after the setback in the national tournament: “Our obligation is to give our lives for the Flamengo shield, to work and to put Flamengo as a priority ”, declared the coach.
Even without using the term "obligation," Filipe made it clear that the club's ambition remains high. The coach highlighted the strength of the group and assured that the team will continue to fight for titles until the end of the year . Flamengo is leading the Brasileirão and is in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.
"The qualified squad gives me the ability to fight for the title, and you can be sure they will fight until the end. I have faith in these players; I trust them with my life. We're going to have a great season from now on ," the coach stated.
With the dream of a sixth Copa do Brasil title over, Flamengo now focuses its attention on the Brasileirão, where it leads the table, and the Libertadores , in search of its fourth continental title. The next match will be on Saturday (09), against Mirassol, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Wednesday (13), the team returns to the field for the Libertadores, against Internacional, also at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm, for the first leg of the round of 16.
The striker missed Mengão's last penalty in the dispute with Galo and the midfielder sees the need for care with the youngster after a turbulent moment
07 Ago 2025 | 08:33 |
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Eliminated from the Copa do Brasil after a penalty shootout defeat to Atlético-MG on Wednesday night (06), Flamengo saw Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan miss their shots. After the match, midfielder Jorginho came to the defense of his teammates and highlighted the group's unity in the face of frustration at Arena MRV.
Jorginho defends Wallace Yan at Flamengo: "The important thing is to hold your head up high"
"I've missed a penalty before. Every soccer player will miss at some point. The important thing is to keep their heads up. They have the full support of the group, which has a lot of confidence in them. We'll work to ensure they get it right next time , and we'll be by their side throughout this process, ensuring they don't get discouraged," said Jorginho.
Coach Filipe Luís acknowledged the team's flaws, but emphasized that the season is still in full swing, with Flamengo competing in the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores. The coach also commented that he prefers to prioritize support from the stands over criticism on social media.
Flamengo took the field needing to overturn a 1-0 defeat in the first leg . With a strong performance, they opened the scoring through Everton Cebolinha and maintained control of the match. However, Flamengo held on until the end and took the match to penalties with the aggregate score tied at 1-1.
In the dispute, Rossi saved Júnior Alonso's shot, giving Flamengo the advantage. However , Samuel Lino was stopped by Everson, and Wallace Yan wasted his shot by sending it over the goal , sealing Flamengo's elimination.
With the fall in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brasileirão . Next Saturday (09), the team faces Mirassol, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the last round of the first round. On Wednesday (13), the challenge will be for the Libertadores, against Internacional.
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