CUP AMERICA WILL HURRY 9 ROUNDS OF THE BRASILEIRÃO! SEE THE MATCHES IN WHICH FLAMENGO IS AFFECTED

The legendary soccer player from Flamengo, Nunes, known as the "Gunner of Decisions", celebrates 70 years of life this Monday, May 20, 2024. Considered one of the great icons of Brazilian football, Nunes left his mark on history of Flamengo and the sport with his decisive ability in crucial moments.

Born in Feira de Santana, Bahia, João Batista Nunes de Oliveira had a brilliant career in football. His time at Flamengo, especially in the 1980s, is remembered with affection and admiration by red and black fans. Nunes was a key player in the club's most important achievements, including the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores da América.

His trajectory at Flamengo he started in 1980, when he was hired by the Rio club. Since then, Nunes has stood out for his eye for goal and his ability to decide important matches. With 87 goals in 214 games for Flamengo< /a>, he won the hearts of the fans and became an eternal idol.

Filipe Luís, former football player and idol of Flamengo, will be honored this Monday by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Santa Catarina. The event is scheduled for 7pm and celebrates Filipe's achievements throughout his career in the sport.

Currently coach of Flamengo's Under-17 team, Filipe Luís began his football career at a young age and, at the Over the years, he has accumulated important titles and memorable performances. Born in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, he took his first steps at Figueirense, before moving on to European football, where he built a solid career.

Filipe Luís had a remarkable spell at Atlético de Madrid, where he was a key player in the Spanish team's defense, winning titles such as the Spanish Championship and the Europa League. His skill and consistency on the field earned him a place in the Brazilian team, for which he competed in World Cups and Copa América, winning titles and leaving his mark.

After a decade of success in Europe, Filipe returned to Brazil in 2019 to wear the Flamengo, your favorite club. At Rubro-Negro, he quickly became a reference on and off the field, helping the team win important titles such as the Copa Libertadores da América and the Campeonato Brasileiro. His experience and leadership were fundamental to the success of the Rio team.

O Flamengo enters the field again on Wednesday (22), against Amazonas, at the Arena da Amazônia, in the Copa do Brasil. Arrascaeta, an absolute starter for the red-and-black team under the command of coach Tite, is going through a drought in the team, in which he has not scored or assisted since March.

The last time Arrascaeta directly participated in a goal for Flamengo it was on March 9th, in the first semi-final of the Campeonato Carioca, against Fluminense. After that, the Uruguayan midfielder participated in nine other clashes, but failed.

During this period, Arrascaeta participated in plays in the offensive sector that resulted in goals. Furthermore, the Uruguayan midfielder suffered a penalty against Millonarios (COL), in Bogotá, in the first round of the Copa Libertadores de América, which was converted by center forward Pedro.

After two matches without victories, Flamengo recovered this season with triumphs against Corinthians, 2-0, in the Brazilian Championship and against Bolívar (BOL), achieving a 4- 0, in a clash for the Copa Libertadores da América. The results eased fans' protests against the squad, board and coach Tite.

Now, Flamengo focuses on the Copa do Brasil. The red-black team faces Amazonas, in the second leg of the third phase of the national tournament. However, Mais Querido only needs a draw against the Amazonas, due to the victory in the first clash, in Rio de Janeiro.

Flamengo and Amazonas meet face off next Wednesday (22), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Arena da Amazônia, in Manaus.