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Flamengo begins its journey in the 2024 São Paulo Junior Football Cup this Friday, even before the official presentation of the main squad scheduled for Monday. The under-20 team, four-time Copinha champions in 1990, 2011, 2016 and 2018, takes the field at 5:30 pm (Brasília time) against São José-RS, at the José Liberatti stadium, in Osasco.
GRUPO DEAFIADOR IN THE COPINHA
The draw placed Flamengo in Key 19, alongside São José-RS, Audax-SP and São Bento. With 32 groups in the tournament, the teams face each other in a single round in the first phase. The two best placed teams advance to the knockout stage, with single games until the grand final. The previous year, Rubro-Negro was eliminated early in the second phase by the Avaí team, after a 2-1 defeat.
CALENDAR AND TRANSMISSION
Check the dates of the first clashes of Flamengo in Copinha:
05/01 (Friday) - Flamengo x São José-RS - 5:30 pm (broadcast: Cazé TV)08/01 (Monday) - São Bento x Flamengo - 8:30 pm (broadcast: Sportv)11/01 (Thursday) - Audax-SP x Flamengo - 5:30 pm (broadcast: Cazé TV)
MÁRIO JORGE: EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS AT BASE
Coach Mário Jorge, 45 years old, will once again be Flamengo's commander in the Copinha. With experience since under-13, he has accumulated several titles in the youth categories, including three Cariocas (under-13, under-14 and under-15), one Copa do Brasil (under-17) and four Brazilians (under-14 , under-15, under-17 and under-20). Last year, he led the under-20 team to the national title against Palmeiras. Mário Jorge also has the experience of managing the professional team in six games as an interim last season, recording three wins, two draws and one defeat.
Under-20 ELITE: FIND OUT SOME OF THE CAST HIGHLIGHTS
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Among the talents that make up Flamengo's under-20 squad, the following stand out:
Dyogo Alves (Goalkeeper - 19 years old): Hero of the Brazilian title, the goalkeeper stands out for his mental aspect , quick reflexes and skill with your feet. After the Copinha, he should join the professional squad as third goalkeeper. Diegão (Defender - 20 years old): Team captain, stands out for his leadership, quality of passing and has already made his debut in the professional team. Zé Welinton (Left-back - 19 years old): Known as a "builder wing", he stands out for his technical quality and offensiveness. ball and shots from outside the area are its main characteristics. He has already been listed on the bench in professional team games. Lorran (Midfielder - 17 years old): Flamengo's greatest recent jewel, stands out for his strength, speed and one-on-one skill. He already debuted and scored for the professional team last season. Flamengo begins its journey in the Copinha with the ambition of winning the fifth championship, bringing out the talent of its base and fueling the fans' hope for another year of glory.
Mengão continues its restructuring of its youth teams and has signed a 1.94m tall goalkeeper, even though he is only 15 years old.
06 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo has signed 15-year-old goalkeeper Nicolas, who previously played for Avaí. Born in February 2010, the young goalkeeper stands 6'4" tall and is projected to grow to 6'7" . According to the FlaZoeiro profile, Flamengo acquired 10% of the player's economic rights, with a purchase option of up to 70%. The transaction value was not disclosed.
Nicolas signed a youth development contract with Flamengo until December 2027 and will strengthen the under-15 team. The goalkeeper caught the attention of the Flamengo youth academy due to his technical and physical performance in Avaí's youth academy.
Going through a period of restructuring, Flamengo remains active in the youth academy market. Recently, the club won its second U-20 World Cup with a historic victory over Barcelona , and is already making significant changes to its roster.
Among the departures, midfielder Lorran was traded to Pisa (ITA), while Matheus Gonçalves signed with Al-Ahli (SAU). As for arrivals, Mais Querido signed striker Guilherme Barbosa , formerly of Internacional, and midfielder Kaio Júnior, who was at Juventude after a stint at Vasco.
In addition to Nícolas, the club also signed midfielder Marcelo Portela, a standout from Botafogo, to bolster the under-15 team. The youngster became famous after a viral move , when he performed a disconcerting dribble on Vini Jr., leaving the Real Madrid star sitting on the floor.
Mengão remains active in bringing reinforcements to the youth teams and has signed a deal with the player who was involved in a move with the Real Madrid star.
06 Set 2025 | 10:00 |
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Flamengo continues to restructure its youth academy and has confirmed another new signing. The club has signed Botafogo star midfielder Marcelo Portela to bolster its under-15 squad . The youngster became famous after a viral move, when he pulled off a stunning dribble on Vini Jr., leaving the Real Madrid star sitting on the floor.
The incident took place in July 2024 , during a futsal game at Canto do Rio, in Niterói, where Vini took his first steps in football at the age of seven. On that occasion, Marcelo Portela not only outplayed the 2024 world player of the year, but also scored the goal in the sequence of the play .
Despite the dribble, Vini took it all in stride: he laughed at the play, congratulated the young talent, and even posed for photos with him after the match . Information about the club's new signing was initially reported by the FlaZoeiro and FlaBase pages.
Because he was born in 2010 and is not yet of legal age to sign a professional contract, Marcelo Portela signed a youth development contract with Flamengo . The agreement also provides for a division of rights with Botafogo, his previous club.
While watching the incident with Marcelo Portela continue to resonate, Vini Jr. is enjoying some downtime. Suspended from the match against Chile and not called up by Carlo Ancelotti , the striker took advantage of his time off to relax in Marbella, Spain, where he was spotted cruising on a yacht.
Even with the title won over Barcelona at Maracanã two weeks ago, Mengão continues to 'clean up' the youth team
03 Set 2025 | 15:00 |
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Flamengo's under-20 team won its second Club World Cup title in the category on August 23, defeating Barcelona (ESP) on penalties. Shortly after the title, the board began a comprehensive overhaul of the youth squad , which has already resulted in the departure of more than 20 players.
According to information from YouTuber Flazoeiro in partnership with Flabase, 23 players have left the club in recent months . Because part of the negotiations involves buyout clauses, Flamengo could earn more than R$100 million if the teams choose to keep the players.
The most prominent names among those who said goodbye were Lorran and Matheus Gonçalves, considered great promises from the red-black youth teams and who ended up playing in the main team led by Filipe Luís.
Flamengo also saw significant departures from its professional squad. Zenit (RUS) paid Gerson's release clause, paying €25 million (approximately R$160 million) upfront. Wesley was also traded to Roma (ITA) for €25 million, and Victor Hugo agreed to a loan deal with Santos, valid until July 2026.
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