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"CRACK THE FLAMENGO DOES AT HOME"! VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR IS THE ONLY BRAZILIAN IN THE FINAL LIST OF THE BALL D'OR

The Ninho calf had 44 participations in goals in 55 games last season.

07 Set 2023 | 09:47 |

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This Wednesday afternoon (06), everyone was able to meet the 30 players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or. France Football magazine, which is responsible for the award, released the 30 names that will compete for the famous award player of the season 2022/23. The only Brazilian on the list is Cria do Flamengo, Vinícius Júnior.


Revealed in the youth categories of Flamengo and idol of Real Madrid (ESP), Vinícius Júnior was presented with yet another nomination for the Golden Ball after making a season surprising. The striker had 44 participations in goals in 55 games for the Madrid club, in addition to having a very good World Cup for Brazil.


Vinícius appears as the only Brazilian on the Golden Ball list, he surpassed even Neymar who is a frequent name in the awards. Despite his great season, the striker is not the favorite to win the award this time. That's because midfielder Lionel Messi stood out and was a protagonist in winning the World Cup title for Argentina.


There is a possibility that the winner will be unprecedented again. This is because, in addition to Messi, the Champions League champion and record holder, Haaland, is another strong name in the fight for the trophy. As well as Kylian Mbappé, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final for France.

This is the second time that Vini Jr, offspring of Ninho, has been on the final list of the Ballon d'Or. Last year, the striker finished the award in eighth place. In 2023, the award ceremony will take place on October 30.



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Flamengo fans reach 100,000 signatures on petition for UN recognition

In just seven hours, the Nação Rubro-Negra surpassed the goal set for the weekend and celebrated the achievement with the support of idols such as Zico and Adriano Imperador.

Flamengo fans reach 100,000 signatures in just seven hours on a historic petition seeking official UN recognition.
Flamengo fans reach 100,000 signatures in just seven hours on a historic petition seeking official UN recognition.

09 Set 2025 | 22:55 |

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The Red-Black Nation once again demonstrated its strength off the field. Launched this Tuesday (09), the online petition seeking official recognition of the fans by the United Nations (UN) surpassed 100,000 signatures in just seven hours. The goal was to reach this goal by the end of the week.


The club's greatest idol, Zico, even called on fans in a video posted on social media, asking for their commitment to reach the milestone. However, even before the appeal was widely circulated, the goal had already been surpassed by around 6 p.m. (Brasília time).


CLUB IDOLS PARTICIPATE IN THE MOBILIZATION


Besides Zico , another historical figure participated in the campaign. Adriano Imperador recorded a message encouraging mobilization and joked about the possibility of also receiving the title of " True Emperor " if the UN recognizes the fans. "We won't disappoint Didico. Mission given, mission accomplished. We're going to surpass 1 million," said the former striker, in a relaxed tone.

CLUB CELEBRATES THE NATION'S HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT


Just minutes after the goal was reached, the club released an official statement celebrating the commitment. In the statement, the board highlighted the historic nature of the "Nation at the UN " campaign and reinforced that the "Mais Querido" is not just a sports team, but also a cultural and popular symbol.

" This historic achievement proves what everyone already knows: Mengão is much more than a club. It's culture, it's identity, it's people. It's a nation ," the official statement emphasized. The campaign remains active and can be accessed on the petition's official website.


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Bolivia secures a spot in the playoffs and former Flamengo player promises a historic return to the national team

The Bolivian team's all-time top scorer, the former striker, reiterates his desire to return to the pitch if the team secures an unprecedented spot in the World Cup.

Marcelo Moreno, Bolivia's top scorer and former Flamengo player, promises to return to play if the team reaches a spot in the 2026 World Cup - photo: reproduction
Marcelo Moreno, Bolivia's top scorer and former Flamengo player, promises to return to play if the team reaches a spot in the 2026 World Cup - photo: reproduction

09 Set 2025 | 22:45 |

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Bolivia's World Cup dream has taken on new meaning . After securing qualification for the playoffs, the team remains committed to competing in the 2026 World Cup . Marcelo Moreno, the Bolivian national team's all-time leading scorer and former Flamengo player, celebrated in a special way .


At 37, the striker had announced his retirement from the field , but promised to reconsider if Bolivia qualified for the final. "If Bolivia makes it to the World Cup, I'll try to do everything I can, but I'll return to playing. My dream has to come true on the field, playing in the World Cup," he declared in an interview with UOL.


Marcelo Moreno's presence in El Alto to watch the match against Brazil symbolically marked his idol's reunion with the national team. The positive result, combined with Venezuela's defeat, secured Bolivia a place in the playoffs and kept their dream of competing in the World Cup alive.


PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

Before becoming Bolivia's all-time top scorer, Marcelo Moreno also played for Flamengo in 2013. Signed after a strong run at Shakhtar Donetsk, the striker scored just five goals in 21 appearances . Despite his brief stint, he was part of the squad that won the historic Copa do Brasil title that year.


PROMISE OF RETURN

Now, the focus is on the future. If Bolivia secures its spot in the 2026 World Cup , Marcelo Moreno promises to wear the green jersey again to end his career in epic fashion. "It's been my dream since I was a boy. I want to come back and experience this moment on the field, with my people," said the idol.


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Bolivia surprises and defeats Brazil in El Alto in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Bolivian team opened the scoring with Miguelito in the first half and held on to the advantage against an uninspired Brazil.

Brazil loses to Bolivia in El Alto for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, suffers from altitude and sees Miguelito decide the game - photo: reproduction
Brazil loses to Bolivia in El Alto for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, suffers from altitude and sees Miguelito decide the game - photo: reproduction

09 Set 2025 | 22:32 |

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Bolivia showed superiority in the first half and built its victory against Brazil in this round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Playing in El Alto, at an altitude of 4,100 meters, the home team was more aggressive and opened the scoring with Miguelito, from a penalty kick confirmed by VAR in the first half's stoppage time.


Throughout the game, the Brazilian team struggled to maintain possession and create attacking plays, while the Bolivians took advantage of the pressure from the crowd and the physical factor to dominate the action.


BRAZILIAN DEFENSE GIVES IN TO THE RHYTHM


The star player of the match, Miguelito was Bolivia's attacking engine, taking shots from outside the box and directly participating in key opportunities. The goal from the young striker, who came through Santos' youth ranks and currently plays for América-MG , rewarded the hosts' attacking approach.

Brazil, meanwhile, had just three shots that were truly dangerous in the entire first half. Luiz Henrique, Richarlison, and Bruno Guimarães were the ones who attempted the most , but were either stopped by goalkeeper Lampe or by shots that were off target.


SECOND HALF MAINTAINS SCRIPT

After the break, Carlo Ancelotti attempted to change the situation by introducing offensive changes, such as Estêvão and João Pedro. Despite the more aggressive approach, Brazil continued to stumble on passing errors and struggled to overcome Bolivia's compact defense.

Goalkeeper Alisson had to work hard on powerful shots from Robson Matheus and Paniagua, while the Brazilian attack was limited to crosses blocked by the opposing defense. With this result, Bolivia continues to dream of a playoff spot for the 2026 World Cup , also boosted by the stumbles of its direct rivals in the round.


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