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02 Set 2025 | 09:07
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08 Jul 2024 | 07:34 |
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In Flamengo's youth categories there are incredible stories of overcoming and one of them is that of goalkeeper Raphael Nunes, who overcame testicular cancer, discovered during an under-18 competition in Croatia and the Czech Republic, in July 2023. The young man discovered the disease after taking a hit to the area and was surprised by the strong pain, until a swelling was repaired. After chemotherapy sessions between October and December, the archer was cured.
Thus, after all the overcoming, Raphael was included and remained on the bench in the match between Flamengo x Bangu, for the under-20 Guanabara Cup, while Lucas Furtado was the starter. This was the first time the 100% recovered young man was part of the squad in a match. In an interview with UOL, he commented on his desire to return to playing.
“It was eight months away. So, going back to training has already given me a taste, but the best taste is the game. I am very happy and looking forward to this moment, which will come, God willing. I'm prepared”, guarantees Raphael.
In addition to wanting to return to playing on the field, Raphael also wants to become a professional and change his family's life: “At the moment I dream about tomorrow. Wake up, be well and be healthy. In the long term, I will become a professional player, be successful and help my family not go through difficulties anymore”, he continues.
FEAR OF NOT BEING ABLE TO PLAY ANYMORE
The young archer also He revealed the fear he felt when he found out he had cancer and said he feared he would no longer be able to play. The young man was performing at a high level at the time. However, his gradual return began in April and he reveals that it took a lot of struggle.
“To be quite honest, at that time, it didn't sink in. I was caught off guard. It was at a time when I was training, and a week later I found out. I didn't react, and after a while I calmed down. But I had a lot of faith that it would pass. It was a moment of sadness, but at the same time, knowing that it was going to work out”, he remembers.
“Thank God, I came back. I fought a lot. I had a week of rehabilitation to get back into rhythm and, after a month, I was following the boys in training”, he adds.
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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