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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes loses before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores
15 Set 2025 | 13:42
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04 Mai 2024 | 12:15 |
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The magical year of 2019 for Flamengo went beyond the professional team. At base, the red and black team was champion of Rio de Janeiro and the Brazilian Nationals, both in the under-20 category. But beyond the titles, it was important in the development of players, who currently stand out in unpopular teams in the Premier League: such as midfielders Vinícius Souza (Sheffield United) and João Gomes (Wolverhampton) and striker Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) . "I had no doubt that they would stand out anywhere in the world. We know how difficult it is to play in the English league, but they have always been players with a lot of personality, who always had dreams of standing out," said Maurício Souza, coach of the under-20 in 2019.
"Little known among Brazilian fans, mainly because he left Flamengo at a young age, Vinícius Souza stands out in individual statistics, despite Sheffield having already been relegated three rounds in advance . The 24-year-old midfielder is the second player with the most stolen balls in the current Premier League season, with 121 in 33 matches", he is behind Fulham's Portuguese João Palhinha (138).
Vinícius's performance also made him one of the top-5 Brazilians with the most stolen balls per season in the history of the Premier League. Lucas Leiva holds the mark, with 172 tackles in 2010/2011. However, the Sheffield United player doesn't tend to think much about records. "I've been breaking some records since last year. In this year I'm the player with the most balls recovered in a single game. But normally I don't think about it much. My form is good, but not at the level I can reach. I intend to improve more intensity with and without the ball", revealed Vinícius Souza.
The performance on the field ends up reflecting outside the four lines as well. Since he began to stand out, Vinícius became more recognized on the English streets, so much so that the Brazilian decided to live in Manchester to have a calmer life, since in Sheffield it was difficult to go out on the street due to the recognition of the fans. Although he lives in cities far from his former Flamengo base teammates, the midfielder says he keeps in touch with them.
"We played together at the base, so it makes it easier (to keep in touch with João Gomes and Rodrigo Muniz). Of course, we live far away from each other, so we talk more online or when we play against each other. In the last game against Fulham (on March 30th, in the Premier League), for example, I stayed for a long time. talking to Rodrigo outside the stadium. We talked about his moment, his confidence. Everything he does is working", he said.
Another prominent former red-black player is Rodrigo Muniz. The striker is already having, by far, his best season in Europe and his numbers have even surpassed the best scoring year he had for Flamengo, in 2021 (nine): for Fulham he has 30 games, ten goals scored and one assist. The 22-year-old striker's performances saw him named England's best player in March. Muniz even became the third Fulham athlete in history to receive the award. Before him, the Frenchman Saha, in August 2001, and the Australian Schwarzer, in February 2010.
João Gomes, aged 23, is another former Flamengo player who stands out in England. In his first full season in the Premier League, the Wolverhampton midfielder draws attention for the number of tackles — there are 110, behind only Vinícius Souza and João Palhinha. João also scored two goals and one assist in 35 games this season. His good performances earned him an opportunity in the Brazilian national team, in Dorival Júnior's first call-up, and interest from Manchester United, which, according to the English press, intends to offer 40 million euros (R$240 million) to take him from Wolverhampton. .
Former Flamengo and Monaco player, the full-back returns to Brazilian football with Remo after a serious injury and a year out, ensuring he is physically fit.
15 Set 2025 | 14:40 |
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Full-back Jorge, the new signing for Remo under executive director Marcos Braz , is experiencing a comeback in football. Discovered by Flamengo, he achieved national and international prominence, playing for clubs such as Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense, and even in Europe , playing for Monaco, Porto, and Basel.
In France, with Monaco, Jorge won a French Championship title. Returning to Brazil in 2023, he signed with Fluminense, but suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee , which sidelined him for a long period. He later played for CRB, but played few games, with his last official match taking place on September 15, 2024.
At the press conference held last week, Jorge stated that he was physically recovered and available to coach António Oliveira: “ I am feeling very well physically , clinically too, that is the most important thing, after a very serious injury that I had at Fluminense… Today I feel good.”
Jorge, ex-Flamengo, reveals the reason for his career break: "I wanted to breathe a little"
Jorge revealed that he chose to take some time away from football to reflect and distance himself from stressful environments: “ When I arrived in Rio, after this contract I had at CRB , I decided that I wanted to breathe a little, get away from some environments through football, because I really went through a lot of things that only God knows.”
With extensive national and international experience, Jorge was also called up to the Brazilian national team in 2017 , playing a friendly against Colombia at Botafogo's Nilton Santos Stadium. The full-back arrives at Remo determined to regain his rhythm and contribute to the team.
Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams
15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |
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Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .
Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"
"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.
The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.
"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.
With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.
The 22-year-old striker has opted to stay with the Saudi club until 2026; Mengão is monitoring the situation while São Paulo faces market value challenges.
15 Set 2025 | 14:08 |
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Marcos Leonardo, a 22-year-old striker , has decided to postpone any negotiations to return to Brazilian football. Despite interest from São Paulo, the player opted to remain with Al-Hilal until at least January 2026, keeping future opportunities in the domestic market open.
At Al-Hilal, the number 9 lost his place after the arrival of Darwin Núñez , signed from Liverpool. Under coach Inzaghi's guidance, Marcos Leonardo was not registered for the local league, but he will continue to play in the Asian Champions League, the main showcase for football in the Middle East, which keeps his name in the spotlight for interested parties.
São Paulo, which expressed interest in signing him, struggled to compete with foreign offers, which is Al-Hilal's priority in the event of a sale. In this context, Flamengo is closely monitoring Marcos Leonardo, considering him as an option to strengthen its attack in 2026.
Internally, Marcos Leonardo has never hidden his desire to return to Brazil. Despite his stated preference for São Paulo, sources close to the striker indicate that Flamengo 's sports project and investment power could be decisive in a future negotiation.
At Gávea, Marcos Leonardo's name is being considered as part of a potential offensive overhaul. The club is planning offensive changes in 2026 and sees the forward as a young player with the potential for a significant technical return.
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