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Flamengo's Danilo criticizes the Brazilian National Team: “A mess”

Even though he was called up by Ancelotti for the Amarelinha, the Mengão defender does not hide his dissatisfaction with the CBF's management after 2022

Danilo, from Flamengo, reveals dissatisfaction with the Brazilian National Team and says that, at the moment, the yellow team is a mess - Photo: Reproduction/RomárioTV
Danilo, from Flamengo, reveals dissatisfaction with the Brazilian National Team and says that, at the moment, the yellow team is a mess - Photo: Reproduction/RomárioTV

04 Jun 2025 | 16:24 |

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Brazilian National Team captain and Flamengo defender Danilo harshly criticized the current form of the national team. In an interview with former player Romário, where he also spoke about coach Filipe Luís , the defender stated that Brazil has been "a mess" since the 2022 World Cup and that, at this moment, he does not believe in any real chances of winning the next World Cup — although he sees hope with the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti.


Danilo, Flamengo defender: "Today, the way it is, if you look at the Brazilian team, it's a mess"


Today, not today (I believe that Brazil has the ability to be world champion) . I mean, in football I believe in everything. It’s even difficult to say that, because they’ll say that the captain of the Brazilian team will say that Brazil can’t win the World Cup. Today, the way it is, if you look at the Brazilian team, it’s a mess. We’re going to have a new coach now, administratively we’re left to I don’t know what,” declared the Flamengo defender.


EXTERNAL CRITICISM AND EMOTIONAL BURDEN

Danilo also highlighted how the environment of constant criticism affects the group. For him, it is essential that the athletes become stronger emotionally and that their performances on the field are no longer judged solely by their aesthetic performance, but also by the results achieved.


ANCELOTTI’S ARRIVAL BRINGS HOPE

Despite the criticism, the full-back was confident that Ancelotti's arrival could mark a new era for the national team. For Danilo, the Italian coach's experience and authority could ease the pressure on the players and encourage internal change.

“Having a figure like Ancelotti certainly gives you more support, more respect. I believe there will be pressure for results, but perhaps that will take some of the pressure off the players. And we, as athletes, also have to admit: ' The coach is top, we need to find a way , because they've changed the coach several times and nothing has improved.'”

NEXT CHALLENGES FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM

The Brazilian National Team returns to the field this Thursday (06) , at 8 pm (Brasília time), against Ecuador, in Guayaquil, for the World Cup Qualifiers. On Tuesday (11), the team faces Paraguay, at 9:45 pm, ending the FIFA date.



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Flamengo sends million-dollar proposal to Santos for Gabriel Brazão

Mengão wants to sign a goalkeeper to replace Matheus Cunha and went after Peixe's starter with a huge offer.

Flamengo makes a million-dollar offer to Santos to sign Gabriel Brazão, but Peixe rejects it - Photo: Reproduction/Santos FC
Flamengo makes a million-dollar offer to Santos to sign Gabriel Brazão, but Peixe rejects it - Photo: Reproduction/Santos FC

16 Ago 2025 | 09:39 |

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Flamengo is keeping its sights set on Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão as its top target to be Agustín Rossi's immediate backup on Filipe Luís's team . The player has excelled for Santos, but negotiations are far from progressing.


Despite the Rubro-Negro's interest, Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has not made negotiations easier and remains resistant to the idea of releasing the player to a direct rival . The Alvinegro board, in fact, has expressed a preference for negotiating with European clubs.


R$44 MILLION OFFER REJECTED


According to information from André Hernan (UOL Esporte), Flamengo presented a proposal of 7 million euros (around R$ 44.2 million) for 70% of Brazão's economic rights . The offer was made this Friday (15), but was again rejected by Santos.

Santos's request is much higher: €15 million (R$94.8 million), plus performance bonuses . In other words, more than double the amount offered by the Rio de Janeiro club. Mengão is looking to replace Matheus Cunha, who has already agreed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro for next season.


IMPASSE MAINTAINED

With the rejection, the goalkeeper's future remains uncertain. Flamengo has not yet indicated whether it will make another move , but the difference between the asking and offering figures has kept the deal on hold. According to Transfermarkt, Gabriel Brazão has already played 64 matches for Santos, conceded 68 goals, and left the field 22 times without conceding a goal.



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Who is Flamengo's current captain? Arrascaeta gives the answer

Shirt 10 reveals that there was a conversation between him, Filipe Luís and Bruno Henrique about who would inherit the armband after Gerson was sold to Mengão

Arrascaeta reveals that he gave up the captain's armband at Flamengo in favor of Bruno Henrique - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta reveals that he gave up the captain's armband at Flamengo in favor of Bruno Henrique - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 08:25 |

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After Gerson's transfer to Zenit, the Flamengo captaincy position was open , and the competition seemed obvious to both fans and coach Filipe Luís. Mengão star Arrascaeta revealed that he relinquished the armband in favor of Bruno Henrique . The Uruguayan only takes over the armband when the number 27 is not on the field, a situation that occurs frequently.


Arrascaeta on Bruno Henrique as captain at Flamengo: "I prefer him to be number one"


"We had a meeting after Gerson left, and Filipe came to me and asked if I or Bruno would be the first captain. I said it didn't matter to me, because I know what a great person and friend Bruno is by my side ," Arrascaeta said.


ADMIRATION FOR BRUNO HENRIQUE

The Uruguayan justified his choice by highlighting the friendship and admiration he has for his strike partner. Just as he treated the number 10 shirt while Gabigol was at the club, Arrascaeta does not intend to wear the armband while Bruno Henrique is at Flamengo .


"When he's available, I prefer him to be number one, because he's a guy I admire a lot, both on and off the field . He's a great friend of mine," added the Uruguayan star, highlighting his bond with the number 27.

VICTORIOUS PARTNERSHIP

Since arriving at Flamengo together in 2019, Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique have become symbols of one of the club's most successful eras . Together, they have won 14 titles: four Campeonato Carioca titles, two Campeonato Brasileiro titles, two Libertadores titles, three Super Cups, one Recopa Sudamericana title, and two Copa do Brasil titles.


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Renato Abreu answers whether he would play for Filipe Luís' Flamengo

Club idol, Urubu-Rei says that opportunities in the current squad are interesting with Mengão's organization in all areas

Renato Abreu guarantees that he would play for Filipe Luís's current Flamengo and could perform other functions - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Renato Abreu guarantees that he would play for Filipe Luís's current Flamengo and could perform other functions - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 07:59 |

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An idol of a generation of fans in the 2000s, Renato Abreu was once again a topic of conversation among Flamengo fans this Friday (15). In an interview with journalist Rock Hudson, the former midfielder stated that he would have space in Flamengo's current squad , in addition to mentioning former teammates who, according to him, would also play without difficulty.


Renato Abreu on changes at the club: "Today Flamengo is well structured"


" I would play. I think even in a different way ," said Renato, sparking a stir on social media. The eternal King Vulture also stated that other teammates he played with would also have opportunities in the current Flamengo squad.


"It's not just me, okay? If you put Léo Moura or Juan in, any player would play . Why do I say that? Because Flamengo is well-structured today. I found it easy to play on the wing, to play a little further forward. I think I would easily play," the former player added.

WHO WOULD YOU COMPETE WITH FOR A SPOT?


When asked about the competition in the current midfield of the red-black team, Renato recalled the list of important players available to Filipe Luís : Arrascaeta, Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho, Allan, Everton Araújo, Erick Pulgar and Matheus Gonçalves.

"Would I compete for a position? With any of them? I would. I don't know if I would be a starter or a reserve, but I would definitely play for Flamengo ," said the former midfielder, now 47 and retired since 2013, when he ended his career with Santos.

PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

Renato Abreu played for Flamengo twice, totaling five seasons. By the time he left the club in 2013 , he had already won two Brazilian Cups and two Carioca Championships, and had made his mark as one of the team's key players in the 2000s.



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