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FIFA DATE AND INJURIES MAKE FLAMENGO RELIVE DRAMA EXPERIENCED IN 2021

Three years ago, Rubro-Negro also suffered from Copa América

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06 Jun 2024 | 08:39 |

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Club with the most players called up in Brazil, Flamengo will make a big loss in the coming weeks with the Copa América dispute. Arrascaeta, De la Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Varela and Viña, four absolute starters and a left-back who had been flirting with a place in the main team due to his excellent performances, will play against Rubro-Negro for up to nine rounds of the Brazilian Championship. And this number should still rise in the second half of the year.


NOTE: In order not to delay Series A, the CBF will use the FIFA Dates (September and October) to recover the games postponed due to the floods in Rio Grande do Sul. Two rounds were pushed forward, and the tendency is for Flamengo to play against Atlético-MG in the 33rd round in a FIFA Data.


In addition, if Internacional qualifies for the South American playoffs, it must be another opponent that Rubro-Negro will have to face without its national team players.


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Currently leading the Brazilian Championship with 14 points, Flamengo fears reliving the drama it went through in 2021. In the year of the last Copa América, Rubro-Negro was looking for an unprecedented third national championship in a row and the ninth in its history , but saw the many absences (between injuries and call-ups) hinder their title chances. Considering only the players in the teams, the club played 14 rounds of that edition without at least one of its selected players.


In 2021, Copa América was the one that weighed the most

As that year's calendar only started in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic stopping the previous season, the Copa América started almost simultaneously with the Brazilian Championship. It began with the third round, and Flamengo at the time, current two-time champion, had debuted with a victory over Palmeiras and had its second match, against Grêmio, postponed.

Between the third and 10th round , Rubro-Negro had another game postponed, against Athletico-PR, and played seven matches during the Copa América, when Gabigol and Everton Ribeiro were in the Brazilian team, while Arrascaeta and Isla, in the Uruguayan and Chilean teams, respectively. Flamengo beat América-MG (2-0 at Maracanã); lost to Bragantino (3-2 at Maracanã); beat Fortaleza (2-1 at Maracanã); was defeated by Juventude (1-0 at Alfredo Jaconi); beat Cuiabá (2-0 at Arena Pantanal); and lost to Fluminense (1-0 at Neo Química Arena) and Atlético-MG (2-1 at Mineirão).

Without their squad, Flamengo only had 42.8% success and entered in crisis, which made him fire coach Rogério Ceni and hire Renato Gaúcho. At the opening of the 11th round, Rubro-Negro still had two games in hand and was in 12th place with 12 points, 10 behind leader Palmeiras.

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Live: follow the Brazilian National Team call-up

Coach releases list for matches against Chile and Bolivia with important changes, including players who play in Brazilian football

Carlo Ancelotti calls up the Brazilian National Team with five Flamengo players and new additions for the final Qualifying matches - photo: reproduction
Carlo Ancelotti calls up the Brazilian National Team with five Flamengo players and new additions for the final Qualifying matches - photo: reproduction

25 Ago 2025 | 13:19 |

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This Monday (25), at 3:30 pm, Carlo Ancelotti reveals the 23 names that will represent the Brazilian National Team in the last two matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The list will be announced at the CBF headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro , with live broadcast.


The matches are scheduled for September 4th and 9th : the first against Chile at the Maracanã Stadium, and the second against Bolivia at the El Alto Municipal Stadium. Despite the already secured spot for the World Cup, which will be played in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the squad is expected to undergo significant changes.


FOLLOW THE CALL LIVE



BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS


The list includes players who are prominent on the national scene, a result of Ancelotti's scouting strategy, which has seen matches across Brazil in recent weeks. Among those likely to be called up by Flamengo are Danilo, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Alex Sandro, and Samuel Lino .

Besides Flamengo , other Brazilian clubs could also appear in the squad. Cruzeiro could have four names in the mix, including Kaio Jorge, Matheus Pereira, and Fabrício Bruno. Goalkeeper Gabriel Brasão, currently with Santos and a product of the Minas Gerais team, is also on the Italian coach's shortlist.


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Will Flamengo make changes against Vitória? Check out the likely lineup

Mengão hosts Leão this Monday (25) at 9 pm and coach Filipe Luís must send maximum strength to get the three points

Check out Flamengo's likely lineup to face Vitória in the 21st round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Check out Flamengo's likely lineup to face Vitória in the 21st round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

25 Ago 2025 | 13:05 |

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Flamengo is ready to face Vitória , this Monday (25), in a duel valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Filipe Luís outlined the starting team with Saúl and Jorginho in midfield and Pedro leading the attack.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP


With practically the entire squad at his disposal, coach Filipe Luís should send onto the field a Flamengo with: Rossi; Varela (Royal), Léo Ortiz (Danilo), Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl, Arrascaeta, Plata (Luiz Araújo), Samuel Lino and Pedro.


EMBARRASSMENTS

The only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from a fractured right foot suffered during the Club World Cup —an injury that required surgery. Otherwise, Filipe Luís will have virtually his entire squad available for the match.


SITUATION IN THE TABLE

This round is crucial in the title race. Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 43 points, two ahead of Cruzeiro , who have already won this round and reached 41. Palmeiras, with 39 points, also plays this Monday and could close the gap.

WHERE TO WATCH

The Flamengo vs. Vitória clash takes place at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã stadium. The match will be broadcast live on SporTV (a cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view). While Flamengo is leading, Vitória is looking to score points to escape the relegation zone.



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Maracanã will have synthetic turf and debut in Flamengo x Grêmio

The Fla-Flu management's decision to install the floor aims to increase the quality standard and provide greater safety for players.

Maracanã will have synthetic grass behind the goals for players to warm up and debut in Flamengo x Grêmio - Photo: Reproduction
Maracanã will have synthetic grass behind the goals for players to warm up and debut in Flamengo x Grêmio - Photo: Reproduction

25 Ago 2025 | 12:46 |

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Flamengo remains firm in the fight for the 2025 titles . This Monday (25), the team faces Vitória, at Maracanã, and next Sunday (31) it returns to the stadium to face Grêmio in another decisive duel and with an important novelty at the stadium .


On Monday morning, Maracanã management announced the installation of a new high-tech synthetic turf behind the goals, intended for the players' warm-up area. The goal is to provide greater safety and quality during exercises performed while the ball is in play.


A MODERN SYSTEM


According to the official statement, the new turf meets the FIFA QualityPro standard, ensuring high performance . The artificial turf chosen is the FLX 50M, which features a special cushioning system in:

  • Asphalt blanket shock pad;
  • High performance cross-linked polyethylene foam;
  • Rubber in surface filling.
Maracanã manager on the synthetic turf that will debut in Flamengo vs. Grêmio: "It will provide athletes with a safe surface"


Maracanã 's Agricultural Manager, Gabriel Rodrigues, highlighted that the priority is to offer an adequate space to the athletes: “ This renovation in the synthetic grass system for warming up will provide the athletes with a safe, comfortable surface that meets the quality standards required by the confederations”, he stated.

PREMIERE OF THE NEW LAWN

Installation will begin this Tuesday (26), after the game against Vitória. Thus, the first match to feature the new feature will be between Flamengo and Grêmio, next Sunday (31), at Maracanã. Therefore, against Vitória, at 9 pm (Brasília time), the players will still use the current warm-up structure .



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