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David Luiz receives praise from Filipe Luís after decisive goal in Flamengo's victory over Cruzeiro

With a solid and committed career, he has proven to be a key player for the red-black club.

The defender becomes a pillar of the squad (Photo/ Flamengo)
The defender becomes a pillar of the squad (Photo/ Flamengo)

07 Nov 2024 | 16:49 |

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In the last confrontation of Flamengoagainst Cruzeiro, David Luiz was instrumental in guaranteeing the red-black victory with his decisive goal. After the game, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the defender's performance, praising not only the goal, but his attitude and leadership in the club's day-to-day activities. With an increasingly important role in the squad, David Luiz has gained the trust of the coaching staff and fans.


David Luiz, who has already played for major European clubs and the Brazilian national team, brought valuable experience to Flamengo. During the post-game press conference, Filipe Luís was direct in recognizing the importance of the defender for the team, highlighting his role both on the field and off it. In addition to the goal that guaranteed the victory against Cruzeiro, the coach highlighted David Luiz's positive influence in training and his contribution to maintaining the group's cohesion.


 FLAMENGO HAS EXPERIENCES AT THE FRONT OF THE CAST 


Coach Filipe Luís emphasized the leadership that David Luiz exercises in the red and black squad. According to him, the defender is an example of commitment and dedication, inspiring other players with his focus and work ethic. David Luiz's presence at < b>Flamengorepresents more than a simple signing; he has been a point of reference for younger players, who see him as a leader on and off the field.

David Luiz not only helps organize the red and black defense, but also contributes to the group's unity and determination. Filipe Luís recognized that the defender plays a fundamental role for the team, both in decisive moments, such as in the game against Cruzeiro, and in the training routine. This consistency is essential for Flamengo's quest for titles, reinforcing the trust that the fans place in the defender.


MODEL OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMITMENT 

With the season still underway, the participation of David Luizwill be crucial to Flamengo's goals. Filipe Luís made it clear that he sees the defender as one of the team's pillars, especially in important games. The defender's leadership and experience will be determining factors in decisive moments, and the coaching staff trusts that David Luiz can continue to contribute with high-level performances.


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Ceará x Flamengo: Follow the 18th round of the Brasileirão live (WITH IMAGES)

Mengão heads to Fortaleza to face Vozão in the Brazilian Championship, fighting to stay top of the league even with one game less.

Follow Ceará x Flamengo for the 18th round of the Brasileirão live (with images from Cazé TV) - Photo: Reproduction
Follow Ceará x Flamengo for the 18th round of the Brasileirão live (with images from Cazé TV) - Photo: Reproduction

03 Ago 2025 | 16:29 |

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Leader of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03) to face Ceará, away from home, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. The match will be broadcast by Record, on Open TV, by CazéTV, on YouTube, and by Premiere, on pay-per-view .


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PROBABLE LINEUPS

With only one player missing for the match, Ceará is expected to field a full-strength squad. The likely starting lineup includes : Bruno Ferreira; Fabiano Souza, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, and Matheus Bahia; Richardson, Dieguinho, and Galeano; Lourenço, Pedro Henrique, and Pedro Raul. Coach: Léo Condé.


Flamengo should field a full-strength team , maintaining the idea of prioritizing the Brazilian Championship. The tendency is for Mengão to start the game with: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Allan (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. Coach: Filipe Luís

SHORTAGES AND DOUBTS

Ceará has only one confirmed absence: defender Luiz Otávio, who is injured. Flamengo will be without Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from a fractured right foot , Danilo, who strained his right thigh, and Michael, who is experiencing ankle pain. Luiz Araújo was rested for load control. Pedro and Wallace Yan are suspended for accumulated bookings. De La Cruz remains doubtful.



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Former Flamengo player Reinier leaves Real Madrid this week to join the Serie A club

The midfielder never achieved the expected prominence when he left Mengão for the Spanish capital and is close to becoming a player for the red-black rival.

Former Flamengo player Reinier is closer to becoming an Atlético-MG player and leaving Real Madrid - Photo: Reproduction/Granada
Former Flamengo player Reinier is closer to becoming an Atlético-MG player and leaving Real Madrid - Photo: Reproduction/Granada

03 Ago 2025 | 15:30 |

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After a low-key stint in Europe, Reinier, a product of Ninho do Urubu, is back in Brazil. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the attacking midfielder has already said goodbye to Real Madrid and has reached an agreement with Atlético-MG . The player is expected in Belo Horizonte in the coming days, where he will undergo medical examinations and sign a contract . The contract will be for four and a half years, the newspaper revealed.


NEGOTIATIONS WITH GALO HAVE DRAGGED ON SINCE JUNE


Talks between Reinier and Atlético-MG began in June, when the Minas Gerais club launched an inquiry and received a positive response from the player. The initial proposal, a loan with an option to buy, was met with Real Madrid's demand for financial compensation.


As the window progressed, negotiations resumed and culminated in a definitive agreement. In recent weeks, the player had been training with Real Madrid's B team , but according to Marca, he was no longer part of the club's plans.

REINIER WAS CONSIDERED BY FLAMENGO


Before signing with Atlético-MG— Flamengo 's opponent in the Copa do Brasil round of 16—Reinier was speculated as a potential reinforcement for the Rubro-Negro. According to journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, the Rio de Janeiro club made an inquiry but backed off due to the high costs of the deal.

The decision not to move forward involved not only the contract value, but also the high commissions demanded by the player's representatives— deemed incompatible with the player's current situation . As a result, Flamengo turned its attention to Lucas Beltrán, from Fiorentina.

A PROMISE THAT WAS NOT KEPT IN EUROPE

Reinier arrived at Real Madrid in 2020, surrounded by high expectations, but failed to establish himself at the Spanish club. Unlike Vini Jr., also formerly of Flamengo, and Rodrygo, the midfielder never even played a match at the Santiago Bernabéu .

Over the past five years, he has spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Granada, and, most recently, Frosinone in Italy— where he enjoyed his best spell since leaving Brazil . In total, he has played 105 matches, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists.


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Flamengo needs to find a way to improve its partnership after reinforcements, says journalist

With the arrival of players to fill the Mengão squad, players may lose space and the club may work to negotiate them

The attacking duo's days at Flamengo may be numbered, but it depends on market acceptance - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
The attacking duo's days at Flamengo may be numbered, but it depends on market acceptance - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

03 Ago 2025 | 14:30 |

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Flamengo has been one of the protagonists of the current transfer window , with major reinforcements arriving to strengthen the squad. However, the intense movement could result in a restructuring of the group and the departure of some players. According to journalist Renato Maurício Prado, Everton Cebolinha and Michael are among the players the club is considering negotiating .


On his YouTube channel, Renato revealed a conversation with a source linked to the red-black board, who confirmed the intention to reduce the squad , now inflated by the return of injured athletes and new signings.


Renato Maurício Prado on negotiating Cebolinha and Michael: "Flamengo wants to do this"


"Players who were injured are returning. Flamengo will be left with two and a half teams. That's a lot of people to manage. I told the source that the club may part with players like Michael and Cebolinha ."

MARKET DOESN'T SMILE ON THE DUO


According to Renato, the board's desire is to find new destinations for both forwards, but the task has been difficult: "The source told me: ' Flamengo wants to do this, but it's not easy because there are no concrete offers .' Since they have already played in more than seven Brasileirão games, they cannot play for another club in the competition this year. Therefore, the exit would have to be abroad."

FLAMENGO INVESTS HEAVILY IN THE MARKET

After losing Gerson and Wesley, Rubro-Negro acted quickly and brought in four reinforcements : Samuel Lino, Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal and announced on Saturday (2) the arrival of Carrascal. In addition to them, Jorginho was hired with a focus on the Club World Cup.

With a strengthened squad, Flamengo is preparing for the most decisive stretch of the season. Leading the Brazilian Championship, the club faces two knockout challenges: overturning its deficit against Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil and facing Internacional in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.


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