Soccer
18 Jun 2024 | 10:42 |
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To enter the spotlight last Sunday (16), Evertton Araújo had to be strong not to give up after being released from two big clubs and also to resist the difficulties of lack of money. Or dodge them, for example by working as a barber. His life story, still at 21 years old, is very powerful. The history of the steering wheel began in the Santa Cruz neighborhood. Just not the famous one in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Let's say the "poor cousin" in the interior, in the city of Volta Redonda. Youngest son of Seu Paulo and Dona Danielle, the boy from a humble family grew up like most young people who share the same reality: with the ball as his main toy.
He started playing at the age of 4 in the neighborhood blocks and at 6, when he was old enough, he was enrolled by his parents in a group at Roberto Dinamite's school, which was also in the neighborhood. And Evertton was a center forward at that time. Now the perfect movement of Sunday's header has been explained. It's like riding a bike, you don't forget. Speaking of bicycles, the vehicle played an important role in the beginning of his career. He was in the under-13s when he tried out for Volta Redonda, the city's team, and passed. His parents often didn't have the financial means to pay for bus tickets and, when they couldn't borrow one, the boy would cycle for about 25 minutes to go to training. He certainly arrived with heavy legs.
Furthermore, the reality at the club wasn't as plentiful as it was at the big teams. If, on the one hand, he had a good field structure and dressing room, on the other hand, he needed to pay for his own equipment, such as boots and shin guards. But his parents did everything they could to support this dream. Evertton's mother has already stopped making meals to have food for him and his older sister, Evillyn. A dream that twice seemed palpable. When he was in the under-15s, and had already switched from being a center forward to becoming a midfielder, a Cruzeiro scout took him to Belo Horizonte. But after almost a year at Toca da Raposa, he ended up being released. Disappointment smiled at him and then deluded him again. Upon returning to Rio de Janeiro, he managed to try out at Botafogo and stayed in the under-17s. But not for long: almost a year later, he was sent away again.
He returned to Volta Redonda, but discouragement struck. And during this vain period of adolescence, wanting to have money to help around the house and also be able to buy clothes and sneakers, he considered a plan B for his life: he took a barber course and started cutting hair, even though he didn't have a barber shop to work in. The services were provided at home or in the Voltaço CT itself. He charged R$10 to R$15 per cut. But a ray of hope didn't let him abandon football for good. In the under-17 team of Volta Redonda he changed position again, becoming second midfielder, and moving up to the under-20 team as first man in midfield. It was this function that drove away his previous nightmares and allowed him to dream again. In 2022, Evertton stood out for Voltaço in the Copinha and caught the attention of Flamengo.
Rubro-Negro offered him a loan contract of just four months, but it was enough to show his business card . After good performances, he became a starter in the under-20s and had 30% of his economic rights purchased for R$300,000. Last year, Flamengo was Brazilian champion in the category and in December exercised the option to purchase a further 40% of the player for R$800,000, renewing the contract until the end of 2026. The other 30% belongs to the player and his staff .
Mengão faces the Spanish team in the U-20 Intercontinental Championship at Maracanã; see dates, prices, and available ticket sectors.
09 Ago 2025 | 00:00 |
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Seeking its second consecutive title, Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) on August 23rd at 4:30 pm at the Maracanã Stadium in the U-20 Intercontinental Cup. The match pits the U-20 Libertadores champion against the UEFA Youth League winner in a match that promises a large crowd. The 2025 Maracanã Package will not be valid for this event.
Fans who are members of the Nation Without Borders plan will be able to purchase up to two priority tickets, as long as they have not used the benefit during the season. Sales will occur in waves, beginning on August 11th , and will be open to the general public starting August 14th, through the official website ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
11/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 1 (1 star) / Nation Without Borders
11/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 1
12/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)
12/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)
13/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)
13/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 3
August 14th – 10am: General Public Online / Free Online Tickets
20/08 – 10am: Physical Points of Sale / Collection of Free Tickets in Person
23/08 – 4pm: End of online sales
TICKET PRICES FOR ALL SECTORS OF THE STADIUM
North, South and Upper East (red-black sectors)
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 11.25
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 15.75
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 18.00
General Public: R$ 45.00 (half price: R$ 22.50)
Lower East and Lower West (red-black sectors)
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 13.75
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 19.25
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 22.00
General Public: R$ 55.00 (half price: R$ 27.50)
Visitor Sector – South (Gate B)
General Public: R$80.00 (half price: R$40.00)
Maracanã Mais offers a unique experience for fans, including lunch or dinner, dessert, and an open bar with non-alcoholic beverages. Located in the west sector, the venue offers greater comfort and reserved seating.
Values:
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 131.25
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 153.75
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 165.00
General Public: R$ 300.00 (half price: R$ 187.50)
Mais Querido has registered five reinforcements for the round of 16 of the international competition and will face Internacional next week at Maracanã.
08 Ago 2025 | 23:51 |
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Flamengo confirmed, this Friday (8), the list of athletes registered for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América. Among the news are Jorginho, Saúl, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino and Carrascal , reinforcements signed in the last two windows - including the one that preceded the Club World Cup and the current one.
To make room for new names, Flamengo removed Felipe Lima, Jorge Mora, Rayan Lucas, as well as Gerson and Wesley, who were recently traded. The Rubro-Negro's first challenge in this phase will be against Internacional , next Wednesday (14), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
The return leg is scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio. If they qualify, the club may make further roster changes before the quarterfinals. It's worth noting that Mais Querido is still searching for another striker to replace Pedro.
Goalkeepers: Rossi, Lucas Furtado, Matheus Cunha, Dyogo Alves, Leo Nannetti
Defenders: Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Danilo, Cleiton, Da Mata, Carbone, Iago, João Victor
Right-backs: Varela, Emerson Royal, Daniel Sales, Gusttavo
Left-backs: Ayrton Lucas, Viña, Alex Sandro
Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Saul, De la Cruz, Jorginho, Allan, Evertton Araujo, Pablo Lucio, João Alves, Luiz Felipe
Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Lorran, Matheus Gonçalves, Guilherme, Lucas Vieira, Joshua, Jheferson
Forwards: Luiz Araujo, Pedro, Everton Cebolinha, Samuel Lino, Juninho, Bruno Henrique, Michael, Plata, Felipe Teresa, Shola, Wallace Yan, Camargo, Douglas
Before the duel for the continental competition, the team led by Filipe Luís has a commitment for the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (9), Flamengo receives Mirassol, at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of Serie A.
Leão goes to Maracanã to face Mengão defending a long period of invincibility and being able to enter the G4 of the Brasileirão
08 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo and Mirassol face each other this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro arrives at the clash after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil, with the mission of winning to maintain the leadership of the competition. On the other side, they will have an opponent motivated by a campaign above all expectations .
Flamengo has 37 points, the same number as Cruzeiro, but leads on goal difference (24 to 19) and still has a game in hand over the Minas Gerais team. A victory at Maracanã will guarantee the Rio de Janeiro club the top of the table at the end of the first round .
Mirassol, meanwhile, is the big revelation in this Série A. In its debut season, the São Paulo team sits fifth with 28 points— the result of seven wins, seven draws, and only two losses in 16 matches . Interestingly, it's the team with the fewest losses in the championship, along with Flamengo . With a victory, the newcomer could enter the top four of the competition.
If Flamengo wins this Saturday, it will end Mirassol's three-month unbeaten streak. The São Paulo team's last loss was to Red Bull Bragantino on May 5th . Since then, Rafael Guanaes's team has won six and drawn three, with an impressive 77% success rate.
Initial projections pointed to a relegation battle, due to an experienced squad, an average age over 29, and several well-known names, such as midfielder Gabriel, formerly of Flamengo . However, the team's performance in the first round exceeded expectations: third-best attack (27 goals) and sixth-best defense (16 conceded), in addition to good results against more popular opponents.
Despite this, the strategy against Flamengo should follow the usual visiting team strategy at Maracanã: a defensive posture, deep lines, and a reliance on counterattacks . Flamengo, in turn, should control possession and look for spaces to create the chances that will secure the victory.
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