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DE LA CRUZ SENDS A MESSAGE TO URUGUAY FANS AND QUOTES LUIS SUÁREZ BEFORE RETURN TO FLAMENGO

Rubro-Negro's number 18 spoke for the first time after the end of the Copa América

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Star of Flamengo, midfielder De La Cruz spoke for the first time after the end of the Copa América. Last Monday (15), Rubro-Negro's number 18 sent a message to the Uruguayans praising the third place achieved. Nico also projected a return to the competition and mentioned Luis Suárez, who does not guarantee that he will remain in the Uruguayan National Team.

“Let's try again! Thank you for your support during this Copa América. We were so excited, like all the Uruguayan people, to win the cup and we took third place. Value what you have achieved and come back stronger for what is to come. Team that unites us. You are huge, Luis Alberto (Suárez). Lucky you are Uruguayan”, wrote De La Cruz in a post on social media.

DE LA CRUZ’S PERFORMANCE IN THE CUP AMERICA

De La Cruz played five of the six matches in which the Uruguay played in this year's Copa América, starting four. Thus, the midfielder from Mais Querido provided assists in the 3-1 victory over Panama and 5-0 against Bolivia. Remembering that Nico did not enter the field to compete for third place, as he was serving a suspension.

DE LA CRUZ AND LUIS SUÁREZ IN URUGUAY

As highlighted in the publication, De La Cruz is a great admirer of Luis Suárez. The national idol received special affection from the red and black number 18 as he has an uncertain future in the Uruguayan National Team. At 37 years old, the center forward with spells at Liverpool and Barcelona does not rule out that it could be a farewell to Celeste.


De La Cruz and Suárez played around 20 matches for Uruguay together. Thus, there are ten wins, four draws and six defeats, with one goal scored by the Flamengo and seven for the center forward.



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Boldness or stupidity? Peñarol posts photo on social media provoking Flamengo

Teams face each other next Thursday in the Libertadores quarter-finals

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The Peñarol (URU) team was excited from the beginning of the trip to Rio de Janeiro, where they will face Flamengo, in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. In addition to cheering the players on the flight towards the 'Marvelous City', the Uruguayans posted a montage of Christ the Redeemer with the club's flag.

As soon as they landed on Rio de Janeiro soil, the Uruguayan club published an image of a of the city's main tourist attractions. In addition to the photo, the team wrote the following message: “Peñarol em Rio”, alluding to Rock In Rio. Afterwards, a video showing the arrival of the athletes at Galeão Airport was also published.




< p>Uruguayan team in the Libertadores

Peñarol reached the quarterfinals of the Libertadores after beating The Strongest (BOL) in the round of 16. In the first game, the Uruguayan team defeated their opponent 4-0. On the way back, the Bolivian team even won by a score of 1-0, however, it was not enough to take away the classification of Diego Aguirre's men.


Before the game against Flamengo, Peñarol played in the Championship Uruguayan. On Saturday (14), Rubro-Negro's opponent beat Rampla (URU), by a score of 4 to 0. Given this situation, they remained undefeated in the national tournament.

And the red- black?

Flamengo is coming off a bitter draw with Vasco on Sunday (15), however, they will have reinforcements for this Thursday's duel (19). Recovered from a thigh injury, De La Cruz is back in the team. In addition to the Uruguayan, Alex Sandro, Alcaraz and Gonzalo Plata were registered in the competition and, as a result, will be included in the clash.


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Mayor of Rio denies note about Flamengo stadium

Eduardo Paes uses his social network profile to deny the article

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Last Tuesday, the candidate for re-election for mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, denied the journalist Ancelmo Gois, from Globo. In a post on Instagram, the mayor informed that the city hall will be responsible for removing the megastructure on the gas meter site, different from what was reported. Furthermore, he guaranteed that Flamengo will have its new stadium, with the best conditions and security.

The news published by Ancelmo informs that Flamengo would have to pay R$100 million to remove a large gas structure present on land acquired by the club, which is owned by CEG and CEG-Rio, which are companies that are part of the gas concessionaire Naturgy.


According to the article, the companies were informed that Flamengo is the responsible for bearing the expenses, as provided for in one of the annexes to the land purchase and transfer contract. The clause, however, does not have a specified limit.


Eduardo Paes guarantees that the removal is the responsibility of Rio's city hall.

Paes stated that the values ​​for the transfer of the structure are different from what was pointed out in the article by Ancelmo Gois. Furthermore, it exempted Flamengo from any responsibility, and that the city hall has been planning to remove it for years.


“They are making me defend @flamengo more than I would like: let it be clear that this is not the The cost of this transfer and when it happens will be the responsibility of the city of Rio, which knows that this structure cannot be in an area that is already receiving so many residential buildings. It's been in our plans for a long time! Flamengo will have its new stadium there in the gasometer with all the quality and safety that the region demands and deserves. Period!”, published the mayor.



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Flamengo is "careful" with socks after wear from Copa América games

Pulgar and De La Cruz's situation is not isolated to the cast

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According to O Globo Esportes, the participation of South American athletes in the Copa América brought to light physical challenges for the players who returned to their clubs after the tournament. One of the most notable cases is that of Erick Pulgar, Chilean player called up for the competition. Like his Uruguayan colleagues, Pulgar once again felt the effects of the intense game and training routine, which ended up having a negative impact on his physical condition.

Pulgar, like other Uruguayan players who participated in the tournament, have faced difficulties in recovering after -Copa America. The sequence of high-level games, added to the pressure of international competitions, seems to have taken its toll. This situation is reflected in a drop in performance and the need for more intensive monitoring by the clubs' medical teams.

In particular, Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz has required special care to return your best physical shape. De La Cruz is currently undergoing an individualized physical training regime, a measure adopted to speed up his recovery and prepare him for the club's upcoming commitments.


FLAMENGO TAKES CARE


A The reality faced by these athletes highlights the challenges that international competitions represent for clubs, especially in terms of managing the physical wear and tear of players. Preparing for tournaments requires detailed planning , which goes beyond technical and tactical training, but also focuses on preserving the physical and mental health of athletes.

Returning to the normal rhythm of competitions after an international tournament is a critical phase for players, and Cases like Pulgar and De La Cruz highlight the importance of effective recovery and fitness strategies. Medical monitoring and specific physical work are essential to ensure that these athletes can return to performing at a high level without compromising their long-term health.



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