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24 Jan 2025 | 15:21 |
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Flamengo (main team) returns to the field in 2025 against Volta Redonda next Saturday. However, on February 2nd, there is already a cup game. This is because they face Botafogo, in the Brazilian Super Cup. The match that pits the Brazilian Champion (Botafogo) against the Copa do Brasil champion (Flamengo) will decide who takes home the first title of the year. In this sense, the black and white rival faces a big problem.
In principle, since the departure of Arthur Jorge, at the end of the season last year, the black and white player from Rio is without a coach. In fact, the main squad goes through the pre-season without having a commander and it seems that they will still not have a coach in the game against Fla next week.
Johm Textor, owner of Saf do Botafogo, declared that he does not want to make hasty decisions just because of the Brazilian Super Cup and Recopa Sul-Americana, which will be played in February 2025.
"We decided that this year we won't hire a coach, we'll just play football, without a coach (laughs ).It's a very long year, I know everyone is very excited about the game against Flamengo, but we have to make sure we make the right decision, because we want to win the Brazilian Championship, fight for the Libertadores, do well in the Copa do Brasil. Mundo de Clubes. I'm being careful not to make this decision too quickly" - said Textor, admitting that the situation is not ideal:
"We're very concerned about this, but you can't rush the process because you're concerned about something about this calendar start. We are taking this seriously, our team is very good, but let's see... I can make an offer for a coach, the coach accepts it, but there wouldn't be much time left for him to train until February 2nd. We want a coach for the whole year", concluded
Botafogo has already made an offer for André Jardine, but the Brazilian preferred to remain at América-MEX, and also spoke with Paulo Fonseca, who ruled out working in the country at the moment Several names have been speculated in the media, such as Vasco Matos (Santa Clara), Martín. Anselmi (Cruz Azul), Vítor Bruno (ex-Porto) and Bruno Pinheiro (Gil Vicente).
After four days of rest, the red-black squad returns to training at Ninho do Urubu under the command of Filipe Luís and begins preparations for the away match.
05 Set 2025 | 11:54 |
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After four days off , the Flamengo squad returned to activities this Friday (5), at Ninho do Urubu, under the command of Filipe Luís. The team is preparing for the next commitment in the Brazilian Championship , scheduled for September 14, against Juventude, in Caxias do Sul.
The group returned at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Training Center in Vargem Grande . On Saturday (6), the work will be carried out in the morning, at 9:30 am, with the same schedule repeated on Sunday (7).
Filipe Luís will be tasked with adjusting the team for the match against Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. Despite the technical differences between the teams and their good form in the tournament, Flamengo doesn't have a favorable record when facing the Gauchos away from home.
Their last away win came in 1997, when they won 1-0 in the Brasileirão . Since then, Mengão has lost seven and drawn six in Rio Grande do Sul. The match at Juventude's home ground has always been a difficult one.
Currently, the red-and-black team leads the national competition, with 47 points from 21 matches, with 14 wins , five draws, and only two losses. Juventude, on the other hand, is facing a difficult time, occupying 18th place with 21 points, achieved through six wins, three draws, and 12 losses.
The red-black board confirms that the striker will remain in the squad, with a contract valid until December 2026, and coach Filipe Luís considers him an essential player.
05 Set 2025 | 11:42 |
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Everton Cebolinha's future has been decided by Flamengo's board . Despite speculation about a possible departure, the striker will remain on the squad, a decision confirmed after two meetings between the executive director of football, José Boto , and the player's agent, Márcio Cruz, held at CT Ninho do Urubu.
Even though there are no talks about a contract renewal at the moment, the board has made it clear that they do not intend to negotiate with the number 11 this season . The decision also had the approval of coach Filipe Luís , who considers the striker essential for the rest of the season.
An important point announced by the board was the correction regarding the striker's contract. Contrary to what was circulating in the media and on scouting platforms, Everton Cebolinha's contract does not end in June 2026 , but in December of the same year.
As a result, interested clubs, such as Grêmio , who are observing the athlete's situation from afar, will not have the possibility of signing a pre-contract in January 2026. Tricolor Gaúcho, to date, has not presented an official proposal nor contacted the player's staff.
Even with the arrival of Samuel Lino and the fierce competition in the offensive sector, Everton Cebolinha remains in the coaching staff's plans. Coach Filipe Luís emphasized the player's importance, especially given Bruno Henrique's suspension and the need to preserve players in simultaneous competitions.
In an interview, the Mengão idol revealed his regret for not receiving calls from former football teammates and highlighted his true friendship with Aloísio Chulapa
05 Set 2025 | 11:28 |
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Appearing on the podcast "Boteco do Chula," hosted by former striker Aloísio Chulapa, Adriano Imperador opened up about his relationship with former teammates . The former player, who played for Flamengo , stated that few of his teammates care about him these days.
"There's no price to be with the people you love. I'm not one to give interviews, but today I insisted, I came for pleasure. Nobody cares about Didico anymore . The only player who calls me to see how I'm doing is Aloísio Chulapa . There are few who care about others. There are few human beings who care," said Adriano.
The former No. 9 continued to emphasize the importance of his friendship with Aloísio Chulapa, who, according to him, always showed affection and support in difficult moments. " Do you know who was the only player who cried for me, as a human being? It was Aloísio. It's something that can't be explained. Good things are kept with us, " the Emperor added.
A product of Flamengo 's youth academy, Adriano made his professional debut in 2000 before moving to Inter Milan. At the Italian club, he won eight titles and enjoyed the most memorable period of his career, earning the nickname "Emperor."
His good performances also led him to shine for the Brazilian National Team, winning the Copa América in 2004 and the Confederations Cup in 2005. In 2008, he returned to Brazilian football, where he played for São Paulo before returning to Flamengo in 2009. Upon his return, he was a key player in winning the Brazilian Championship, marking his name once and for all in the red-black history.
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