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EYE ON THE RIVAL! GÊMIO WILL HAVE A LIBERTADORES GAME ON THE WEEKEND BEFORE PLAYING FLAMENGO
This is due to the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazilian and Libertadores rounds were relocated
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Without playing on the weekend and being able to train and rest due to the FIFA date, Flamengo will only return to the field next Thursday (13th), at 8pm, at Maracanã, to face Grêmio, in a game of the 8th round of the Brazilian Championship.
The opponent, however, has no rest this week. With the calendar delayed due to the climate tragedies that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul, Grêmio faced Huachipato-CHI, away from home, on Tuesday (4) and won 1-0 (goal by Diego Costa). The result guaranteed Renato Gaúcho's team in the round of 16 of the Libertadores with one round in advance.
This is because the team from Rio Grande do Sul will play again in the competition this weekend to end the group stage of the tournament . With the Arena closed, Imortal Tricolor faces Estudiantes-ARG at the Couto Pereira stadium, on Saturday (8), at 7pm (Brasília time).
“We scored the goal at the beginning of the game, we continued in on top of the opponent, creating while the field gave us that support. We could have ended the first half with the game almost decided. We knew the opponent would come forward in the second half, they had good chances. The pitch hurt us a lot, but the team was very tough. The defense worked hard, we had youth and experience on the field, they knew how to behave well and we got the result we wanted", said Renato after the victory.
Group situation
The Strongest, from Bolivia, who have already played six matches, lead group C, with 10 points. Grêmio comes next, with nine. In third is Huachipato, who is already eliminated but has a place in the South American Championship secured. Estudiantes is bottom with four points and only meets the table in the last round.
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Rubro-Negro even pressed, had good chances with Bill and scored with Lorran, but was unable to reverse the disadvantage built up in the first leg.
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Flamengo entered the field with the clear mission of winning by at least two goals to stay alive in the competition. The plan was aggressive from the start, with high marking and quick transitions. Just 9 minutes in, the strategy paid off: Lorran led a fast counterattack and left Rafael Couto in a great position. Bill was face to face with goalkeeper Gabriel Felix, but was stopped by the tricolor's good defense.
Fluminense then showed efficiency. Júlio Fidelis crossed from the right, and Keven Samuel appeared well in the area to open the scoring for the home team. The goal slowed down Flamengo's pace, who felt the blow and saw their rival manage the advantage intelligently.
LORRAN TRIED BUT COULDN'T REVERSE IT
Still in the first half, Rubro-Negro had another opportunity in the 37th minute . Lorran found Bill in good condition again , but once again the striker did not take advantage. In the 43rd minute, the number 11 had another clear chance, but Gabriel Felix made another great save. In injury time, Wanderson received a good pass on the right, crossed into the area, but no one was able to finish.
FLAMENGO ELIMINATED FROM THE OPG TOURNAMENT
The first half ended with Flamengo on top, but without converting their superiority into a goal. The second half began like the first: Flamengo pressing. Lorran took a dangerous free kick in the first few minutes, forcing another save from the tricolor goalkeeper.
However, in one of Fluminense's few attempts, Dohmann took a long-range shot and took advantage of a mistake by the red-black goalkeeper to make it 2-0, further increasing the aggregate advantage, now 3-0 for Tricolor. Flamengo's response was not long in coming. In the 13th minute, Jorge Mora made a good play on the left and found Lorran inside the area. The number 10 finished with class to reduce the deficit: 2-1 in the game, 3-1 on aggregate.
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Arrascaeta posts farewell message to Gerson at Flamengo
The transfer to Zenit-RUS was made official at the IDB, but the absence of a public statement and a tense atmosphere marked the midfielder's farewell
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Gerson's transfer to Zenit, Russia , has been officially completed. The European club paid the 25 million euro (approximately R$ 160 million) release clause, and the midfielder's contract termination has already been published in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
However, the player has not yet made a public statement about his departure from Flamengo, nor has he even said goodbye to his teammates at Ninho do Urubu. The lack of a formal farewell drew attention , especially since he is an athlete who had a remarkable time and won important titles for Mais Querido.
ARRASCAETA PAYS TRIBUTE TO GERSON
Given the midfielder's silence, Arrascaeta was the first to make a public gesture of farewell. This Saturday (5), Mengão's number 10 used his social media to pay tribute to his former teammate. The post was accompanied by an image of both of them alongside Bruno Henrique, in a relaxed moment.
Arrascaeta to Gerson at Flamengo: "Idol"
" Synonymous with character and professionalism. Our group knows how important you were to our achievements and how much you put this team above all else. You have earned my respect and, without a doubt, you are a great idol ," wrote the Uruguayan.
CLIMATE OF WEAR
Gerson 's silence comes amid a climate of tension that has intensified since the beginning of the year, when Marcão, the athlete's father, expressed dissatisfaction with his son's salary. The midfielder's staff considered the salary to be outdated in relation to the market , which led the club to negotiate a contract renewal in 2023, extending the link until 2030.
However, the new deal included a significant reduction in the release clause, which made it easier for Zenit, a club that had previously shown interest, to make an investment. The deal was concluded quickly and without any major public outcry from the player or the club.
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Michael Johnston will reinforce Flamengo and has a date to land in Rio
The 26-year-old Irish striker has excelled in England, has been called up to the Ireland squad and is on his way to Mengão for a medical
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Flamengo is close to confirming another international signing. Striker Michael Johnston, 26, should be officially announced as the club's new player in the coming days. The Irish athlete will arrive in Rio de Janeiro next Tuesday (8), coming from London, to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract with the Rio de Janeiro club. The information was released by journalist Cahê Mota, from the ge portal.
Having played for clubs in Scotland, Portugal and England, Johnston came through Celtic's youth ranks and made his professional debut in 2017. His peak for the Scottish club came in 2019, when he scored in the UEFA Europa League against Stade Rennais. Despite his potential, a series of injuries and intense competition within the squad have limited his prospects at Celtic.
In 2022, he was loaned to Vitória de Guimarães, from Portugal, and, at the beginning of 2024, he went to West Bromwich , from the English second division. His time in the Championship was positive, registering three goals and five assists, which aroused the interest of Mais Querido. The value of the negotiation is around R$ 37 million.
FEATURED IN ENGLAND
His good performances in English football earned Michael Johnston a call-up to the Ireland national team, for which he made his debut in March 2023. His first goal in an Irish shirt was scored a few months later, in a match against Gibraltar.
PLAYER HAS GOOD QUALITIES
The player plays as a second striker and is praised for his mobility on the field and good reading of the game . Now, he arrives at Flamengo as a bet to reinforce the offensive system in the final stretch of the season and increase competitiveness in the squad.
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