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07 Abr 2024 | 09:26 |
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An intimate and revealing account of the challenges faced by Varela, full-back Flamengo, comes to light as he shares the highs and lows of his football journey. From Jorge Sampaoli's opening words to moments of conflict with teammates, Varela's story is a demonstration of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
FROM DISACREDITED TO HOLDER
Soon after your arrival at Flamengo, in August 2022, Varela found himself in a challenging position. With Dorival preferring Rodinei on the wing, his opportunities were scarce. The situation became even more complicated with the implementation of the three-back system by Vítor Pereira. Although reluctant to play as a winger, Varela did not express his concerns to the coach, which resulted in a frustrating run of games, with brief appearances and frequent substitutions.
When Jorge Sampaoli took charge, Varela faced a new twist in his career. The Argentine was direct: "I'm not counting on you." Although Sampaoli's honesty was appreciated by the Uruguayan full-back, the words were a blow to his confidence. With Wesley and Matheuzinho receiving praise from the coach, Varela found himself relegated to the role of third option on the right flank.
At a crucial moment, Varela found himself involved in a fight with Gerson, resulting in an injury to his nose on the eve of an important match. This series of events could have been disheartening for any player, but for Varela, it was the turning point.
Despite the obstacles, Varela did not give up. With the arrival of Tite, the full-back found stability and confidence. His adaptation to the coach's style of play and the opportunity to play like he did in Europe rekindled his passion for football. Now, settled and happy in Rio de Janeiro, Varela celebrates not only his professional achievements, but also personal ones, such as the birth of his daughter, Milena.
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Mengão made signings to raise the level of the squad that was already considered by many to be one of the best in Brazil and an analyst says that it surpassed the black and white team.
03 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Flamengo's last transfer window made history . After criticism from fans for previous timid moves, the board responded with significant reinforcements for the squad led by Filipe Luís . The club's performance in the transfer market was so remarkable that it earned praise from André Rizek, who compared the club's move to other iconic transfers in Brazilian football.
Rizek on Flamengo's 2025 market: "It surpasses Botafogo's last year"
In a video published by ge, the journalist highlighted that Mais Querido made the most impactful move among the Serie A clubs . In Rizek's assessment, Flamengo brought in five players from the national team, although he considers Carrascal and Emerson Royal to be slightly below the others.
Rizek was adamant that Flamengo 's 2025 transfer window surpasses that of 2019, when the board signed Rafinha, Gerson, and Filipe Luís to bolster Jorge Jesus' squad. Even Botafogo's high-profile 2024 signings, including Vitinho, Alex Telles, Almada, and Igor Jesus, are behind , he said.
"I think it's the most impressive in the history of the points system. It surpasses 2019, when they brought in Rafinha, Gerson, and Filipe Luís mid-season. And it surpasses Botafogo's last year. This window improves what was already very good: Flamengo . Combining the package that arrived and what they already had, Flamengo is very strong, and I can't see anything similar to what Flamengo has done this year," analyzed the commentator.
The journalist also teased the competition: "The other clubs have two paths: they can simply look at Flamengo's investment power and say, ' Patience, those guys have a lot of money ,' or they can rush to get there. Which path will your club choose?"
The window closed last Tuesday (2) and, for Flamengo, the result was historic. In addition to the quality of the names, the board showed efficiency in bringing in important players at reduced costs or even without direct investment.
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It's worth remembering that the club had already signed Jorginho during the special window for the Club World Cup , making the cycle even more memorable. In total, Flamengo invested R$277 million, the largest amount in the club's history in a single window.
Mengão is still in the Copa Libertadores and the commentator sees a good chance of reaching the decisive match, but avoids projections.
03 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Felipe Melo believes the second half of the Brazilian Championship still holds many surprises . Even with Flamengo leading and relying solely on itself to win the title, the former player emphasized that the race remains fierce: " I don't have a crystal ball. As for who will be champion ... I think it will be between these clubs."
Felipe Melo on projecting Flamengo or Palmeiras as Brazilian champions: "I don't really like that"
For him, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro are firmly in contention, while Botafogo could also surprise. According to Melo, the champion will likely be determined only in the final round: " They're the league leaders, fighting for the top of the table , they're the best teams and they play the best football."
Felipe Melo avoided naming a big favorite, preferring to leave the possibilities open: “ It’s difficult, I don’t think it will escape these three clubs , but to say that Flamengo will be champion, that Palmeiras will be champion… I don’t really like that.”
Still, he reinforced that Botafogo can enter the competition and keep the excitement going until the end of the competition: " Flamengo , Palmeiras and Cruzeiro will fight until the end. Suddenly, Botafogo could arrive, they have a good team ."
In addition to the Brasileirão, Felipe Melo also commented on the Copa Libertadores. The former player believes Flamengo has every chance of reaching the final , while on the other side of the bracket, the odds are more even.
"On Flamengo's side, Flamengo has every chance of reaching the final . On the other hand, Palmeiras and São Paulo could face off in a semifinal... it's Palmeiras, São Paulo, and River Plate. I think Palmeiras could even beat River. I'll speak from the heart: I'm a Palmeiras fan."
Amarelinha takes to the field at Maracanã this Thursday (4) and will have a game ahead to consolidate Ancelotti's work against La Roja
03 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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The 17th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers holds strong emotions, especially for Flamengo fans . This Thursday (4), Brazil and Chile face each other at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). One of the names that could gain prominence is striker Samuel Lino , called up to represent the Brazilian National Team.
The match will be broadcast on Globo, on free-to-air television , with commentary by Luis Roberto and Caio Ribeiro and Roger Flores. On SporTV, on a cable channel, the commentary will be by Luiz Carlos Júnior, with commentary by Lédio Carmona and Paulo Nunes.
Brazil: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Estevão, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli and João Pedro.
Chile: Vigouroux; Hormazabal, Paulo Díaz, Maripán and Suazo; Echeverría, Ignacio Saavedra and Cabral; Osorio, Aravena and Brereton.
A Flamengo recruit, right-back Wesley is competing for a spot with Monaco's Vanderson (FRA). In Carlo Ancelotti's first two matches under management, against Ecuador and Paraguay, Vanderson was the starter. However, after his recent transfer to Roma (ITA), Wesley has started to gain ground and could change the national team's trajectory .
The Brazilian national team, managed by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, has already secured an early spot for the 2026 World Cup . As a result, the last two rounds of the qualifiers will serve as testing grounds for new names in the squad.
Meanwhile, Chile arrives with no chance of qualifying and under the leadership of Nicolás Córdova , who left out some of the key players from the winning generation of the last decade. Thus, the duel at Maracanã will be marked by different, yet equally significant, circumstances for both teams.
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