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IN A TURN, SESC FLAMENGO BEATS FLUMINENSE IN THE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL SUPERLEAGUE

With Roni, Helena and Juju inspired, Rubro-Negro scores 3 sets to 1, away from home, and moves up to third place in the championship

02 Dez 2023 | 08:13 |

The strength of the group was Sesc RJ Flamengo's trump card to achieve another important result in the Women's Superliga. In the classic against Fluminense this Friday (01.12), coach Bernardinho's team showed patience and unity among the squad to overcome adversity and emerge victorious by 3 sets to 1, with splits of 27/29, 25/15, 25/22 and 25/20, at Hebraica, for the fifth round. With the result, the red-black team reached 12 points and rose to third place.

Even after losing the first set, the Rubro-Negro did not give up any ball and was resilient to take the lead. match control. Furthermore, the commander's accurate changes, which promoted the entrances of Helena and Juju in the third set, changed the face of the game. The turnaround in the partial, after the team was losing 18 to 14, gave confidence. And the American winger Roni, top scorer of the match with 26 hits and winner of the Viva Vôlei Trophy for best on the court, made the difference.

"The key to victory was being patient. The girls who came from the bench They entered with very good energy. Helena and Juju cheered and cheered up the rest of the team. We knew that Fluminense were a great opponent, but we trusted in our group the entire time", highlighted Roni.

To young Helena, just 18 years old, the opportunity to enter a match with the relevance of a Fla x Flu and contribute to the victory is a reason for great celebration.

"Joining and helping the team is always great. I thank Bernardo for trusting in me and I want to take advantage of every opportunity I have to add to this group", said Helena.

A The red-black team returns to the court this Monday (04.12), at 9pm, against Maringá, at Tijuca Tênis Clube, in a postponed match from the first round.

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

IN A TURN, SESC FLAMENGO BEATS FLUMINENSE IN THE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL SUPERLEAGUE

With Roni, Helena and Juju inspired, Rubro-Negro scores 3 sets to 1, away from home, and moves up to third place in the championship

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