
Soccer
12 Set 2024 | 09:20 |
The Flamengo is facing a delicate moment in relation to its medical department, with five important players treating injuries. The situation has generated concern within the club, which needs to find solutions for the absence of these athletes in decisive matches on the calendar. Currently, the players under the care of the medical department are: De La Cruz, Michael, Pedro, Viña and Everton Cebolinha. The nature of the injuries varies between muscle problems and more serious injuries, such as the Achilles tendon.
De La Cruz: The Uruguayan midfielder is sidelined due to a thigh injury. There is still no exact timetable for his return, but the athlete is in intensive treatment to try to return as quickly as possible. His absence has a direct impact on the creation of plays and the dynamics of the midfield, as De La Cruz is one of the team's main articulators.
Michael: The striker, who recently returned to Flamengo, also suffered a thigh injury. Like De La Cruz, Michael is undergoing treatment and his return to the field depends on his physical evolution. His speed and dribbling ability are missed, especially in moments when the team needs an element of surprise in offensive plays.
IMPORTANT LOSSES FOR TITE
Pedro: The center forward suffered a knee injury and is away from activities with the group. Pedro is a key player in Flamengo's attack, being a reference inside the area. The injury is a concern, as the knee is a sensitive area for high-performance athletes. The club is closely monitoring his recovery, but time off the field is still uncertain.
Viña: The left-back is also treating a knee injury. Like Pedro, Viña's situation requires attention due to the potential severity of this type of injury. The Flamengo has used alternatives on the side to compensate for his absence, but Viña's absence is felt, especially in the defensive system.
Everton Cebolinha: The striker suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon, which puts him out of combat for an extended period. This injury is one of the most serious among injured players, and recovery tends to take longer. Cebolinha had been gaining more space in the team, but now Flamengo will have to find other options for the offensive sector.
A study by UFMG indicates that Mengão leads the race for the Brazilian title with a 46.3% chance; Cruzeiro and Palmeiras complete the trio with the greatest chance
16 Set 2025 | 14:02 |
With the end of the 23rd round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship , a survey by the Mathematics Department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) indicates that Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Palmeiras have 96.5% of the chances of winning the national trophy.
Flamengo leads the competition with 50 points in 22 matches played and has a 46.3% chance of winning the title . The red-black team beat Juventude away from home last Sunday (14), extending its lead in the table.
In second place, Cruzeiro has 47 points in 23 games and has an 18.9% chance of being champion . Raposa ended the round by defeating Bahia, away from home, by 2 to 1. Palmeiras , in turn, beat Internacional by 4 to 1 on Saturday (13) and reached 46 points in 21 games, with a 31.3% chance of winning the title.
In addition to the trio, Mirassol registers a 2.3% probability , while Bahia (0.75%), Botafogo (0.43%) and São Paulo (0.14%) appear with minimal chances. Fluminense (0.007%), Red Bull Bragantino (0.004%), Atlético-MG (0.001%), Corinthians (0.001%) and Eará (0.001%) complete the list with residual percentages.
Flamengo will 'disconnect' from the Brasileirão to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition . The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.
Mengão faces the La Plata club this Thursday (18) in the first leg of the competition and the goalkeeper believes in a complicated game
16 Set 2025 | 13:56 |
Flamengo will have a special ingredient in the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Goalkeeper Agustín Rossi will meet Estudiantes again, the club where he played before arriving in Brazilian football .
Rossi on the duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes in the Libertadores: "The main thing is to keep ourselves mentally strong
At a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, the Argentine celebrated the team's recent progress and emphasized the importance of approaching each match with total focus . Mengão is the home team in the first leg and plays for its life away from home against the club from La Plata.
" We're coming off a big win in the South, in a place where Flamengo hadn't won in a long time . I always say the same thing: we take it one game at a time. Now, Thursday, is very important. Our home, our fans, a packed stadium, as we're used to. Then comes the derby on Sunday, but today we're only thinking about Thursday," he said.
For Rossi, the key to the match will be the red-and-black team's psychological preparation: "The main thing is to stay mentally strong, to prepare ourselves as best we can for this sequence. I know well what the Libertadores means to Estudiantes . And we know that there are no easy games in the competition, no matter where they are. On the field, we're 11 against 11, with tactical, technical, and physical determination. It will be a very competitive game, as it usually is in the Libertadores," he stated.
The goalkeeper also emphasized the importance of opening the match at home against Nação: "We have the advantage of playing the first game at Maracanã. It's crucial to have a great performance to then seek qualification there . If we get a good result here, we have a good chance of reaching the semifinals. It'll be tough, but we're ready," he concluded.
The red-and-black team begins the Intercontinental Cup in Singapore, with exclusive broadcast on YouTube and expectations of another international title.
16 Set 2025 | 13:43 |
Flamengo basketball faces another international challenge. Starting this Thursday (September 18), in Singapore, the club competes in the FIBA Intercontinental Club Cup , considered the world championship of the sport. Flamengo TV will be the sole broadcaster of the games throughout Brazil, bringing every play of the competition to the Red-Black Nation, which brings together the continental champions in pursuit of the ultimate club basketball title.
João Guilherme will be the narrator, while Duda Machado, a Flamengo basketball legend, will provide commentary. Emerson Santos, also known as Emershow, will be reporting from the court, directly from Singapore, reinforcing Flamengo TV's exclusive coverage.
FlaBasquete debuts this Thursday against NBA G League United (USA) at 6 a.m. (Brasília time). On September 19, also at 6 a.m., the team faces the Illawarra Hawks of Australia . The decisive games are scheduled for the weekend.
Flamengo has already conquered the world twice. In 2014, the team defeated Maccabi Haifa of Israel 90-77 at Maracanãzinho , featuring players like Marcelinho Machado, Marquinhos, Laprovittola, and Olivinha.
The second championship came in 2022, in Egypt, with a victory over Hereda San Pablo Burgos of Spain , in a final marked by standout performances from Yago, Olivinha, and Luke Martínez. Now, the goal is a third championship.