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30 Mai 2024 | 06:50 |
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Highlight of the final stretch of the NBB, Didi Louzada is going through a great phase at Flamengo. The shooting guard was the player from the Rio club who was on the court the most in the three-game series against Bauru in the semi-finals of the competition. In total there were 89 minutes, with 31 points scored. Now, Didi is preparing for the best-of-five series of the championship final, against Franca, which starts next Saturday, June 1st, at 11:10 am. In an interview with the Ubuntu Esporte Clube podcast, the athlete comments on the winning season for Flamengo and dreams of the Paris Olympics.
"I've been a red-black since I was little and playing for Flamengo was a dream. We won the World Cup Super 8, but I want the Brazilian title", he said. In the midst of the final stretch of the NBB, Marcos Henrique, better known as Didi, is looking forward to competing in the Pre-Olympic with Brazil, between July 2nd and 7th, in Riga, Latvia. It is the country's last chance to guarantee a place in the Paris 2024 Games. The player was called up by coach Aleksandar Petrovic, who also called him up for the national team for the first time, in 2018.
"We have a great chance of qualifying Our group is very strong and has qualified players. We have Raulzinho, Gui Santos, Yago, Bruno Caboclo… The team will have difficulties in the second phase against Latvia and Georgia. but we are going to look for this vacancy", he added.
Before facing Latvia and Georgia, the team faces Montenegro and Cameroon in the first phase. Brazil needs to be champion, as only the winner of the Pre-Olympics gets a place in the Olympics through the tournament.
Didi, 24 years old, doesn't hide her desire to return to the NBA. The athlete was selected 35th in the 2019 Draft. Despite being recruited by the Atlanta Hawks, he was involved in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. After a period with the Sydney Kings, in Australia, he returned to the NBA in 2021. There were only five games for the Louisiana franchise, but with remarkable moments. In addition to interacting with great players like Josh Hart and Zion Williamson, Didi had the opportunity to face superstars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
A product of Mais Querido who is on the rise in Europe, he scored the decisive goal in the last play of the match for Fulham and continues to shine in the English Championship
17 Ago 2025 | 13:33 |
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In the last (16), striker Rodrigo Muniz played a fundamental role for Fulham in the Premier League. The player, a Flamengo product, scored the equalizer for the English team against Brighton , in a move that took place in the final minutes of the match.
The goal came after a corner kick was deflected by the opposing defender. The ball ended up hitting Muniz's thigh before going into the goal , securing a 1-1 result for the London team.
Rodrigo Muniz is establishing himself as one of Fulham 's key players. The striker had already performed well the previous season, attracting the attention of several European teams , including Atalanta.
Right at the start of the 2025/26 season, the player confirmed his goal-scoring instinct. In the team's first Premier League match, Muniz scored the goal that secured Fulham's first point in the English league , reinforcing his prominence.
Before emerging in European football, Rodrigo Muniz began his career at Flamengo , standing out as the top scorer in the youth ranks. The striker earned a place in the professional team in 2020 , competing with Pedro in the Flamengo attack.
Colorado faces Mengão with important absences and can rest starters aiming for the Libertadores sequence against the Rio de Janeiro team itself
17 Ago 2025 | 13:25 |
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This Sunday (17), Internacional and Flamengo face each other at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Roger Machado will have to deal with important absences and adjust the team for the clash against Mais Querido.
Internacional will be without six players for the match against Flamengo : Tabata (suspended), Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery).
These absences force Roger Machado to make changes to the starting lineup, especially in the defensive sector and in the midfield , to maintain the competitiveness of the Gaucho team in the Brasileirão.
Internacional is expected to field: Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia. The team may also make some changes for its Copa Libertadores campaign.
Internacional is in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses. Flamengo leads the competition with 40 points , seeking to maintain its advantage over its direct competitors in the title race.
Colorado is expected to make important changes to the team that faces Mais Querido, in a direct clash for the Brasileirão, this Sunday.
17 Ago 2025 | 12:26 |
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Internacional and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The duel will be held at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, and should mark changes in the Gaucho team , which will have to deal with absences and the possibility of saving players with a view to the rest of the season.
Internacional's likely lineup includes Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia . This is the foundation outlined by coach Roger Machado, who has been adjusting the team to balance the competitions it competes in.
Colorado will have six definite absences for the match against Flamengo . Tabata is serving a suspension, while Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery) remain under medical treatment.
Furthermore, with the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 second leg in mind, some starters could be rested. If Mathias is rested, Enner Valencia could regain his place after two games without playing. Vitinho and Borré are also considered options to form the Colorado attack.
In the Brasileirão standings, Flamengo leads the way with 40 points from 18 rounds, with 12 wins , four draws, and only two losses. Internacional sits in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses, trying to get closer to qualifying for continental competitions.
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