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06 Ago 2025 | 14:13
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Vinícius Júnior, created from the base of Flamengo, became a major protagonist in the fight against racism, especially in Spanish football, due to the attacks he suffered in matches for Real Madrid (ESP). In this way, Brazilian team organized a friendly against Spain this Tuesday (26) to combat crime that occurs in society. Thus, Gui Deodato, an athlete from Flabasquete, commented on the matter after another victory for Rubro Negro in the NBB and highlighted that the attacker needs help.
"Vinicius Júnior is a great example. The truth is that we shouldn't use it as an isolated symbol. It is part of a whole. As phenomenal as it is, it is truly a great weight that it carries. We go through this every day. We must help ease this burden of it," said Gui Deodato, in an interview after Flamengo's NBB match.
"I'm very happy for the representation, for the great player he is and for everything he does not only as an athlete, but also on a social level. However, I think it's past time that we not just expose it as a showcase, applauding and commercializing this kind of thing. We know that it's yet another way in which racism produces", he commented.
"I I'm very sad. It's these little things in our daily lives. We always have to be “armored” in some way, because if we expose this all the time, even if we have to expose it, we won't be able to live. Unfortunately, it is just a reflection of our society. He suffers more because he's at the top, but we here also suffer every day, and it's a completely regrettable situation", concluded the Flamengo.
VINI JR. HAS LITTLE SUPPORT IN SPAIN
Even with complaints of racism to the Spanish authorities, the situation seems uncontrollable. This is because Vinícius Júnior has little support in the country and from players who play in La Liga. Thus, the former Flamengo player embraced the cause and has been one of the great protagonists in the fight against racism. Thus, he received support from the CBF and Real Madrid.
The center tore his ligament during the AmeriCup, and the Mais Querido board hired Eric Buckner and Guilherme Hubner as replacements for the tournament in Singapore.
30 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flabasquete confirmed that center Ruan Miranda ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a match with the Brazilian National Team in the AmeriCup , held in Nicaragua. The player is being monitored by the medical department of the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB).
The club issued a statement expressing regret for the incident and wishing the athlete a speedy recovery. Ruan joins Franco Baralle, who suffered an accident earlier this month, and Taya Gallizzi, recovering from an injury suffered in the last NBB tournament , among the confirmed absences for the international competition.
To fill the gaps, the club's management has signed two key reinforcements: American center Eric Buckner and Brazilian Guilherme Hubner. Both are arriving exclusively for the tournament in Singapore.
Buckner, 33, has extensive experience in European and Asian basketball, having played for clubs in Turkey, France, Greece, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, and Lithuania, including Monaco, Türk Telekom, Zenit, and Zalgiris Kaunas . Among his titles is the 2022 VTB United League. He will wear the number 5 jersey.
Hubner, who stands at 7 feet tall, has a long history in the NBB , where he recently surpassed the 500-game mark. The center was MVP of the 2017/18 NBB Finals for Paulistano and has played for Minas, Limeira, Liga Sorocabana, and Unifacisa, his last team . He will wear number 77 at the World Cup.
Coach Sergio Hernández emphasized the importance of the signings given the losses suffered: "Erick Buckner and Guilherme Hubner are coming to help us in Singapore. They are two very experienced pivots, accustomed to all types of competition, all types of situations. They will be very important ," he said before concluding.
"We had the setback of Baralle and Ruan's injuries at the beginning of the season, but I thank the Flamengo board who gave all the support to the athletes and promptly sought replacements for the World Cup, which is already very close. We needed to act quickly and we did. Now the preparation begins with the full squad for the 18th (Flamengo's debut in the competition), with twelve adults. Let's move forward," he concluded.
Flamengo remains active to strengthen the Pride of the Nation squad in its quest to win the World Cup and return to prominence in the NBB
26 Ago 2025 | 17:46 |
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Flamengo confirmed this Tuesday (26) the signing of 35-year-old American point guard Dee Bost for the start of the 2025/26 season . The experienced player arrives to fill the vacancy of Franco Baralle, who is recovering from a serious injury after suffering an accident on the 19th.
At 1.88m and 84kg, Bost has extensive experience in European basketball and with the Bulgarian national team, a country he has represented since 2016. He has played for traditional clubs such as Galatasaray, Monaco, Zalgiris Kaunas and Khimki, winning major titles such as the 2021 EuroCup and the 2023 Coupe de France. His contract with the Rubro-Negro is for four months, with the possibility of renewal.
Baralle, who had just arrived at FlaBasquete, was hit by a car upon arriving at Gávea and required ankle surgery . The Argentine point guard is expected to return between December and January, opening up space for the arrival of Dee Bost.
A Mississippi State graduate, Dee Bost trained with the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers, but cemented his career on the international stage. He was named MVP of the 2016 Polish League finals and won the Leaders Cup in France . A naturalized Bulgarian, he became a key player on the national team.
At Flamengo , he will wear the number 3 shirt and already has important commitments : the European pre-season and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, scheduled between September 18th and 21st — the club's main challenge at the start of the journey.
Dee Bost, FlaBasquete's new signing: "I'm very excited to arrive in Brazil"
Excited about the new chapter of his career, Dee Bost sent a special message to the nation: "I'm very excited to arrive in Brazil. I've heard so many good things about Flamengo and the country , and I can't wait to play in front of these incredible fans. It's going to be a special experience."
The FlaBasquete squad will travel to Burgos, Spain, on September 7th, where they will begin preparing for the season with training sessions and friendlies against local teams, the same logistics used in the club's last official season.
The Brazilian basketball team defeats the United States in the final in Toronto, securing its second U-23 tournament title and featuring Daniel Onwenu as the star player.
18 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |
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Last Sunday (17) was marked by red-black victories on and off the field. While Flamengo beat Internacional in the Brasileirão , Brazilian basketball also shone. The U-23 team defeated the United States 77-73 in Toronto, and secured their second Global Jam championship.
Among the highlights of the final was Daniel Onwenu, FlaBasquete's new signing for next season . The 22-year-old shooting guard was a key defensive player, leading Brazil in rebounds with eight. His consistent performance in the paint was crucial in containing the Americans and securing Brazil's advantage.
Onwenu's good performance was added to the great performances of Landeira and Pedro Pastre , a duo that led the team in decisive moments and helped confirm the title against the USA.
The Brazilian team's run in the tournament was full of impressive victories. In its debut, it defeated Canada 85-78 . It then beat Japan 78-52. Before the final, it lost to the United States 76-74, but rebounded in the decisive game, winning 77-73.
This was Brazil's second victory in the tournament, having previously lifted the trophy in 2022. In that edition, another Flamengo -linked athlete took center stage: Yago "Monstrinho," a point guard discovered by FlaBasquete . He was a key player in winning the first title, just as Daniel Onwenu is now taking center stage in his second title.
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