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DINIZ GETS ANNOYED WITH CRITICISM FROM FANS AFTER FLUMINENSE'S ELIMINATION BY FLAMENGO: "FALSE TRICOLORS"

The Flu coach lost his patience during the press conference after the semi-final of the Campeonato Carioca, this Saturday (16)

17 Mar 2024 | 08:45 |

Fernando Diniz held a press conference after Fluminense's 0-0 draw against Flamengo this Saturday (16), at Maracanã, for Carioca, and was angered by criticism from fans and the press. The coach praised the team's performance and confronted differing opinions. In response that began with Marquinhos' positioning, the tricolor coach challenged and commented on other changes already made to the team.

"Marquinhos came in to be more aggressive. We tried everything we could to make the team aggressive and supportive. Flu was supportive, hungry and courageous. These three great players returned today and were missed last week. It wasn't that simplistic and almost idiotic thing that Ganso and Renato Augusto couldn't play together. That irritates", said the coach, regarding the your athletes on the field.

"In fact, today, for those who like it and keep distorting the fan's opinion, there were a lot of problems in the last game, and they go for the easiest one. Today no one has the courage to say that they stuck the tip on the side, the steering wheel on defender, another midfielder in defense, another attacker on the side, another attacker in Renato Augusto", said Diniz.

"They wait for the carrion to go wrong before talking. Nobody has the personality to say that this is wrong and sustain. The same way they said all year long that Felipe Melo and Marcelo couldn't play last year. They keep creating this kind of thing. All fake tricolor with a little blog, thinking it's being very successful", continued the coach.

"There has to be more respect. Who was in favor of Marquinhos on the sidelines today? This is a cancer of football, a result commentator, a construction engineer. A bad life, without firmness, courage... Here you come to speak in the name of fans. It's a good thing there's fans, a lot of people recognize what they do on the field and don't go through the sieve, this blog and press membrane", he further stated.

"A lot of people see and watch. So you try, you keep trying to create a crisis. A lot of people do that, they want it to sink in, to get likes. Get something more consistent, more ethical and moral. Then they want to come here and keep approaching, ask cute questions. Now we have to talk. It's our lives. A whole week watching and working to find a solution that you find most easily, getting Ganso and Renato Augusto. If you can, take them more seriously. This is the team we have and I'm proud of today", he concluded on the subject.

While Fluminense goes on vacation, Flamengo will take it three days offbefore leaving to prepare for the final. The last two games of the tournament will be on March 31st and April 7th. Mengão's rival will be decided this Sunday (17th), in a match between Vasco and Nova Iguaçu starting at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

DINIZ GETS ANNOYED WITH CRITICISM FROM FANS AFTER FLUMINENSE'S ELIMINATION BY FLAMENGO: "FALSE TRICOLORS"