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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The moment has become delicate
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0Rodrigo Tostes, countered the official note released by Flamengo about the partnership between the clubs. In a direct and blunt statement, Tostes classified the red-black statement as "fake news" and questioned the transparency of the mentioned project. In Flamengo's note, the Rio club had detailed its intention to establish a collaboration with Leixões, a smaller Portuguese club, with a focus on sharing strategies and strengthening international relations.
The proposal was that Flamengo would offer support and exchange of knowledge for the development of both clubs. However, Tostes claimed that the content of the note did not reflect reality and that there was no concrete information about the project. According to Tostes, Flamengo did not present clear details about what was actually being proposed. “The project will become clear when they present something, right? We don't know anything. Unfortunately, we are in a world of narratives”, stated the Leixões representative. For him, Flamengo a>did not offer sufficient evidence to justify the partnership and left out important aspects of the agreement.
The disagreement between the parties comes at a time when the relationship between international and Brazilian clubs has been increasingly common. Partnerships such as the proposal between Flamengo < /a>and Leixões are seen as a way to expand the presence and impact of clubs outside their countries of origin. However, for these agreements to be effective and beneficial, transparency and fulfillment of promises are essential.
Tostes' response reflects a growing concern about the veracity of information released by clubs and sporting entities. In a scenario where narratives often gain more prominence than facts, the need to clarify the truth becomes even more pressing. The case between Flamengo and Leixões is a clear example of the tensions that can arise when expectations are not aligned and communications are not transparent.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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0The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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