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Flamengo manager criticizes the refereeing of the match against Palmeiras: "What was going through their heads?"

Midfielder Raphael Veiga made a strong tackle on Erick Pulgar and left without red

01 Ago 2024 | 07:47 |

On the night of last Wednesday (31), the Flamengoin addition to facing a strong opponent, they also had to face refereeing. That's because, More Dear < /a>saw judge Bráulio Machado de Carvalho not expel Raphael Veiga after a strong tackle on Erick Pulgar. After the clash against Palmeiras, Bruno Spindel participated in the press conference and blasted the video referee.

"We are very disappointed with the VAR's performance that night, I even wanted to know your opinion, If there are any of you who think that Veiga's entry on Erick, above the ankle, was not for expulsion. I don't know if the VAR cameras are enough to see or not. video referee) so as not to call for expulsion in a classic move like that", said Spindel.

"A very important Palmeiras player, at the moment of entry, he already has a reaction of regret due to the consequence of his mistake with an athlete , of having made an expulsion and that would have consequences for today's game and for Wednesday's game. I honestly can't understand it. spend the whole week without understanding. Maybe the VAR hadn't worked, the referee would have had to warn the captains. It has consequences for today's and Wednesday's game", added Spindel.

ERICK PULGAR'S LANCE

The move happened in the 34th minute of the first half. Raphael Veiga came in soloing the middle of the canela by Erick Pulgar Soon after, the Palmeiras midfielder left the game with his head down, already expecting punishment, but was only warned with a yellow card.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION

Now, the Most Querido focuses on the next clash, against São Paulo. Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Saturday (3), at 9:30 pm, at Morumbis, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão.

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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.

Flamengo manager criticizes the refereeing of the match against Palmeiras: "What was going through their heads?"