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Flamengo director talks about debtor clubs: "they have to suffer consequences"

The technical director of Mais Querido spoke about the debts that the club still has to receive from teams in Brazil and Europe, highlighting that he will take the issue to FIFA

Flamengo's José Boto spoke about the debts the club still has to receive from teams in Brazil and Europe (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo's José Boto spoke about the debts the club still has to receive from teams in Brazil and Europe (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

07 Abr 2025 | 14:08 |

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Flamengo continues to make it clear that it will collect from the clubs in debt. Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Mais Querido, has already contacted FIFA regarding the debts, and now hopes that the situation will be resolved. Thus, José Boto, technical director of Rubro-Negro, took the opportunity to send a message to the clubs that have outstanding debts with Mengão.

This was an order from the president to Brazilian clubs


" If you don't pay, you have to suffer the consequences, like in Europe. In Europe today, if a club doesn't pay you, you file a complaint with UEFA, and they impose a transfer ban. Until they resolve the issue, they can't buy players. It makes perfect sense, it's the most normal thing. Today, nobody discusses this in Europe. (Only sell in cash or with bank guarantees) This was an order from the president to the Brazilian clubs ," he said, before concluding:


" Here we can't complain to FIFA directly, there is an intermediary body within the federation to whom we have to present the complaint, but it takes a long time. There is no problem with foreign clubs, we go to FIFA and they grant the transfer ban. As this doesn't happen in Brazil, we had to impose measures so as not to be left high and dry. Either they pay upfront or present guarantees. It's a large amount, it could be enough to buy a player ", concluded Boto, in an interview with 'MengoCast'.


CLUBS THAT STILL OWE FLAMENGO

André Luiz – Estrela Amadora (sold to Rio Ave) – 1.2 million euros in debt


Thiago Maia – Internacional – 4 million euros debt

Werton – Leixões – 1 million euro debt

Gabriel Noga – Leixões – 100 thousand euros of debt

Igor Jesus – Estrela Amadora (sold to Los Angeles) – 3.6 million euros debt

Bap revealed that Flamengo has around 10 million euros (R$61 million) to receive from other teams. One of the main debtors, in fact, is Internacional. The team from Rio Grande do Sul agreed to buy Thiago Maia from Mais Querido for 4 million euros (R$24.1 million), but has not yet received any installment. There are also Portuguese football teams that have debts with Rubro-Negro.

ABOUT THAT...

While the finance department continues to resolve financial issues , the Mais Querido squad focuses on the Libertadores clash. Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (9), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, against Central Córdoba (ARG).


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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes

Mengão idol, Uruguayan is having a goalscoring season and will be an important player in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals against Argentina

Arrascaeta, Flamengo's number 10, is having a goalscoring season and will be the main highlight against Estudiantes at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Arrascaeta, Flamengo's number 10, is having a goalscoring season and will be the main highlight against Estudiantes at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 18:00 |

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Increasingly established as a Flamengo idol, Giorgian De Arrascaeta is enjoying one of the finest moments of his career. Since donning the iconic No. 10 jersey in December 2024 , the Uruguayan has taken center stage in the Flamengo midfield.


With 18 goals and 13 assists this season, he has already equaled his highest-scoring year since arriving in Rio de Janeiro and could achieve the best performance of his professional career. The midfielder will be one of coach Filipe Luís's main weapons in this Thursday's duel (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.


RUBRO-NEGRO TEAM HAS IMPORTANT RETURNS


In addition to Arrascaeta's key role, Flamengo will have reinforcements in its squad. Léo Ortiz, Varela, and Bruno Henrique are available to face Estudiantes . Meanwhile, Alex Sandro and Jorginho remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.

STUDENTS HAVE DROPOUTS


Eduardo Domínguez's team will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both injured. Even so, 27 players were selected for the match in Rio de Janeiro, and the final training session took place at Fluminense's training center in Rio's West Zone . The Argentine team reached the quarterfinals after defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.

FLAMENGO X ESTUDIANTES LINEUPS

FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.


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Flamengo's rival, Estudiantes, has one of the cheapest teams in the Libertadores knockout stages.

The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.

Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; the red-and-black team has a millionaire squad - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; the red-and-black team has a millionaire squad - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.


According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.


LIST OF MOST VALUABLE CLUBS
  • Palmeiras – €212.15 million (R$1.324 billion)
  • Flamengo – €195.10 million (R$1.217 billion)
  • São Paulo – €89.85 million (R$560.5 million)
  • River Plate (ARG) – €86.9 million (R$542.1 million)
  • Racing (ARG) – €82.03 million (R$512 million)
  • Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) – €50.78 million (R$316.9 million)
  • Students – €45.48 million (R$283.8 million)
  • LDU (EQU) – €16.7 million (R$104.2 million)
PATH OF FLAMENGO AND STUDENTS


Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.


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Flamengo has two players called up for the U-20 World Cup

Flamengo defenders João Victor and Iago are among the 21 players called up by Ramon Menezes to represent Brazil at the U-20 World Cup

Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile
Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile

18 Set 2025 | 16:43 |

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Flamengo U-20 will be represented at the World Cup by two players. Coach Ramon Menezes called up, this Thursday (18), defenders João Victor and Iago to defend the Brazilian National Team in the tournament. The competition will be held in Chile between September 27 and October 19.


Brazil is in Group C of the U-20 World Cup and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in the initial phase. A total of 24 teams participate in the competition, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-place teams advance to the round of 16. From this stage onward, the matches become knockout until the title is decided.


COMPLETE LIST OF 21 PLAYERS


Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo ( Corinthians ), Lucas Furtado (Vitória-POR) and Otávio (Cruzeiro).

Defenders: Gilberto (Palmeiras), Igor Serrote (Al Jazira-UAE), Leandrinho (Vasco), Léo Derik (Athletico-PR), Bruno Alves (Cruzeiro), Iago (Flamengo) and João Victor ( Flamengo ).


Midfielders: Coutinho (Palmeiras), João Cruz (Athletico-PR), Murilo (Cruzeiro), Rayan Lucas (Sporting-POR) and Rhuan Gabriel (Cruzeiro).

Forwards: Deivid Washington (Chelsea-ING), Erick Belé (Palmeiras), Gustavo Prado (Internacional), Luighi (Palmeiras), Pedrinho (Zenit-RUS) and Wesley (Al Nassr-SAU).


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