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OUT OF THE BLUE! FLAMENGO SEEKS RENEWAL WITH CAST STAR ZAGUEIRO

The red-and-black team's standout defender, who turned down a contract renewal offer in September, remains in the spotlight.

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Fabrício Bruno, the 27-year-old defender, has stood out on the Brazilian football scene and has become a fundamental piece in the red-black team's defense, winning the admiration of fans and specialized critics. In September, the player refused an offer to renew his contract that provided for another two years of contract with the club, a decision that generated intense debate behind the scenes. The situation, however, is far from being a soap opera, as the defender's current contract extends until the end of 2025.

Negotiations between Fabrício Bruno and the club's board of directors have been a recurring theme in the fans' discussion circles, and the player's recent refusal to accept the renewal offer added even more fuel to the fire. The ge report found that conversations between the parties are ongoing, with the search for an understanding that can satisfy both parties. The board's stance is to take their time, as the current contract offers room for future negotiations.


In a year marked by ups and downs for the red-black team, Fabrício Bruno stood out as one of the few players to really save themselves this season. His consistency and dedication on the field made him a pillar of the defense, and his performance did not go unnoticed. As the ge article highlights, the search for player appreciation is an important topic in conversations between the board and the athlete, as his performance has been fundamental for the team.


The uncertainty about the future by Fabrício Bruno generates constant speculation in the media and among fans. Some believe that the player could receive offers from other clubs, given his quality on the field, while others believe that affection and identification with the red-and-black team could weigh in on the defender's decision. The player himself, in previous statements, demonstrated his appreciation for the club and the fans, but highlighted the importance of an appreciation consistent with his performance.

As conversations continue, fans eagerly await news about the outcome of this negotiation. Fabrício Bruno's trajectory at the club and his role in the team make this one of the most anticipated and debated negotiations in the current sporting scenario. The relationship between the player and the board, as well as his impact on the field, will continue to be a prominent topic in the sports news, and ge will be attentive to bring the latest updates on how this story unfolds.



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Pedro, from Flamengo, should be at the 2025 World Cup, according to doctor

Responsible for the attacker's surgery, Luiz Antônio Vieira states that the attacker is recovering well

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Doctor Luiz Antônio Vieira, responsible for Pedro's surgery, commented that the attacker's recovery has been very positive. The surgeon was responsible for reconstructing the anterior cruciate ligament in Pedro's knees — on the right in 2018 and on the left this year. Vieira believes that the player's return will be better than his first injury, which occurred six years ago.

In an interview with the 'GE' portal, the doctor, who also operated on Bruno Henrique, detailed the surgical procedure, highlighting Pedro's physical and psychological qualities and reassured Flamengo fans about the possibility of the striker being present at the Club World Cup, in June next year.


“He was lucky not to have a meniscus injury , so joint rehabilitation is faster. We're still in September, I mean, he'll be there for about eight months, because that's around the time he turns around, between the eighth and ninth month. So I believe he has a chance. He is very dedicated, super focused on rehabilitation, does everything you tell him to, has strong legs, good muscles... I think he has a chance. He will be around the time he would more or less return”, said the doctor.

Pedro’s mind is calm in the face of the serious injury

Luiz Antônio Vieira commented on the way Pedro is coping mentally with the situation. After suffering the same injury in 2018 to one knee, the attacker now has the anterior cruciate ligament in his other knee torn. The doctor highlighted that Flamengo's Shirt 9 is very calm and sees this as a learning experience for his life.


“He has one good thing: he is quite religious. So he believes that it is part of his life learning, that he had to go through this. He accepted, in a way he resigned himself a little. He said: ‘Doctor, I’ve been through this, I’m going to have to go through it again, it was supposed to be like this, it’s part of my life, let’s face it’. He is super calm about it”, explained Vieira.

In addition, Vieira mentioned the time that Pedro will be able to spend with his twin daughters, who were born just over a month ago.

“He’s at a stage where he just had a baby, right? He has one-month-old twins, so I told him: “Everything in life has a good and a bad side. You will now be able to live with your one-month-old daughters because playing football two or three times a week would be impossible, right”? So let's put it this way, there will be this good part, in inverted commas, of his drama”, concluded the surgeon.




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Surprise! Flamengo defender is on Dorival Júnior's pre-list for the Brazilian team

Official call will be next Friday (27); 5 Mengão players among the names

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Léo Ortiz is one of the new additions to Dorival Júnior's pre-call for October's FIFA Date. As happened in September, the CBF will use the maximum period of ten days to announce the 23 players who will defend the Seleção against Chile and Peru. However, the preliminary list was already sent to the clubs last Friday. At Flamengo, in addition to Ortiz, there are Fabrício Bruno, Ayrton Lucas and Gerson.

Improvised as a midfielder, Léo Ortiz has been one of Flamengo's highlights in this second half of the year, earning the admiration of the fans. However, in the match against Peñarol, Ortiz was passed over by Tite and started on the bench.

Interestingly, it was Flamengo's current coach who gave Ortiz his first opportunities in the national team. In 2021, the defender was called up for the Copa América, in which Brazil finished as runner-up.

If Ortiz is a surprise, the other three red-and-black players are already household names. Fabrício Bruno and Gerson were in the September squad, and Ayrton Lucas was called up by Dorival Júnior in March.


FIFA regulations allow the 23 players to be defined up to ten days before the presentation, but the clubs that have pre-summoned athletes must be informed 15 days in advance. Therefore, the CBF already notified the clubs on Friday.


Dorival Júnior's official call-up will be announced on September 27th, at the CBF headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro. The players will perform on October 7th, in São Paulo, where they will train at CT Joaquim Grava, from Corinthians, until the 9th, when they will head to Santiago.

Brazil will face Chile away from home in the on October 10th and, on the 15th, they will face Peru at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília. Currently, with ten points, the Seleção occupies fifth place in the Qualifiers.




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It doesn't stop: Gerson, from Flamengo, is the player with the most minutes since surgery

Midfielder has been a technical and moral leader within the club

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One of Flamengo's main players in 2024, Gerson has been fundamental under Tite's command. Last Sunday (15), in a 1-1 draw with Vasco, the midfielder scored Rubro-Negro's goal and stood out once again. This year, Gerson leads the list of Serie A athletes with the most minutes on the field since returning from surgery at the beginning of the season.

In March 2024, Gerson underwent kidney surgery due to hydronephrosis, a problem kidney that kept him away from Flamengo for around a month and a half. Since his return, the athlete has participated in all 37 Flamengo matches, in addition to two more for the Brazilian National Team.

Top-5 Serie A Athletes with the Most Minutes (After Gerson's Return):< /b>

1. Gerson (Flamengo) – 3246 minutes

2. Marcos Felipe (Bahia) – 3108 minutes


3. Fabrício Bruno (Flamengo) – 3077 minutes


4. Weverton (Palmeiras) – 3028 minutes

5. Agustín Rossi (Flamengo) – 3020 minutes


Of Flamengo's 37 games since the medical problem, Gerson started 32. The midfielder was a substitute in the first three matches of the Brasileirão, while he regained his rhythm after surgery, and was also on the bench in the duel against Botafogo, after playing 90 minutes against Bolívar (BOL) at altitude, in the group stage of the Libertadores.

After that, Gerson started 21 consecutive matches as a starter. He returned to the bench only in the game against São Paulo, in the second round of the Brasileirão return, when Tite opted for an alternative team. Gerson entered the final part of that match.

Next Appointment

With Gerson available, Flamengo is preparing for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. Fla will face Peñarol (URU) this Thursday (19), at 7pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The return game is scheduled for September 26th, at the same time, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo.



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