Soccer
From social project to U20 World Champion
A story of overcoming
|
0
The midfielder João Alves, featured in Flamengo Tand recently champion of the U20 Club World Cup, he has a trajectory marked by modest beginnings and opportunities made the most of. Born in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Pernambuco, João had his career boosted by a social project managed by Renê, former Flamengo left-back and responsible for helping transform the lives of young athletes in the region.
João Alves began to take his first steps in football in an environment where the practice of the sport was limited. In his hometown, field football was not very prominent, and most sporting activities were concentrated on courts. It was in this context that Renê's social project became fundamental for João and other young people who, like him, dreamed of playing football on a field.
Renê, who also began his career in similar conditions and arrived Having won 15 titles with the Flamengo shirt, he saw the social project as a way of giving back to the community that supported him throughout his career. The project offers structure and support so that young talents can develop their skills in field football, something that would not be possible without this initiative in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.
FLAMENGO HAS ITS REAL ISSUES
FLAMENGO HAS ITS REAL ISSUES
In 2022, after standing out in a tournament held in Piauí, João Alves was invited to join the Flamengo squad. This invitation represented a major change in the life of the young player, who now had access to a professional structure and opportunities that seemed distant in his previous reality. The transition from a social project in Pernambuco to one of the biggest football clubs in Brazil is an example of how talent combined with appropriate opportunities can transform lives.
After winning the world title with Flamengo, João Alves made a point of recognizing the importance of social project in its formation. In an interview, he highlighted how Renê's initiative was decisive in enabling him to achieve his dream of becoming a football player. “The project opened its doors because there was no football in my city. It was more of a court and such. And going to the project helped me achieve my goal of playing on the field”, declared João.
Soccer
Rossi talks about mass layoffs at Flamengo: "we have to adapt"
The Mais Querido archer opened up about the various changes at the club at the start of the season
|
0
Augustín Rossi is part of the main cast that is still being prepared in the United States. In a press conference, the archer opened up about the change in Flamengo's management and, mainly, about the mass layoffs.
" I think there's no comparison with last year, We started the year with Tite's committee, now we are with Filipe's committee. Each committee has its own way of working, and we as players have to adapt to the coach's ideas. So I think there are no differences to speak of, each one has. your thoughts", he commented, before concluding:
"In relation to the committee and board, we have had many changes, but we are players and we have to adapt, the board passes, the years pass and we always have to know how to deal in the best way and continue working for Flamengo. That's the truth", he said.
REFORMULATION IN THE FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT
With Bap managementtaking over Flamengo at the beginning of 2025, the main change What happened in the Football Department is related to the hiring of the football technical director,José Boto. The professional will be responsible for signing players, in addition to negotiating possible contract renewals.
In addition to José Boto, José Luiz Runcoreturned to Mais Querido as general head of the Medical Department. The professional will replace Márcio Tannure, who was also fired at the start of the season.
Soccer
Garoto do Ninho could bring millions of dollars to Flamengo - check it out
The young striker is being coveted by several clubs in Portugal and could earn Mais Querido a good amount of money
|
0
With the European transfer window open until the end of this month, clubs are racing against time to find new reinforcements. Thus, the creation ofFlamengo, André Luiz, is one of the desired names. Estrela Amadora, from Portugal, the team that holds the player's rights, has already set a sale price, and Mais Querido could also make a profit.
According to information from the Portuguese newspaper 'A Bola', Braga (POR), Vitória de Guimarães (POR) and the Rio Ave (POR) have already started negotiations with Estrela Amadora to try to sign André Luiz. Thus, the team that holds the striker's rights demands 3 million euros (R$ 18.7 million).
VALUE THAT FLAMENGO CAN RECEIVE
The Mais Querido won André Luiz to Estrela Amadora for 500 thousand euros (R$ 2.87 million) for 60% of the player's economic rights. Thus, Rubro-Negro kept 32% of this amount. Thus, if the young man is sold for R$18.7 million, Flamengo would receive R$5.98 million.
PASSING THROUGH FLAMENGO
André Luiz stood out at América-RJ, but was bought by Flamengo in 2020 to play for the under-20 team. The following year, the player had his first opportunity with the main team, before returning to the base. In 2023, Mais Querido traded the young man on loan and, in 2024, sold him to Estrela Amadora.
In the current season , André Luiz played 13 games, seven as a starter. In this way, the striker scored two goals and provided two assists to his teammates. The young man has a contract with Estrela Amadora until June 2028.
Soccer
Evertton Araújo sends a message to Flamengo's alternative team: "I wish you strength"
The young midfielder is with the main squad, where they are undergoing pre-season training in the United States
|
0
Flamengodivided the squad again at the start of the season. Thus, while the main team players carry out pre-season in the United States, the other athletes begin the club's journey in Carioca. In a press conference this past Tuesday (14),Evertton Araújo sent a message to the alternative team.
"Last year (2024) I was at Carioca, and today I'm here. Very happy to be doing my first pre-season here in the USA. I wish strength to the boys there at Carioca, they lost the first game, but The beginning of the season is like this. We are giving positive energy. I hope this season is very good. Anyone who can give me things to help me grow, I will listen", declared Evertton Araújo.
PREMIERE IN CARIOCA
While the main team continues its preparation in the United States, the Garotos do Ninhoare part of the alternative squad in the Campeonato Carioca. In addition to the young players, the alternative team also has some players who were part of the main squad, including Cleiton, Carlinhos, Dyogo Alves, Lorran and Pablo.
Rubro-Negro debuted at Carioca with a defeat. Last Sunday (12), Mais Querido facedBoavistaand was defeated by a score of 2-1, in Aracajú, Sergipe. Thus,Flamengo suffered defeat at the beginning of the State Championship.
MAIN CAST b>
The main cast will officially debut only on January 19th, when they face the São Pauloin a friendly game for the FC Series. However, in Carioca, the professional team will only enter the field for the first time in 2025 on the 25th, againstVolta Redonda.
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
See previous