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Pedro scored in three of the six biggest goals in Rubro-Negro's history
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Last Sunday (02), the Flamengo scored a 6-1 rout of Vasco, which went down in history as one of the biggest scores ever achieved by Rubro-Negro. Furthermore, the result was also the biggest for Mais Querido over Cruzmaltino in a Classic of Millions. Flamengo 8 x 0 Kaburé (TO) – Copa do Brasil p>
In 1995, under the command of Vanderlei Luxemburgo, Flamengo recorded its biggest defeat in history against Kaburé, from Tocantins. The match, which took place in Gávea, was valid for the round of 16 round of the Copa do Brasil and featured a hat-trick from Sávio, known as “Diabo Loiro”.
Flamengo's biggest international defeat came in the group stage of the 1993 Libertadores, over Minervén, from Venezuela. Led by Evaristo Macedo, Rubro-Negro won comfortably at Maracanã, gaining a place in the knockout stages of the competition. Defender Wilson Gottardo was the top scorer in the duel with two goals.
Flamengo 8 x 2 Maringá – Copa do BrasilOnce again in the Copa do Brasil , Flamengo scored another rout, which became the second biggest in the club's history. This time, against Maringá in the third phase of the competition.
After losing 2-0 in the first game, Rubro-Negro did not forgive at Maracanã and scored eight goals against the Paraná team, with entitled to four goals from Pedro.
Flamengo 7 x 1 Blooming (BOL) – LibertadoresIn 1983, the so-called “Zico Generation” applied one of the biggest goals in the history of Rubro-Negro. In a match valid for the 2nd round of the Libertadores group stage, Mais Querido beat Blooming, from Bolivia, 7-1 at Maracanã.
On that occasion, Zico scored a hat-trick for Flamengo, which at the time was led by Carlos Alberto Torres.
Flamengo 7 x 1 Tolima (COL) – LibertadoresAnother rout and another show from Pedro . With four goals again from the striker, Flamengo beat Tolima, from Colombia, 7-1, at Maracanã, in the 2022 Libertadores.
Rubro-Negro's rout was recorded in the match valid for the game of return to the round of 16 of the competition, in which Mais Querido ended up becoming champions that year under the command of Dorival Júnior.
Vasco 1 x 6 Flamengo – Brasileirão p>Rubro-Negro's most recent victory was the 6-1 against Vasco last Sunday (02), in the Brasileirão. The result, in fact, has already gone down in history as the greatest ever achieved by Rubro-Negro against its rival in the Classic of Millions.
In a match valid for the 7th round of the Brasileirão, Mais Querido, which reached behind on the scoreboard after Vegetti's goal, he turned around and increased the lead with goals from Cebolinha, Pedro, David Luiz, Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol.
Highlight for Pedro p>Of six of the biggest goals in Flamengo's history, Pedro scored in three of them. Rubro-Negro's number 9 was responsible for four goals against Tolima and against Maringá. Furthermore, the striker also found the net against Vasco, last Sunday (02).
The council finds its hands tied in negotiations
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Pedro's injury was a hard blow for the team, not only because of the impact on performance on the field, but also because of what it means behind the scenes. With a deep and talented cast, Flamengo tends to maintain its competitive level even with absences, thanks to a full bench. However, Pedro's departure raises the question of how the club will fill this gap.
Rumors about possible international reinforcements began to circulate quickly, with names like Memphis Depay, Martial and Mariano Díaz gaining prominence in the press. However, Flamengo's board is taking a cautious approach. According to information from UOL, two main factors are guiding the club's strategy: the performance of the players already available and the budget situation.
Firstly, Flamengo is evaluating the ability of its current players to cover Pedro's absence. Among the possible replacements, Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Carlinhos are mentioned as viable options. These players have a history of good performance and familiarity with the style of play Flamengo, which could facilitate adaptation and minimize the impact of Pedro's injury.
In addition, the club's financial situation is a crucial point in the decision. With more than R$329 million invested in recent signings, Flamengo has already committed a significant part of its budget. This amount is just a little below the R$360.9 million spent in 2019, when President Rodolfo Landim made large investments. The high financial burden of previous signings implies a more restrictive management of available resources.
Flamengo's board also faces difficulties in relation to the sale of players, which further impacts the budget. Negotiations for transfers of Wesley and Fabrício Bruno did not progress as expected, resulting in a lower than desired performance in player sales. This limits the club's ability to invest in new reinforcements, especially in a competitive market.
The clubs have their new direction in history
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On Monday (2), a new commission was formed with the aim of discussing the implementation of Financial Fair Play in Brazil. The group is made up of clubs such as Flamengo and Palmeiras, who are looking for ways to adapt the rule to the particularities of national football. Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, was one of the strongest voices in the discussion. In a blunt statement, she called for more responsibility from club boards in financial management. Pereira highlighted that Financial Fair Play should not be seen just as a rule to be complied with, but as an essential tool to guarantee the sustainability of teams.
Financial Fair Play, created by UEFA, aims to control club spending and ensure that they do not spend more than they earn, promoting more balanced financial management. The idea is to prevent clubs from taking on excessive debt and guarantee a fairer level of competition between teams. The formation of the commission with Flamengo, Palmeiras and other clubs signals a significant step in the attempt to implement these rules more effectively in Brazil. The proposal is to discuss and adjust the rule so that it better fits the reality of Brazilian clubs, which face unique financial challenges.
FLAMENGO HAS "EYES OPEN"The main objective of commission is to establish guidelines that help control club spending without harming growth and investment in football. The intention is to create a balance between the need for investment to improve the teams and the obligation to maintain the financial health of the clubs.
Leila Pereira, in her statement, made an appeal for club boards to be more responsible and transparent in their management. She highlighted that compliance with financial rules must be a priority for all clubs and that it is essential that everyone is committed to more responsible management.
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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