EITA! FORMER TARGET RUBRO NEGRO SENDS A MESSAGE: "WAITING FOR BRAZ"

Flamengo announced that it will start a new financial cycle in style. During halftime of the match against Grêmio, this Sunday (31), for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, singer Alexandre Pires will perform on the Maracanã pitch in a special show. The celebration marks the beginning of the partnership between the Rio de Janeiro club and the betting company Betano , which signed a contract valid until the end of 2028.

According to the information released, Flamengo will receive R$268.5 million per year from the new sponsor. Considering bonuses and variables, the total value of the agreement could exceed R$895 million.

The deal represents a significant leap forward compared to the previous contract with Pixbet, which generated R$125 million annually from brand exposure on the club's main uniform . The board chose to break the previous contract to cement one of the most valuable deals in Brazilian football.

MARK ON THE HOLY MANTLE

During the sponsor transition, the uniform featured the branding of " Flamengo TV ," the club's official YouTube channel. Now, Betano is featured in the most prominent space on the shirt, reinforcing the club's brand image.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X GRÊMIO

Flamengo and Grêmio face off this Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro seeks to maintain its isolated lead in the competition and extend its good phase. The match will be broadcast by Globo (open TV) for almost all of Brazil and by Premiere (pay-per-view).

Coach Filipe Luís received a special guest at Ninho do Urubu this Friday (29). Former midfielder Obi Mikel, his former Chelsea (ING) teammate , took a tour of Flamengo's facilities and praised the warm welcome at the red-black CT.

Obi Mikel hopes to see Flamengo play at Maracanã: "It would be incredible to be in the stadium and experience that atmosphere"

"I came to see my friend Filipe Luís again; I played with him at Chelsea. He invited me, and I'm very grateful . Everyone here has been very kind, and so has the team. Since I arrived, everyone has been incredible," Mikel said in an interview with Flamengo TV.

MIKEL DREAMS OF EXPERIENCE AT MARACANÃ

During the visit, the Nigerian revealed his desire to attend a Flamengo game at Maracanã: "I've never been to a stadium in Brazil before, but I'd love to go because the fans here bring so much emotion. At the World Cup, Flamengo fans were very loud . For me, it would be incredible to be in the stadium and experience that atmosphere. I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be a great game, and I hope Flamengo wins," the former midfielder stated.

MEMORY: FLAMENGO X CHELSEA IN THE WORLD CUP

Mikel's mention of the Club World Cup recalls the historic clash between Flamengo and Chelsea, still in the first phase of the competition. On that occasion, the English team took the lead through Pedro Neto, but the Red-Blacks fought back and came back with goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan , sealing the victory 3-1 in the United States.

FLAMENGO HAS SPECIAL MISSING PLAYERS TO FACE GRÊMIO

For this Sunday's match, Filipe Luís will have most of his squad available. The only confirmed absences are Alex Sandro , recovering from a left calf injury, and Erick Pulgar, who underwent surgery on his right foot.

FLAMENGO X GRÊMIO: DATE, TIME AND BROADCAST

Now in Rio de Janeiro, Mikel can fulfill this wish this Sunday (31), when Rubro-Negro faces Grêmio, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The Brasileirão match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

Midfielder Lucas Paquetá is going through a period of uncertainty with West Ham. Cleared of gambling charges, the former Flamengo player has once again attracted attention in the European market. According to the English newspaper The Athletic, the player is reportedly reluctant to take the field until his future is determined.

According to the publication, people close to the athlete claim that he does not intend to play in the match against Nottingham Forest, scheduled for this Sunday (31), valid for the third round of the Premier League. The London team is still looking for its first victory in the competition.

In recent days, Aston Villa has expressed interest in signing Paquetá, but negotiations have been hampered by UEFA restrictions and West Ham's high asking price. With the transfer window approaching , negotiations are starting to look unlikely. Besides Villa, Tottenham and Everton are also closely monitoring the Brazilian midfielder's situation, as he remains highly valued in the English market.

THE NEST CHILD IS A KEY PART

Discovered by Flamengo , Paquetá has established himself as a regular starter for the London team and is considered one of the main names in the squad, despite the team's inconsistent performance, which should be fighting against the bottom of the table.

OFFER TO RUBRO-NEGRO WAS MADE

At the start of the current season, Paquetá was offered to Flamengo through his representatives. At the time, West Ham was asking for around £30 million, but negotiations stalled due to the ongoing legal process. Today, the situation is different, as the player has established himself as one of the key players in the English squad.