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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes
18 Set 2025 | 12:23
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14 Mar 2024 | 09:30 |
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The atmosphere off the pitch was tense in the semi-final of the Campeonato Carioca, especially on the red and black side. Flamengo's director of external relations, Cacau Cotta, criticized Fluminense defender Felipe Melo.
< p>During an interview with the influencer "Paparazzo Rubro-Negro", the manager called the tricolor defender a coward, claiming that he had tried to punch striker Pedro in a move during last Saturday's Fla-Flu.
– Coward, right? I know a little about this. In MMA, it is a punch known as “snake kill”, which is when the guy jumps and punches from top to bottom. There is this, anyone who knows knows what I'm talking about. He (Felipe Melo) did this against Pedro – he said, continuing:
– The referee thinks he tried to take the lead. He took the lead, started the movement with a closed hand and ends with an open hand, which is natural. This doesn't appear in fights because fighters wear gloves. Felipe Melo, as a player, needs to worry about his image. He is giving off an image of being cowardly and weak. If he trains to fight, he should retire from football.
FELIPE MELO SAYS FLUMINENSE WAS SUPERIOR TO FLAMENGO BEFORE THE EXPULSION
Last Saturday night (9), Flamengo faced Fluminense in a match valid for the Carioca semi-finals. Rubro Negro dominated the Laranjeiras team and won by the score of 2-0. However, for Felipe Melo, Flu was superior to Mais Querido.
"In the first half, Flamengo created a lot, but until the After the expulsion, Fluminense was much better. The game was shaping up to be a possible draw, and after the expulsion we had to run like hell and score. Unfortunately, we conceded a goal at the end. We already demonstrated in Carioca last year that we can. We know it's very difficult , but working in silence is the best thing we have at the moment", said Felipe Melo.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 18:30 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is betting on full strength to try to open up an advantage before the decision in Argentina.
Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a full-strength squad against the Argentines: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. The game will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and with exclusive footage on ESPN.
Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are working individually on the field. Pulgar is also in the transition phase with physical therapy and is expected to return to training with the group only at the end of September.
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