
Soccer
25 Jul 2025 | 11:17 |
After the controversy involving leaked messages from the former head of Flamengo's medical department, midfielder De La Cruz was released by the club to spend the weekend with his family . The player, in fact, did not participate in the training session held this Friday (25), at Ninho do Urubu.
The board's decision was made in light of the emotional impact suffered by the athlete. The club understood that the Uruguayan had been through difficult times and opted to take some time away from the sporting environment. De La Cruz is expected to return to the training center next Monday .
The crisis began when José Luiz Runco, who recently stepped down, harshly criticized the player's signing in messages sent to a group of club employees. In the conversation, Runco stated that the midfielder has a " chronic and irreparable injury to his right knee ," as well as another to his left knee. In a controversial tone, he added: "As for the sale, only if there's a club interested for a reason other than playing competitive football."
The statements provoked a strong reaction within Flamengo . De La Cruz and his staff were deeply disturbed by the exposure and the way the matter was handled. Players on the squad, such as Arrascaeta, expressed solidarity with their teammate, reinforcing the Uruguayan's support behind the scenes at the club.
Without De La Cruz, Flamengo continues preparing to face Atlético-MG this Sunday (27) at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão is the vice-leader of the Brasileirão with 33 points , one behind the leader, Cruzeiro, but with one game less than the miners.
Mengão signed the players for R$133 million and strengthens Filipe Luís's squad, while Rizek evaluates the performance of Mais Querido's reinforcements
04 Set 2025 | 14:00 |
Flamengo made four signings in the last transfer window for Filipe Luís' squad: Saúl Ñíguez, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Jorge Carrascal . After the transfer window closed, journalist André Rizek of Grupo Globo assessed the signings and noted that some players still need to adapt to meet the Rio de Janeiro club's expectations.
" I think the technical aspects of Jorginho, Saúl, and Samu Lino are impressive. I think Emerson Royal and Carrascal are a step below, and they're options to rotate the squad ," Rizek commented in a video posted on social media. According to him, while some new signings are already showing satisfactory performance, others are still adapting to the Mais Querido's style and rhythm.
With Wesley's departure to Roma (ITA), Mengão went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of Milan, for nine million euros (approximately R$57 million). Jorge Carrascal was acquired from Dynamo Moscow (RUS) for 12 million euros (approximately R$76 million). In total, the Rio de Janeiro club invested R$133 million in these two signings alone.
So far, Emerson Royal has played in five matches for Flamengo, without scoring or providing assists. Jorge Carrascal continues to adapt to the club 's routine and has yet to start, having appeared in three games so far.
Flamengo's next match will be on September 14th, against Juventude, at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. New signings Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal will be available to coach Filipe Luís for the match.
The classic promises a full house and great expectations from the Mengão fans, who are looking to maintain their lead in the Brasileirão against their traditional rival from Rio de Janeiro.
04 Set 2025 | 12:00 |
Ticket sales began this Tuesday (2) for the classic between Flamengo and Vasco, which will be played on September 21, at 5:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The cheapest ticket costs R$ 100 (full price).
The first to have access to the purchase were members of the Nação 1 (1-star) and Nação Sem Fronteiras plans, who were able to access the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time). The general public, including Vasco fans, will be able to purchase tickets starting on the 15th, also at 10 a.m.
In the first round of the Brasileirão, Vasco and Flamengo drew 0-0 at Maracanã. Despite the result, Flamengo dominated the match, with 64% possession and 17 shots, while their rival managed just six. Flamengo currently leads the competition, while Vasco occupies 15th place in the table.
North (Flamengo)
Maraca Nation 1: R$25.00
Maraca Nation 2: R$35.00
Maraca Nation 3: R$40.00
General Public: R$100.00 (half price R$50.00)
Upper East (Mixed)
Maraca Nation 1: R$30.00
Maraca Nation 2: R$42.00
Maraca Nation 3: R$48.00
General Public: R$120.00 (half price R$60.00)
Lower East (Mixed)
Maraca Nation 1: R$35.00
Maraca Nation 2: R$49.00
Maraca Nation 3: R$56.00
General Public: R$140.00 (half price R$70.00)
Lower West (Mixed)
Maraca Nation 1: R$45.00
Maraca Nation 2: R$63.00
Maraca Nation 3: R$72.00
General Public: R$180.00 (half price R$90.00)
South B (Vasco – Gate B)
General Public: R$100.00 (half price R$50.00)
Player is loaned by Mais Querido to the Paraná team to compete in the FPF Cup, strengthening the young team and gaining experience in professional competition
04 Set 2025 | 11:35 |
Athletico has officially signed 17-year-old left-back Luiz Phellipe from Flamengo on loan. The player joins the Furacão team in the FPF Cup, initially competing with the Paraná club's youth academy.
Luiz Phellipe has appeared in 12 official matches for Flamengo's under-20s this season, starting only three. His last appearance came on July 23, when he came on as a second-half substitute in a 1-0 loss to Fortaleza in the Brazilian Championship . The transfer was initially confirmed by the Flazoeiro profile on X, in partnership with the Flabase channel.
Furacão, which already has a guaranteed spot in the Copa do Brasil, has decided to focus on the U-20 team to seek promotion to the FPF Cup's Série A. The strategy aims to give young athletes competitive experience and expand the youth academy's use in the professional squad.
Flamengo 's under-20 team won its second Club World Cup title in the category on August 23, defeating Barcelona on penalties. After the title, the board initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the youth squad , resulting in the departure of 23 players in recent months.
Goalkeepers: Caio Barone and Lucas Furtado
Fullbacks: Guilherme Brito, Ainõa and Luiz Phellipe
Defenders: Felipe Vieira, Wesley Juan, Julio Neto, Marcos and Lucyan
Midfielders: Joan Orellana, Luis Aucélio, Kauan Menegatti, Rayan Lucas, Lorran and Matheus Gonçalves
Attackers: Adriano Joya, Fred Mundoco, Felipe Lima, Lucas Oliveira, Lipão, Rafael Couto and Shola