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Former São Paulo player Muller believes Flamengo can be unbeatable with its own stadium and strong squad
07 Set 2025 | 18:01
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19 Ago 2025 | 12:05 |
Maracanã will be the setting for the big decision of the U-20 Club World Cup this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm, when Mais Querido faces Barcelona (ESP). The red-black team seeks to repeat the feat of 2024, when they won the title over Olympiacos (GRE) . For the confrontation, the technical committee released the list of athletes available for Filipe Luís.
Despite going through a period of uncertainty in his career, Matheus Gonçalves appears to be one of the top bets for the final. The 19-year-old, a key player in the previous victory, has been confirmed in the squad and will wear the number 10 jersey against the Spaniards.
The club has even highlighted the player in promotional campaigns for the match , enhancing his image in the most important match of the youth team season.
Despite being praised by coach Filipe Luís , Gonçalves only made 14 appearances for the first team in 2025 , playing 313 minutes. Stiff competition from the likes of Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, and Plata made his run difficult, generating frustration and fueling rumors of a possible departure.
The attacking midfielder had advanced negotiations with Cruzeiro , with a proposal valued at €3.5 million, but the board backed down. Despite this, interest from abroad remains high: CSKA Moscow, from Russia, and Olympiacos, from Greece, are monitoring the situation and could formalize offers by the end of the window in September.
A product of Flamengo 's youth academy, Matheus made his senior debut in 2022, aged just 17. The following year, he was loaned to Red Bull Bragantino, where he made 13 appearances. Returning to the club in 2024, he scored four goals in 36 appearances.
Transfermarkt update places Mais Querido as the club with the highest number of representatives on the list, even with a loss of position in one of the positions
07 Set 2025 | 18:27 |
The website specializing in market values, Transfermarkt, updated last Friday (5) the pricing of athletes who play in Brazilian football. The new evaluation brought changes in the selection of the most valuable by position , and Flamengo appears with four players in the ideal team.
Despite losing the lead at right-back, previously held by Emerson Royal , the club remains the most talented in terms of player numbers . With the upgrade, Palmeiras' Giay has taken over the lead at the position.
In the selection of the most valued, Rubro-Negro appears with four players , ahead of Palmeiras, which has three. Corinthians appears on the list with two names, while Internacional and Botafogo appear with one player each.
The team's standout player is Samuel Lino, currently Flamengo's most valuable player. Pedro, despite his devaluation, remains among the selected forwards , alongside Corinthians' Yuri Alberto and Lino himself.
Mengão's historic idol recalls the 2009 title, compares his career with world football stars and talks about his legacy at Rubro-Negro.
07 Set 2025 | 18:20 |
Flamengo idol Adriano Imperador stated in an interview that he played more than some of the biggest names in world football. With a career marked by talent, physical strength, and humility , "Didico" continues to be fondly remembered by Flamengo fans.
During an appearance on the show Boteco do Chula, Adriano was asked if he had performed at a higher level than stars like Ronaldo, Romário, Ibrahimovic, Mbappé, Lewandowski, and Gabigol . The former player candidly stated that he considers himself superior to some of them.
In the Emperor's opinion, Kyllian Mbappé, Robert Lewandowski, and Gabigol are behind him . However, according to Adriano himself, Romário, Ibrahimovic , and Ronaldo Fenômeno are in a higher tier.
Adriano's most significant connection with the club came in the 2009 Brazilian Championship . During that campaign, the striker played in 30 of the 38 rounds, scoring 19 goals and contributing four assists. With him on the field, the team recorded 15 wins, seven draws, and eight losses. This victory was decisive not only for the club's recent history, but also for the Emperor's career.
Adriano recalls that title as the greatest moment of his career on the field. In a recent interview with GE, he highlighted the team's unity as a determining factor in winning the trophy: " Theoretically, I was down there, the team wasn't doing well. An unforgettable title for me. The group was very good. We really came together, and that made it possible for us to be champions, for sure ."
Tickets for the duel at Maracanã are now on sale; check out the dates, prices, sections, and exclusive experiences for fan club members and the general public.
07 Set 2025 | 18:09 |
Flamengo hosts Cruzeiro on October 2nd at 8:30 pm in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be played at Maracanã, and fans can already plan to guarantee their presence at another great match for the red-and-black team.
Ticket sales follow a wave system, giving priority to season ticket holders before opening to the general public. Those who are part of the Nation Without Borders plan are entitled to advance purchase of up to two tickets, as long as the benefit has not yet been used during the season.
02/09 at 10am: Maraca Nation 1 (1 star)
09/06 at 10am: Maraca Nation 1
10/09 at 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)
12/09 at 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)
09/14 at 10am: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)
September 16th at 10am: Maraca Nation 3
September 18th at 10am: General Public Online
October 2nd at 8pm: End of online sales
North ( Flamengo ): R$30.50 to R$120.00 (half R$60.00)
South (Flamengo): R$25.00 to R$100.00 (half R$50.00)
Leste Superior (Flamengo): R$35.00 to R$140.00 (half R$70.00)
Lower East (Flamengo): R$40.00 to R$160.00 (half R$80.00)
Lower West (Flamengo): R$50.00 to R$200.00 (half R$100.00)
South B (Visitor): R$170.00 (half R$85.00)