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Flamengo said goodbye to the Club World Cup early after being defeated 4-2 by Bayern Munich this Sunday (29) in the United States. The result, of course, frustrated the fans, but it did not erase the red-black team's good performance on American soil. On the field, the team competed, created chances and managed to even the score against a world-class opponent.

MISTAKES CULMINATED IN DEFEATS

The match was intense from the start, with both teams proposing the game. Bayern, more efficient in finishing, knew how to take advantage of the spaces left by Flamengo in key moments of the match . Rubro-Negro, on the other hand, demonstrated tactical organization and courage to face their rival on equal terms, but failed in decisive plays, which ended up costing them a place in the quarterfinals.

FLAMENGO WAS WORSE ON THE FIELD

In an interview after the match, midfielder Jorginho , who scored Flamengo 's second goal from the penalty spot, spoke about the team's attitude and made it clear that the feeling is not just one of frustration.

Jorginho on Flamengo vs Bayern: "My personal feeling is that it was a very even game, it was a very competitive game."

Jorginho's goal, his first in a red-and-black shirt, came at a time when Flamengo was still trying to react. Despite the already unfavorable score, the team did not give up and continued to seek the result until the end. The penalty kick converted by the midfielder shows that the team remains confident even in the face of adversity. Jorginho said after the game: "We always have to be ourselves, but not naive enough to make mistakes that could lead to the opponent scoring a goal, right? So it's a lesson we learn from."

Jorginho did not shy away from his responsibility when commenting on the mistakes made by the team during the match. The midfielder was direct in pointing out what he called "naivety", detailing inattentive moves that ended in goals for the opponents. The Germans knew how to exploit Flamengo's defensive flaws and were clinical when it came to defining the plays. The German superiority was more in precision than in any supposed technical mastery, in Jorginho's own view.

On Sunday afternoon (29), Flamengo was defeated by Bayern Munich by a score of 4 to 2 , being eliminated in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. However, Rubro-Negro leaves the competition with a prize of R$ 150 million.

This is because the Mais Querido received five million dollars (R$ 27.4 million) with the two victories in the group stage (Espérance and Chelsea). In addition, with the qualification for the round of 16, the Rubro-Negro guaranteed another 7.5 million dollars (R$ 41 million). It is worth remembering that Flamengo had already guaranteed 16.21 million dollars (R$ 89.3 million) for participating in the World Cup.

CHECK OUT FLAMENGO'S AWARDS:

• 16.21 million dollars (R$ 88.8 million) for participation
• 2 million dollars (R$ 11 million) for the victory over Espérance (TUN)
• $2 million (R$11 million) for the victory over Chelsea (ENG)
• $1 million (R$5.5 million) for a draw with Los Angeles FC (USA)
• 7.5 million dollars (R$ 41.3 million) for qualifying for the round of 16
• Total: $28.71 million (R$157.3 million)

FLAMENGO'S TRAJECTORY IN THE WORLD CUP

Flamengo, a member of Group D of the Club World Cup, made their debut with a victory over Espérance (TUN). In the second round, the Mais Querido beat Chelsea 3-1, securing a spot in the round of 16. Finally, the Rubro-Negro drew 1-1 with Los Angeles FC.

In the round of 16, Rubro-Negro faced Bayern Munich, but was unable to hold off the German team, who beat Mais Querido 4-2. Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the rest of the season.

Flamengo's board of directors has already been informed about the formal interest of two foreign clubs in Gerson . Zenit, from Russia, took the lead in the negotiations and reached a preliminary agreement with the player's staff, offering a contract with a salary three times higher than the current one at Rubro-Negro.

Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr also entered the fray. The Saudi club's main asset is Jorge Jesus, who is close to being announced as the new coach. The Portuguese coach made a direct request to the board for Gerson, with whom he had an excellent relationship at Flamengo between 2019 and 2020.

FLAMENGO UNDERSTANDS THE NEGOTIATION FOR GERSON

Both clubs have signaled that they are willing to pay the midfielder's release clause: 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million at the current exchange rate). The amount would be paid in cash, something that pleases the red-black board, which considers it difficult to keep the player in view of the situation.

Gerson may have played his last match wearing the Flamengo shirt on Sunday (29), in the 4-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The number 8 scored one of the team's goals in the match and was applauded by the fans present.

PROPOSALS ARRIVE ON THE TABLE

At 28 years old, Gerson is in his second stint at Flamengo . After shining between 2019 and 2021, he was sold to Olympique de Marseille and returned to the Rio de Janeiro club in January 2023, at the request of the coaching staff and with the support of the board. Since then, he has become a central player in the squad. In addition to his protagonism on the field, Gerson is now one of the leaders of the squad . Captain, and in his absence he goes to Arrascaeta, the midfielder plays an important role behind the scenes, has a good relationship with coach Filipe Luis and is respected by veterans and youngsters in the group.

Gerson's contract with Flamengo runs until the end of 2027, but has a clause that allows him to leave immediately upon full payment of the fine. The amount of 25 million euros was stipulated upon the player's return to the club and is seen as acceptable given the current market. With Gerson's imminent departure, Flamengo has already started to evaluate options on the market. The board is working calmly, but admits the need to strengthen the midfield sector. The club does not want to give up competitiveness and is planning an impactful signing.