BUSINESSMAN OPENS UP ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF MARCOS ANTÔNIO BEING FROM FLAMENGO

Thiaguinho is back at Flamengo after seven months on loan at Treze-PB. The 23-year-old striker reappeared at Ninho do Urubu this week and has been sharing records of his training at the red-black CT. He has a contract with the club until the end of 2025.

Treze's standout player in the Campeonato Paraibano, Thiaguinho scored four goals, even though he arrived after the start of the competition. In Série D, he shone even more, finding the net 10 times and becoming the club's top scorer in the history of the Brazilian Championship. Despite its good form, the team was eliminated in the quarter-finals and was unable to gain access to Series C, leaving it without a calendar until the end of the year.

With the end of the loan, Thiaguinho returned to Flamengo, but it should not be taken advantage of by Tite. Recently, the striker received two proposals from Portugal: one from Leixões in July and another from Estrela da Amadora in August. However, he refused both, opting to remain in Brazil.

Signed by Flamengo at the end of In 2019, at the age of 18, as a promise, Thiaguinho was acquired from Náutico for around R$7 million, with the club purchasing 70% of his economic rights. Although he came through the academy, he never managed to establish himself in the first team. This season, he scored his first goal for Flamengo in the 1-1 draw against Nova Iguaçu, for Carioca.

In an official note released this Saturday on social media, the president of Corinthians, Augusto Melo, criticized the CBF for changing the date of the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final against Flamengo. The match, initially scheduled for the 17th of October, a Thursday, was moved to the 20th, Sunday.

The games in the Series A round, which would take place on the 19th and 20th of October and involve the semi-finalists of the Copa do Brasil, will be brought forward to the 16th and 17th of October. The change came after a request from Flamengo, which was rejected by Corinthians in an official letter when consulted by the CBF.

Finally, Augusto Melo stated in the note that the decision harms Brazilian football in general. The first game of the semifinal against Flamengo will be next Wednesday, at 9:45 pm, at Maracanã.

“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista expresses its deep indignation with the decision of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to change the date of the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final. Such a decision, in addition to being an affront to the previously established calendar, disrespects not only Corinthians, but also the competition as a whole.

It is unacceptable that, in a competition of such relevance, decisions are taken favoring a club to the detriment of others, especially when it has already been widely publicized that Corinthians competes in three competitions simultaneously, and any change generates serious damage to our sporting planning. Respecting the pre-stipulated schedule should be a priority for the CBF, which, unfortunately, demonstrates, once again, a lack of commitment to equity and transparency.

Corinthians cannot passively accept that changes are made to meet individual interests, putting the integrity of the competition and the performance of the teams involved at risk. Our institution had formally expressed its opposition to any modification, as detailed in the letter sent to the CBF, and the unilateral decision to accept a request from another club, without considering the negative impacts on our planning, is clear disrespect.

This type of attitude hurts the credibility of Brazilian football. Corinthians will continue to fight for football to be treated with justice and equality, without favors or external interference that compromise the integrity of the competitions.

Augusto Melo

President of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista”

Lazio, in a last-minute attempt, sought to interfere in negotiations between Carlos Alcaraz and Flamengo. The Italian club tried to persuade the player to change his mind, offering an alternative for his career in Europe. However, Alcaraz remained firm in his decision, convinced that the Flamengo represented the best choice for the next step in his career.

According to information from Mauro Cezar, published in UOL Esporte, the Argentine midfielder was determined to wear the red-black shirt, despite the interest from Lazio. This conviction was decisive for Flamengo to remain confident in negotiations, even with the European onslaught. The choice of Alcaraz reinforces the appeal that Flamengo has in the South American market, being seen by many players as an ideal platform for development and international projection.

The Rio club had made an initial offer to Southampton, where Alcaraz currently plays. This offer, however, was considered below expectations by the English, who made a counter-offer. Lazio, upon realizing the impasse, tried to take advantage of the situation, but Alcaraz's desire to play for Flamengo ended up weighing more.

Flamengo has shown itself to be an attractive force for young South American talent, offering not only visibility, but also the possibility of competing in high-level competitions and gaining value in the European market. For Alcaraz, Flamengo's sporting project, combined with the possibility of winning titles and standing out in one of the most popular clubs on the continent, were decisive factors in choosing him.