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Matheus Cunha's manager denies proposals from other clubs: "nothing arrived"

The Flamengo goalkeeper is in talks with the club about renewing his contract, as his current one ends in December 2025

Matheus Cunha's manager denies proposals from other clubs (Reproduction/Flamengo)
Matheus Cunha's manager denies proposals from other clubs (Reproduction/Flamengo)

09 Dez 2024 | 12:50 |

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Matheus Cunha has not yet received offers to leave Flamengo, even though he has been speculated as a reinforcement for Bahia. This is what the archer's manager assures journalist Jonas Stelmanns.


"I don't know where they got that from, nothing arrived" , said Matheus Cunha's manager. The archer has a contract with Flamengo until the end of 2025. Therefore, he will be able to sign a pre-contract with any other club from July next year. Highlighting that the value of the player's fine is estimated at around 50 million euros (R$ 318 million).


BEST GOALKEEPER OF THE BRAZILIAN CUP


Matheus Cunha he was elected the best goalkeeper of the 2024 Copa do Brasil. Despite being a reserve, the archer was one of the highlights of the tournament, even though he did not participate in the semifinals against Corinthians and the decision against Atlético-MG.


“Defenses, high exits, ball replacements and a lot of commitment with the mantle. There were more than 540 minutes on the field with a lot of dedication, dedication and great contribution to the campaign for penta. In six matches as a starter, in five he did not concede a goal. Always giving confidence to his teammates and the nation”, wrote the company 'Continental', which presented a glove-shaped trophy to Matheus Cunha.

CONTRACT RENEWAL?

Even with the highlight in the Copa do Brasil, Mais Querido has not yet resolved the contractual situation with the young man, who has a contract until December 2025. However, according to information from journalist Raisa Simplicio, there are conversations in progress for renewal withMatheus Cunha.


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It's out! Check out Flamengo's lineup to face Estudiantes

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

Flamengo confirms lineup to face Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; check out the starting 11 and game details - photo: reproduction
Flamengo confirms lineup to face Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; check out the starting 11 and game details - photo: reproduction

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.


CHECK THE LINEUP


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.

FLAMENGO'S SHORTAGES

Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are already working on the field, but individually. The same goes for Pulgar, who is transitioning with physical therapy and is expected to begin training with the group only at the end of September.
FULL HOUSE AT MARACANÃ


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.




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Former Corinthians player retires with a revelation: “I missed playing for Flamengo”

Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão

Former Corinthians player, Gil declares his retirement and reveals that he wanted to wear the Flamengo shirt in his career - Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians
Former Corinthians player, Gil declares his retirement and reveals that he wanted to wear the Flamengo shirt in his career - Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians

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"

A STRIKING CAREER AT CORINTHIANS


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.


AN UNFULFILLED DREAM

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.


LAST EXPERIENCE FOR SANTOS

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.


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Live: follow Flamengo vs Estudiantes in the Libertadores

The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals

Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores with full strength and more than 69 thousand fans present at the stadium - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores with full strength and more than 69 thousand fans present at the stadium - photo: reproduction

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.


CHECK IT OUT LIVE

RETURNS AND DEFAULTS
Defender Léo Ortiz, suspended in the last round of the Brasileirão, returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who missed the match against Juventude, is also confirmed among the squad . The core of the team remains the same as that which has been playing under Filipe Luís.


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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