Flamengo would take the field this Saturday (28), when they would face Red Bull Bragantino, in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. However, after a huge soap opera regarding the use of Maracanã, the CBF decided to postpone the Mais Querido match.
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Flamengo was scheduled to take the field this Saturday (28), facing Red Bull Bragantino in a crucial clash in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. However, an intriguing plot involving the use of the iconic Maracanã Stadium led the CBF to make the decision to postpone the Mais Querido game. To fully understand the situation, it is essential to remember that Maracanã is under the administration of Conmebol.
This is due to the imminent final of the Copa Libertadores da América, scheduled for next Saturday (04), in which Boca Juniors (ARG) will face Fluminense. Therefore, Flamengo was not allowed to use the venue for the clash against Bragantino. A 'dispute' arose between Flamengo and Conmebol, as the entity sought to advance preparations for the Libertadores final and carry out maintenance on the Maracanã pitch.
Flamengo, which shares the management of the stadium with Fluminense, argued that the game against Bragantino would not impact the decision of the South American tournament. Faced with this impasse, the CBF was called to try to mediate the situation. However, the resolution found was the postponement of Flamengo's match against Bragantino. Consequently, the clash scheduled to take place this Saturday (28) was rescheduled for November 23.
The duel between Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino represents a direct confrontation in the fight for second place in the Brazilian Championship. Both teams are competing for second place in the points table. Currently, the Bragança Paulista team occupies second place, with 52 points, while Flamengo is in fourth place, with 50 points. With the knowledge of the new date for the clash against Bragantino, Flamengo now directs its attention to the next match in the Brasileirão, which will be against Santos.
After a brief period off on Thursday (26) and Friday (27), the red and black cast will perform again at Ninho do Urubu on Saturday morning (28). The clash between Flamengo and Santos is scheduled for next Wednesday (01), marking the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. The game will be held at 8pm (Brasília time), at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in the Federal District. This clash promises to be another exciting stage in the race for the national title.
The greatest player in the club's history believes that there is an achievement for players when achieving a legendary number
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The biggest idol in Flamengo's history, Zico made it clear that he will never ask for the club's legendary number 10 shirt to be retired. Although no player in the current squad is using the number, after Gabigol missed this chance, Galinho stated that he is against the idea of preserving the number forever as a form of tribute.
In an interview with the channel “Faaaala, Craque !”, on YouTube, the former player highlighted how satisfying it is for a professional athlete to wear a shirt with such a historic number. Faced with comments about the absence of a player wearing Mengão's number 10, Zico declared his opinion:
“He really doesn't have the number 10. But I will never ask to remove the number, I am against that. If you took Pelé away, for example, you wouldn't be able to play, have the satisfaction of playing. I'm not worried about that. Football is not basketball”, said Galinho.
In May, after a leaked photo in which Gabigol appears wearing the Corinthians shirt, Flamengo imposed a punishment on the attacker, which included a fine and the removal of the iconic number 10 shirt. See the statement issued by the club:
“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that, after a meeting with the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, and other directors of the department, the athlete Gabriel Barbosa was fined and informed by the director that he will no longer wear the red-black number 10 shirt in competitions where the number may be changed. ”
Gabigol “inherited” the number after the retirement of Diego Ribas, at the end of 2022. The striker wore the legendary shirt in 72 matches, being a starter in 47 of them. During this period, he scored 22 goals, provided four assists and won the 2024 Campeonato Carioca. After the incident, Gabriel started to wear the number 99 shirt at Flamengo.
Election year brings many questions for Rubro-Negro in Rio
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After Flamengo's 1-0 defeat to Peñarol (URU), Tite was the target of insults from fans at Maracanã. The coach even became a recurring theme in questions directed to candidates for the club's presidency. In interviews, the main candidates presented divergent opinions about Tite's continued leadership of the team.
Rodrigo Dunshee, a candidate supported by the situation, praised Tite, but stated that he has not yet made a definitive decision about the permanence of the team. coach if elected. Luiz Eduardo Baptista, BAP, highlighted that he will need time to evaluate the issue.
Wallim Vasconcellos, in turn, was the most direct in relation to Tite's situation, stating that, if elected, the contract of the coach will not be renewed. Maurício Gomes de Mattos adopted a more evasive stance, without committing himself. Finally, Delair Dumbrosck conditioned Tite's continuation on the results achieved by the end of the season.
Tite's contractTite's contract with Flamengo runs until December of this year, the which puts the decision on its renewal in the hands of the club's next president. The termination fine is calculated based on the technical committee's monthly salary, which is around R$1 million, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the contract. Therefore, if Tite were fired now, with three months left until the end of his contract, the fine would be approximately R$3 million. However, the current board does not plan to fire the coach before the end of the contract.
Recent statements from the main candidates about Tite:“Tite is an exceptional coach, he is our commander. I haven't had the opportunity to discuss the future with him yet, but I plan to do so soon. For now, I don’t have a definitive position on this matter.” (Interview with the Jannuzzi & Abuzze podcast).
Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP):“Given the circumstances that Flamengo faces, it would be deeply unfair to evaluate Tite's performance in a negative way . The club was in a much more complicated situation before his arrival, and he is still competing in three competitions. Responsibility for challenges does not rest exclusively with the technical committee. Let’s calmly evaluate what’s best for Flamengo.” (Interview with the Coluna do Fla podcast).
Wallim Vasconcellos:“Particularly, I don’t like Tite’s style of play. His contract ends at the end of the year and I don't intend to renew it. Football needs to move into the 21st century, and I don’t believe that Tite is aligned with what we imagine for Flamengo from 2025 onwards.” (Interview with Lance newspaper).
Maurício Gomes de Mattos (MGM):At campaign events, Maurício Gomes de Mattos is usually evasive about Tite's stay, stating that he intends to put together a professional structure to define the ideal coach for the beginning of his management in 2025.
Delair Dumbrosck:“Whether Tite will continue or not, the results will determine. He is an excellent coach, he has a great commission, but only the results will tell.” (Interview on YouTube by Coluna do Fla).
Mais Querido lost to Peñarol last Thursday (19)
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The Flamengo was defeated by Peñarol last Thursday (19), 1-0. However, the Uruguayans' goal generated controversy, as Erick Pulgar kicked the ball into his own hand when trying to clear it. Thus, Conmebol released the audio of the VAR analysis.
Five minutes into the second half, at a Peñarol intersection in the Mais Querido, a player from the Uruguayan team deflects the ball to the middle of the small area and Pulgar, when trying to move away with his back, kicks it into his own arm. The move generated a lot of complaints from the opponent's players, but the referee did not check it with the VAR.
So, this past Friday (20), Conmebol released the analysis of the move, and the official audio from the VAR booth, in communication with the field referee, Jésus Valenzuela, at the time of the play.
VAR AUDIO“In the 50th minute, a defender in red and black ends up unintentionally throwing the ball into his arm, which was there as a result of his movement, justifiable by the action he performs. This does not constitute a hand infraction, as the player throws the ball against his own arm in an indeliberate manner”, explained the analysis of the play.
“The referee observed the action, and see that the game continues . The VAR carried out its protocol review, analyzing it with the appropriate angles, speeds and correct considerations regarding the action. And it confirms the original decision on the field”, he added.
Already in the VAR booth, the decision was taken quickly and the analysis of the move was carried out quickly.
“Check completes, takes the hand, but it comes from his own foot, from the inside out”, pointed out VAR number one, Juan Soto.
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