
Soccer
16 Jun 2024 | 11:03 |
Creates from Flamengo's academy, the goalkeeper Hugo Souza experienced ups and downs with Manto Sagrado, from the status of new Dida to a disposable player at the club. The archer spent the last European season on loan at Chaves, from Portugal. However, Hugo still has a contract with Flamengo, who is not planning a return at this time.
On vacation in Brazil, the goalkeeper was the guest of the Charla Podcast, last Friday (14). In the conversation, Hugo revealed a locker room conversation with Diego Ribas and cited the player's importance to Flamengo's victorious squad.
“Diego (Ribas) is a great review, Filipe, the guys had the soul of kids , in the review, joking, all the time. The most annoying one was Arão, he challenged everything, but he was a great bore,” he said, before completing.
“Diego there was a fundamental player in everything. Backstage, locker room, conversation. When the player wasn't feeling very well, he knew when to call the guy and talk. It happened to me. When I went through a moment where the fans were criticizing, he called me in the corner and said “I look at the goal, I see you, I'm safe. It's damn hard to score against you, look at your size, your wingspan, your posture. But the security that I feel, everyone will only feel when you lift your head and understand that you are good, you are not playing for nothing. You are good at what you do.” These are the types of conversations, he's the guy who knows how to win the locker room, he's the natural captain. Diegão is such a beast, he represents a lot.”
David Luiz fulfills a similar role
One of the athletes most mentioned by almost all Flamengo players, David Luiz was also mentioned by Hugo. In the goalkeeper's opinion, the defender does the job of 'big daddy', especially with the kids at the academy who go up to the pros, in addition to having changed Rodinei's life.
“That's what David (Luiz ) does today. David takes even greater care with the kids, he knows how to call him the kid who is coming up, the one who is upset. He does this big daddy job, that's his job. He wants to see others well. He does it from the heart. David changed Rodinei's life. If he doesn't arrive in Rodinei's life, he wouldn't have performed what he performed. Rodinei reached his technical peak following David's tips. What he did to Rodinei, he does to everyone. I was upset because I wasn't playing, he came into the dressing room, I was sitting alone looking at the phone, he arrived and said that football doesn't go with sadness, the day I understand that I have to be happy to play, and not play To be happy, things will start to work out”, he stated.
After leaving Mais Querido in 2024 and remaining free on the market, the Brazilian coach is the target of several clubs and national teams across the world of football.
16 Set 2025 | 11:28 |
After leading the Brazilian national team in two World Cups, Tite arrived at Flamengo in 2023 with high expectations. However, despite a record of 70 matches, 41 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses , the team's performance and the coaching choices were criticized by fans and management. His last game in charge was a 1-0 victory over Athletico-PR, with a goal by Gerson.
With Tite's departure, Filipe Luís took over as Flamengo's coach and has been one of the highlights of the 2025 season . The former full-back has received praise for his work at the club, while Tite remains a free agent, attracting interest from South American clubs and national teams.
According to GE reporter Bruno Cassucci, the Venezuelan Football Federation has opened talks with Tite to take over the team's leadership during the World Cup qualifiers . The goal is to leverage the Brazilian coach's experience to lead the country through the cycle until 2030.
According to Cassucci, Tite must undergo knee surgery before making a final decision about his career. Even so, the Venezuelan Federation doesn't see the surgery as an obstacle, as the South American qualifiers are on hold after the last FIFA World Cup.
Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN , on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.
Rubro-Negro carries out activity this Tuesday (16) in Rio de Janeiro under the command of Filipe Luís; goalkeeper speaks to the press at 12 pm, with an eye on the Libertadores game
16 Set 2025 | 11:15 |
Flamengo began this Tuesday (16) the preparation for the match against Estudiantes , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The activity takes place in the morning, at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , under the command of assistant Filipe Luís, responsible for leading the training of the red-black squad.
After training, goalkeeper Rossi will participate in a press conference scheduled for 12 p.m. (Brasília time). He is expected to comment on the team's preparation and projections for the decisive match at Maracanã. The broadcast will be on Flamengo TV.
The Argentine has been a key player in Flamengo's campaign in the 2025 Copa Libertadores . In eight matches played in the current edition of the tournament, Rossi has accumulated 720 minutes on the field, conceding only three goals . Flamengo has won five games, drawn two, and lost only one with him in goal.
Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The duel marks the beginning of the knockout stage in the quarterfinals of the continental competition . The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ for streaming.
Mengão announced that the goalkeeper will be available to journalists at Ninho do Urubu to answer questions before an important game.
16 Set 2025 | 11:12 |
Flamengo resumed training this Tuesday (16), at Ninho do Urubu, with an eye on the duel against Estudiantes (ARG), for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The training session led by Filipe Luís began at 9:30 am (Brasília time). After the activity, goalkeeper Rossi will give a press conference , scheduled for 11:30 am.
Flamengo 's next match takes place on Thursday (18), when they host Estudiantes at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The first leg of the quarterfinals will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) .
Rubro-Negro is seeking its fourth Libertadores title in 2025. The club has already lifted the trophy three times: 1981, 2019 and 2022. To reach the quarterfinals, the team eliminated Internacional, winning both games: 1-0 at Beira-Rio and 2-0 at Maracanã . After the first leg in Rio de Janeiro, the decision for qualification will be on September 25th, in La Plata, Argentina.
Rossi has been a key player in the campaign. The goalkeeper has played eight matches in the current season, totaling 720 minutes on the field . During this period, Flamengo has achieved five wins, two draws, and only one loss.
The number 1 conceded just three goals in the competition, solidifying his position as one of the team's defensive pillars . Despite this, Mengão's campaign in the competition so far has been inconsistent, with a loss to Central Córdoba and a second-place finish in their group.