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Flamengo announces players related to last-minute absence against Grêmio
31 Ago 2025 | 13:39
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Flamengo doesn't just want to compete in the Club World Cup in 2025. The idea within the club is to compete realistically with the European giants — and to achieve this, the movement in the market goes beyond promises or replacement parts. The name of Ángel Di María, now officially leaving Benfica, is once again circulating strongly at Ninho do Urubu.
According to Portuguese newspaper Record, the Argentine player has informed Benfica 's board of directors that he will leave the club after the Portuguese Cup final against Sporting on May 25. The decision is surprising due to its timing: the 37-year-old striker's contract runs until June 2025, which would allow him to participate in the next FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States. However, Di María chose to end the cycle earlier than expected.
Internally, the move is seen as a market opportunity. Even though Flamengo is aware of the natural difficulties of negotiating with an athlete of this caliber, it is monitoring the situation closely, especially due to the technical and profile fit that the number 11 offers. The possibility of signing an experienced player, a world champion and with a history in major European clubs, is seen as a sporting and institutional asset.
There is no formal proposal so far, but the interest is there. With the signaling of his departure from Benfica, Di María is now the target of inquiries — and Flamengo is among the clubs paying close attention to the outcome. The red-and-black board has been signaling, between the lines, that the squad needs more to face the challenges ahead. The oscillation in the Libertadores, despite the leadership in the Brasileirão, has left the alert on.
The strategy is based on three pillars: resolving the team's shortcomings, raising the technical level and preparing the group for the World Cup. Di María, in this context, meets all three requirements. In addition to being able to play on the wings or inside, the Argentine would add a winning mentality to a team that is still seeking consistency in international competitions.
Just 45 days after leaving Flamengo and arriving at Zenit, Gerson has attracted interest from Arab football, but the athlete's father and agent deny a direct offer.
31 Ago 2025 | 16:21 |
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Gerson's start at Zenit has been marked by difficulties. After leaving Flamengo shortly after the Club World Cup , the midfielder has yet to establish himself with the Russian team. He has been receiving few minutes on the pitch and recently missed the last game due to an injury.
This Sunday (31), information emerged that Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, opened talks to try to sign the athlete, just 45 days after his arrival in Russia . The news caught the attention of Flamengo fans, as the Joker left Brazil in one of the main transfers of the season.
Journalist Julio Miguel Neto reported that he spoke with Marcão, the player's father and representative. According to him, there has been no official contact so far from the athlete, who left Mais Querido to play for the Russian team.
" If anything came up, it was from club to club. I haven't been officially notified by anyone yet. I haven't offered him to any club ," the businessman declared.
Still, the possibility isn't ruled out, as it's common for Middle Eastern clubs to engage directly with teams before negotiating with players. It remains to be seen whether negotiations will progress in the coming days.
Leader of the Brasileirão, Mengao faces Tricolor this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, at 4 pm; Filipe Luís confirmed De La Cruz as a starter and has three absences
31 Ago 2025 | 15:55 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) to face Grêmio , in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel takes place at Maracanã, at 4 pm (Brasília time), and marks another challenge for the team led by Filipe Luís, who leads the competition with 46 points.
For the match, the coach confirmed the entry of De La Cruz in midfield, filling in for the injured Jorginho. Flamengo will therefore field the following players: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Mengão will be without three players. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery, while Alex Sandro is nursing a calf injury. Jorginho is in the medical department due to pain in the hamstring of his left thigh. Despite the absences, the red-and-black squad remains confident, boasting the best attack and the tightest defense in the championship: 44 goals scored and only nine conceded.
Rede Globo will broadcast the match throughout Brazil, except for the state of São Paulo . Fans will also be able to watch the match via Premiere pay-per-view.
Grêmio, in turn, will take to the field with Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Noriega, Kannemann (captain) and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Cristian Olivera, Braithwaite and Carlos Vinícius.
Mengão hosts Tricolor this Sunday (31) at 4 pm at Maracanã and Mano Menezes will have to deal with absences to choose the starting 11
31 Ago 2025 | 14:39 |
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Flamengo and Grêmio face each other this Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship . The ball rolls at Maracanã, starting at 4 pm (Brasília time), with the promise of a full house, with tickets sold out since Wednesday .
Coach Mano Menezes outlined the team that should start the match against the championship leader : Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Pavón (Carlos Vinicius), Cristian Olivera and Braithwaite.
Grêmio arrives at the match with a significant shortage. Seven players are unavailable for Mano Menezes:
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 43 points from 20 matches (14 wins, four draws, and two losses) . Grêmio, in turn, sits in 14th place with 24 points, the result of six wins, six draws, and eight losses.
The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, on free-to-air television , throughout most of Brazil. The exception is the state of São Paulo, where the classic between Corinthians and Palmeiras will be shown. The match will also be available nationwide on Premiere via pay-per-view.
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