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03 Jan 2025 | 16:31 |
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Cristal-AP surprised by announcing, on the first day of 2025, the signing of striker Thiago Santos, ex-Flamengo. The player, who had declared early retirement in June 2024, returns to the pitch to reinforce the Amapá team, which will make its debut in the first division of the Amapaense Championship.
At 29 years old, Thiago Santos arrives without transfer costs, as he had been without a club since leaving Coruripe, from Alagoas. He will have time to prepare and gel with his new teammates before Cristal's debut, scheduled for March 6, against Oratório.
RETURN AFTER MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
The decision to return to football came seven months after Thiago Santos announced his retirement on social media. At the time, the player surprised his fans by revealing that he was struggling with depression and anxiety. The diagnosis and treatment temporarily sidelined him, but now the athlete is ready to resume his career.
The striker was trained in the CRF's youth categories and reached the professional team in 2015, with great expectations by the fans. The following year, he participated in six matches with the main team, scoring one goal. Despite the talent demonstrated, a serious knee injury, at the beginning of 2017, hindered his continuity at Mais Querido. ABROAD
After facing difficulties at Flamengo, Thiago Santos began to be loaned to other teams. He spent time at Chapecoense, Botafogo-PB, Americano-RJ and Coruripe-AL. Furthermore, he stood out in Indian football, playing for Mumbai City and Neroca FC.
Despite the adversities, the striker promises his commitment to help Cristal-AP have a good campaign in the Amapaense Championship. The arrival of the experienced reinforcement is seen as fundamental to the club's aspirations, which seeks to establish itself in the elite of state football.
Uruguay's national team schedules games in Asia for the next FIFA Date, which makes it difficult for the midfielder and full-back to arrive for the Mengão games.
11 Set 2025 | 17:30 |
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The September FIFA World Cup has ended , but the teams are already planning their next matches. Uruguay has confirmed two friendlies in October, against the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan, both in Malaysia, which could directly impact Flamengo .
Uruguay faces the Dominican Republic on October 10th in Kuala Lumpur. Three days later, they face Uzbekistan in Malacca . These matches are part of the team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup, for which La Celeste has qualified.
Although the Brazilian soccer calendar is interrupted during the FIFA World Cup, the strain of the long trip is a concern . Players like Arrascaeta , Varela, and Matías Viña, already heavily used this season, may feel the effects of the logistics.
In the last FIFA World Cup, Marcelo Bielsa's team confirmed their place in the World Cup. They played two matches: a 3-0 victory over Peru and a 0-0 draw with Chile . Arrascaeta, Varela, and Viña were called up, but only the full-back and the defender played in the second match.
Meanwhile, Flamengo focuses on the Brasileirão. Championship leader, Filipe Luís' team faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round. Championship leader, Mengão has 47 points, three more than Cruzeiro, with one game less than Raposa.
The Mengão striker is one of Ecuador's biggest names for the 2026 World Cup, but says it's time to focus on the club.
11 Set 2025 | 16:30 |
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The 2026 World Cup qualifiers came to an end last Tuesday (09), and Flamengo striker Gonzalo Plata made his presence felt in the tournament with the Ecuadorian national team . Having qualified, the player highlighted that the objective now is to turn his attention to the club before thinking about the World Cup.
Flamengo's Gonzalo Plata after qualifying for the World Cup: "Focus on our clubs"
"Now all that's left is to make the most of the fact that we're going to the World Cup. Focus on our clubs before thinking about the World Cup and do things in the best way possible ," said Gonzalo Plata , after Ecuador's 1-0 victory over Argentina.
A regular in Ecuador's squad, Plata played in both matches on this FIFA World Cup . He came on in the second half of the 0-0 draw against Paraguay, playing 20 minutes. Against Argentina, he started and played until the 25th minute of the second half.
A key player in Filipe Luís's scheme, the striker has already played 32 games this season, with four goals and eight assists . Plata is competing for the starting left wing spot with Luiz Araújo, establishing himself as an attacking alternative for the red-and-black squad.
Having qualified with his national team and at the coach's disposal, Gonzalo Plata could return to the field for the Brasileirão this Sunday (14). Flamengo faces Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round. The Mais Querido leads the competition with 47 points, three more than Cruzeiro, who have played one more game.
Mengão has suspended the striker's punishment and wants to have him available for the match against Juventude.
11 Set 2025 | 15:30 |
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Last Thursday (04), the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) punished Bruno Henrique with a 12-game suspension , in addition to a fine of R$60,000, placing the attacker under Article 243-A of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice.
Flamengo, however, has already filed a request for a stay of absence so that the number 27 remains available until the case is judged by the full court . Therefore, there is a possibility that he will play in the next Brasileirão match.
For now, Bruno Henrique is prevented from entering the field. If the suspension effect is not granted in time, the player will be out of the duel against Juventude , this Sunday (14). While awaiting the decision, the striker trains normally with the squad at Ninho do Urubu and participated in the activities both on Wednesday (10) and Thursday (11).
Without knowing whether or not they will have the number 27, Filipe Luís' team returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Juventude , at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, seeking to remain at the top of the competition.
In the first round, the Red-Blacks thrashed their opponents 6-0, their biggest victory in the match. Even so, there's a taboo to be broken : Mengão hasn't won at Alfredo Jaconi since 1997, when they managed to leave with a 1-0 lead thanks to an own goal by Rodrigo Silva.
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