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Michael leads the list of possible departures and the board is considering reducing the squad
20 Ago 2025 | 17:43
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20 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Santos has decided to end negotiations to hire Jorge Sampaoli as its new coach . Despite being the favorite to replace Cléber Xavier, who was fired after the 6-0 thrashing by Vasco, Santos failed to meet the Argentine's demands.
The main obstacle was the list of reinforcements requested by the coach, which even included a starter from Sevilla, Spain. The board argued that current financial conditions would not allow for such a large investment , making the deal unfeasible.
In addition to seeking high-profile signings, Sampaoli reportedly also requested the release of youngsters Robinho Jr. and Gabriel Bontempo, recently integrated into the squad and well-regarded by fans. The coach's stance widened the gap between his ideas and the board's planning.
Negotiations made progress on salary points and even on the appointment of reinforcements , but no consensus was reached. The Argentine coach, who had a turbulent time with the Mais Querido in 2023, ended up being discarded by the Santos leadership.
While in charge of Flamengo in 2023, Sampaoli finished runner-up in the Copa do Brasil, but suffered significant burnout after an early elimination from the Copa Libertadores against Paraguayan club Olimpia. Recent history also weighed on internal assessments.
After winning the first leg at Maracanã, Mais Querido will play for a draw against Colorado to confirm their qualification for the Copa Libertadores.
20 Ago 2025 | 19:30 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The duel is valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique and now only needs a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.
Fans will be able to watch the decisive match between Internacional and Flamengo live on broadcast, cable, and streaming TV. The game will be covered on three platforms. Rede Globo will broadcast the match on broadcast TV and Globoplay. ESPN subscribers will be able to watch on cable. Disney+ will also broadcast the match via exclusive streaming service.
Coach Roger Machado should keep his base in Colorado, while Filipe Luís has Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique in the starting lineup. Internacional should go to the field with: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Tabata, Alan Patrick and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.
Flamengo 's likely lineup should have changes in midfield: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.
Agreement signed until 2028 could bring in more than R$932 million for the Rio de Janeiro club; company is considering investing in the arrival of an international star
20 Ago 2025 | 18:23 |
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Flamengo confirmed this week Betano as its new master sponsor in a contract valid until December 2028. The agreement, considered historic, could generate up to R$932.5 million for the Rio de Janeiro club's coffers.
Thus, it consolidates itself as one of the largest commercial agreements ever made in Brazilian football. In addition to the financial contribution, the partnership aims to strengthen the brand's image nationwide through fan activations and sports marketing initiatives.
According to the newspaper O Globo, Betano is also considering the possibility of bringing a major international star to the squad. The news excited fans, who began suggesting prominent names from European football.
Among the most frequently mentioned is Paulo Dybala, an Argentine striker who plays for Roma in Italy. The player has recently been linked with a move to Grêmio and his future is being monitored by several clubs.
The Argentine star's contract with Roma runs until June 2026 and has a release clause estimated at €12 million, approximately R$76.6 million . Although the fee is considered affordable for the market, the obstacle lies in the player's salary.
Dybala currently earns €8 million per year, equivalent to R$51.1 million . This amount represents approximately R$4.2 million per month, even exceeding the salaries of Neymar at Santos and Memphis Depay at Corinthians.
The Argentine striker has shown no interest in returning to South America, and CSKA has made a similar offer to the one made by Rubro-Negro a few weeks ago.
20 Ago 2025 | 18:13 |
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Lucas Beltrán, a Flamengo target this transfer window , is close to finalizing his move to CSKA Moscow in Russia. With no place at Fiorentina, the 24-year-old striker opted to remain in European football and expressed no interest in returning to South America. According to Gazeta do Urubu, negotiations are advanced, and a deal with the Russian club could be finalized soon.
The Italian press revealed that CSKA presented a proposal of €12 million fixed, plus €3 million in goal bonuses , totaling €15 million. The amount is equivalent to the offer already made by Rubro-Negro, who had reached an agreement with Fiorentina.
Despite this, the operation was ultimately vetoed by Beltrán himself, who preferred to remain in Europe . The striker's family also wanted him to remain in Italy, which influenced the decision.
Earlier this month, journalist Marco Giordano noted that Zenit was monitoring the player's situation. The Russian club, which recently signed Gerson after his departure from Mengão , has expressed interest in moving forward, but CSKA is closest to concluding the deal. Given this scenario, Beltrán's future is likely to be decided soon, and it's unlikely to be in South American football.
The deal between Fiorentina and Rubro-Negro was already in place. The Italian press reported that the Brazilians' offer included 12 million euros , plus another 3 million in bonuses for goals, totaling approximately 95 million reais.
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