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Former Flamengo player Diego Alves announces retirement at age 39 after successful career

After more than a decade of success, the goalkeeper says goodbye to the pitch with 11 titles for Flamengo and a respected career in football.

The goalkeeper had a successful spell at Flamengo (Photo: Flamengo)
The goalkeeper had a successful spell at Flamengo (Photo: Flamengo)

21 Jan 2025 | 15:50 |

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Diego Alves has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 39. With a career marked by great saves and historic moments, the goalkeeper played an important role in the success of Flamengo in different competitions in recent years. Wearing the Rio club's shirt, Diego Alves won 11 impressive titles.


UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS NO MOST DEAR


One ​​of the most emblematic moments of Diego Alves's career was his decisive performance in penalty shootouts, where he stood out for his efficiency and coolness. His performance in the 2022 Copa do Brasil finals and the 2019 Libertadores are remembered fondly by fans. Among his achievements are three editions of the Carioca Championship, two Copa Libertadores, two Brazilian Super Cups, two Brazilian Championships, one Brazilian Cup and the Recopa Sul-Americana. The player's trajectory is considered exemplary, both on and off the field.


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Recognized for being one of the safest and most consistent goalkeepers of the last decade, Diego Alves also left his mark in international football, with a spell at Valencia, in Spain, where he stood out as one of the best penalty takers in La Liga. The goalkeeper's farewell ends an important cycle in Brazilian football and CRF. Diego Alves not only helped the club regain hegemony in national football, but also consolidated its position as one of the greats in the team's recent history.


< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">In his farewell message, Diego Alves thanked the clubs he passed through, his teammates and, above all, the fans who always supported him. "Thank you for everything" was the phrase that summed up the goalkeeper's feeling. The news of his retirement generated a wave of tributes on social media. Fans remembered iconic moments and thanked the player for his commitment and dedication throughout his career.

For In addition to his titles, Diego Alves leaves a legacy of leadership and inspiration. He will be remembered as one of the main people responsible for Flamengo's return to continental protagonism. Although he has not yet revealed his plans for the future, there is speculation that Diego Alves may remain linked to football, whether as a goalkeeper coach or in administrative roles. His experience and vision are considered valuable to the sport.


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What time is Flamengo's game tomorrow? Check out the details

The match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship will be played at Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with exclusive streaming broadcast.

Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction
Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:44 |

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Juventude and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS), and will be broadcast live on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The duel promises to shake up the table and test the squads at different times of the competition.


Coach Filipe Luís will be without three key players. Léo Ortiz is suspended, while Bruno Henrique is serving a 12-match suspension imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). The player's defense has already requested a stay of execution , but the player is injured. Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on his right foot, also remains out.


Furthermore, the list of absences could grow. Alex Sandro is doubtful due to a calf injury . Jorginho felt thigh pain during the week, and Varela returned from the Uruguayan national team with a groin strain.


PROBABLE LINEUPS

Date and time: Sunday, September 14, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time)


Location: Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul (RS)

Arbitration: Raphael Claus (SP)

Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)

VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

TEAM LINEUPS

Probable Youth (Coach: Thiago Carpini):

Jandrei; Reginaldo, Luan Freitas, Wilker Angel and Marcelo Hermes; Jadson, Caíque, Mandaca and Nenê (Lucas Fernandes); Veron and Taliari.

Probable Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luís):

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro); De La Cruz (Jorginho), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.


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Did it work out? Psychic predicts the winner of Flamengo vs. Juventude

The match at Alfredo Jaconi at 4pm this Sunday (14) brings together fans' expectations and even spiritual predictions about the teams' performance.

Juventude faces Flamengo at Alfredo Jaconi with spiritual predictions about the duel and a climate of revenge in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Juventude faces Flamengo at Alfredo Jaconi with spiritual predictions about the duel and a climate of revenge in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:29 |

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On Sunday afternoon (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), Juventude and Flamengo take to the field at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium , in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship . In the previous duel for the competition, Rubro-Negro drew with Grêmio 1-1, at Maracanã, and seeks to find the way to victories away from home.


Due to its relevance, the matchup has even sparked curiosity in the esoteric world. Luiz Filho, a well-known psychic from the YouTube channel "Renascer das Cartas," performed a deck reading for the match. According to him, Juventude " holds the Death card, a powerful card that symbolizes change and strategy, but also highlights potential flaws and mistakes in home plays ."


On the other hand, the team led by Filipe Luís received the "Hanged Man's card." For the seer, this means that the Mais Querido team "will not change its attacking style, but will act more cautiously and will need to work on its emotional side to avoid mistakes."


RECENT RECORDS

In the first round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo thrashed Juventude 6-0. Now, the team from Rio Grande do Sul is looking to maintain its strong record against the Rio de Janeiro team. "Mais Querido" needs a win to remain comfortably at the top of the table.


AND THEN?

After facing Juventude this Sunday (13), Mengão faces Estudiantes for the Copa Libertadores . The match will be valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the competition, held at Maracanã.


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Palmeiras beat Internacional and close in on Flamengo at the top - see table

With a dominant performance and three goals from Vitor Roque, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader and is close to the top of the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:07 |

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Palmeiras gave Internacional no chance and won 4-1 this Saturday (13), in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. The big name of the night was striker Vitor Roque , who scored three goals. With the result, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader Flamengo and puts itself in the fight for the top of the table.


From the opening whistle, Abel Ferreira's team exerted intense pressure and opened the scoring after just three minutes. After a corner kick, Felipe Anderson pounced on the loose ball and passed it to Vitor Roque, who finished with precision past goalkeeper Rochet .


INTENSE PRESSURE AND EFFICIENCY


The home team's dominance continued intensely. In the 23rd minute, a solo play by Flaco López found the ball in the path of Facundo Torres, who found Vitor Roque again to extend the lead . Five minutes later, in the 28th minute, Lucas Evangelista pounced on a rebound from Felipe Anderson's shot following a short corner kick to score the third goal for the Green and Whites.

Before halftime, in the 42nd minute, Vitor Roque shone once again, completing a pass from Gustavo Gómez and scoring Palmeiras' fourth goal, making it 4-0 in the first half. In the second half, with victory virtually assured, Palmeiras slowed down. Internacional, which had produced little up until then, managed to pull one back in the 26th minute.



PALMEIRAS CLOSES TO THE LEAD

With this result, Palmeiras reaches the same 21-game streak as the leader and reinforces its position as the main contender for the title. Vitor Roque's performance boosts the squad's confidence for the rest of the season.


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