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FORMER FLAMENGO, DIEGO ALVES COULD SIGN WITH BRAZILIAN GIANT - CHECK OUT

At 38 years old, the archer has been away from competition for over a year

Photo: Reproduction
Photo: Reproduction

20 Jun 2024 | 12:55 |

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Diego Alves, considered one of the best goalkeepers in the recent history of Flamengo, may be about to return to the pitch. The archer, who shone at Flamengo since his signing in 2017, accumulating many titles, is negotiating with Santos, according to information from Lucas Costa.


At 38 years old, Diego Alves has been away from football for more than a year. competitions. However, Santos' need to find a replacement for João Paulo, who suffered an injury and will be out until the end of the year, led the club to seek the signing of the experienced goalkeeper.



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TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO AND PERIOD OF INACTIVITY

Diego Alves left Flamengo after the board chose not to renew his contract. He later signed with Celta (ESP), but an injury during training prevented his debut. Since then, the goalkeeper has been without a club, although he has not officially announced his retirement.



ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS

With the urgent need to reinforce the squad, Santos contacted Diego Alves, with a view to signing him. The goalkeeper's experience and track record of success are factors that can contribute significantly to the team, especially at a critical moment in the season.


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Joke? ESPN commentator says Flamengo lost momentum at Maracanã

Analyst says that stadium renovations and elitism with excessive ticket price increases have eliminated the hostile atmosphere at Mengão.

ESPN journalist guarantees that Flamengo at Maracanã does not offer a hostile atmosphere to opponents - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
ESPN journalist guarantees that Flamengo at Maracanã does not offer a hostile atmosphere to opponents - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 15:14 |

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ESPN journalist André Galindo sparked debate by analyzing the current atmosphere at Maracanã , especially during Flamengo games . According to the commentator, the stadium has lost some of the intimidating atmosphere that characterized previous eras.


André Galindo, from ESPN: "At the old Maracanã, Flamengo was scary, but not anymore"


According to Galindo, the new Maracanã no longer commands the same respect from opponents as the old one. He recalled that, in the past, the pressure from the red-and-black fans made a difference on the field, something that seems to have weakened today.


" Flamengo at the New Maracanã is 'my house, your house.' There's no hostile atmosphere. At the old Maracanã, Flamengo was scary, but not anymore. The only stadium in Rio that can have a hostile atmosphere is São Januário . Other than that, no one can," he declared.

CRITICISM OF ORGANIZED FANS


The journalist also criticized the lack of synchronicity among organized fan groups. In his view, the lack of unity harms the atmosphere in the stands , previously considered one of the strongest in South America.

"Flamengo doesn't scare anyone in the stadium these days. The fans don't sing, the organized fans don't sing together; it's disorganized . At the old Maracanã, yes, the old Flamengo fans were scary, but nowadays they don't scare anyone," he added.

Senseless criticism

In the analysis, however, Galindo did not take into account important points: Flamengo remains alongside Mirassol as the only undefeated team at home in the 2025 Brasileirão. After the duel against São Paulo in the Brasileirão, the tricolor's coach, Hernán Crespo, even gave 'thanks to God' that he would not face Mais Querido again at Maracanã .

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Despite the criticism, Maracanã will be the stage for another decision. Next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo hosts Estudiantes (ARG) for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.


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Flamengo should have reinforcements for the clash with Estudiantes in the Libertadores

Players are expected to return to Mengão's starting lineup at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain unavailable for the decisive duel.

Bruno Henrique and Varela are expected to reinforce Flamengo against Estudiantes at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain out due to injuries - photo: reproduction
Bruno Henrique and Varela are expected to reinforce Flamengo against Estudiantes at Maracanã, while Jorginho and Alex Sandro remain out due to injuries - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 15:04 |

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Flamengo should have reinforcements for the clash this Thursday (17), at 9:30 pm, against Estudiantes , at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela are the main names that should return to the team after absences last Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the Brazilian Championship.


Bruno Henrique returns to the team after feeling pain and undergoing a load control, while Varela, who returned from the FIFA Date with pubalgia, trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be included in the match.


CONFIRMED SHORTAGES


Despite the returns, Flamengo will still have significant absences. Midfielder Jorginho suffered a muscle edema in his left thigh and will miss the match against Estudiantes . Alex Sandro continues to treat a left calf injury.

In addition, midfielder Pulgar is in the final stages of recovery from surgery on his right foot and will have at least two weeks of physiotherapy training before rejoining the squad.


PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo 's likely lineup for the match is: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.



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Flamengo's José Boto is ironic about Financial Fair Play: "They don't even know..."

Mengão director demanded that the CBF establish a system to prevent clubs from spending more than they earn and made a comparison with a club

José Boto says that many people don't understand what the Financial Fair Play measure is - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
José Boto says that many people don't understand what the Financial Fair Play measure is - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 14:08 |

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Discussions about implementing financial fair play in Brazilian football continue to rage behind the scenes. This time, Flamengo's football director, José Boto, once again urged the CBF to implement the system in the country .


Flamengo's José Boto quips: "Financial fair play is something we should all do at home"


" People talk a lot about financial fair play, but they often don't know what it is . Financial fair play is something we should all practice at home: not spending more than we have. The problem is that some clubs engage in unfair competition, spending money they don't have, and leaving debts outstanding, including with players signed almost two years ago," he said in an interview with UOL.


Boto also highlighted that FIFA adopts strict penalties in cases involving European clubs, and argued that the same approach should be applied in Brazil: "When it involves European clubs, like Leixões or Estrela Amadora, FIFA takes action and they can't register anyone until they pay . This needs to be done here as well, otherwise it's unfair competition," he added.

FLAMENGO ALSO CHARGES INTERNACIONAL


In addition to the fair play debate, Flamengo is also actively involved in the CBF's National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) . The club is suing Internacional for non-payment of Thiago Maia's purchase, which was made in 2024. The agreement was for €4 million (approximately R$25 million), divided into ten installments. However, almost two years later, with the midfielder already established in Porto Alegre, Flamengo has still not received the amounts owed.

WHAT IS FINANCIAL FAIR PLAY?

Financial fair play is a set of rules aimed at balancing clubs' finances, preventing them from spending more than they earn and avoiding excessive debt. Flamengo , which has been investing responsibly for years, is one of the supporters of this measure . On the other hand, clubs like Corinthians, Atlético-MG, and Botafogo could face difficulties in adapting to the system.


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