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Former Flamengo player Diego Ribas comments on low attendance at Maracanã: "It's not normal"

Even with Mais Querido's 6-0 win, the absence of fans drew attention and reinforced the debate about closed sectors

Diego Ribas comments on low attendance at Maracanã and defends unity between management and fans after 6-0 defeat of Juventude - photo: reproduction
Diego Ribas comments on low attendance at Maracanã and defends unity between management and fans after 6-0 defeat of Juventude - photo: reproduction

17 Abr 2025 | 12:21 |

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Despite the impressive 6-0 victory over Juventude in the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship, the low attendance at Maracanã was one of the highlights outside the four lines. During the broadcast of the match, former player and TV Globo commentator Diego Ribas commented on the situation and reinforced the need for dialogue between the board and fans to improve the atmosphere in the stands.


As also occurred in the previous match against Internacional, some sectors of the stadium, such as the Upper East and Upper South, remained blocked for ticket sales. The measure, taken by the club's management with the aim of reducing expenses with the match's operation , ended up limiting fans' access to Maracanã, generating dissatisfaction on social media.


CRITICISM BY DIEGO RIBAS
It's uncomfortable to see Maracanã like this..."


- It's not normal (the low attendance at the game). It's uncomfortable to see Maracanã like this on a Flamengo game day. I believe it's worth the effort of all parties to resolve this situation somehow - said Diego, during the Globo broadcast.

DEFENDER DANILO TALKS ABOUT EMPTY STANDS


In the mixed zone after the game, defender Danilo , who scored one of the goals in the rout, also addressed the issue . According to him, “it is always better to play with a full Maracanã”, and added that he hopes to see more fans in the stands in the next rounds of the competition.

- Flamengo's fans are a cultural issue. They go beyond Flamengo , beyond the city and state of Rio de Janeiro. It's really much better to play with a full Maracanã. Flamengo belongs to the people - said Danilo in the mixed zone.
- I hope this situation can be resolved in the best possible way. I have no idea how, but I hope our board and whoever is in charge can find a good way so that Maracanã can be full as many times as possible - , concluded the defender.


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Watch Flamengo vs Mirassol live on the 19th round of the Brasileirão

Mengão hosts Leão this Saturday (9) at 6:30 pm and needs the victory to remain in first place in the Brazilian table

Watch the duel between Flamengo x Mirassol live for the 19th round of the Brasileirão 2025 - Photo: Reproduction/Extra
Watch the duel between Flamengo x Mirassol live for the 19th round of the Brasileirão 2025 - Photo: Reproduction/Extra

09 Ago 2025 | 16:29 |

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Today is an important game day for Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship . Mengão hosts Mirassol in the 19th round, and last of the first half, of the Brasileirão this Saturday (9) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). Mais Querido needs the victory to remain in first place in the table , while Leão wants to enter the G4 of the competition.


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POSSIBLE PREMIERE


One of the possible new players is Jorge Carrascal , who did not play in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG due to not being registered, but is available for the Brasileirão. The Colombian is available to coach Filipe Luís for the first time since his arrival at Flamengo .


EMBARRASSMENTS

Coach Filipe Luís will be without key players for the match : Danilo, with a hamstring injury in his right thigh; De La Cruz, who is doing strength and mobility work at the gym due to a knee injury; and Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, following an injury during the Club World Cup. Meanwhile, Jorginho is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.


RETURNS

On the other hand, there will be important reinforcements . Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique, who were on weight training due to pain and fatigue , trained normally in recent days and are available again. The former competes for a spot with Plata, while the latter could play as a false nine. Michael, who has recovered from a left ankle injury, is also returning, but is expected to start on the bench.


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Former Flamengo player Léo Duarte is in the sights of a rival from Rio de Janeiro

The defender left Mengão for Milan in 2019, but never established himself in the elite of European football and could be back in Rio de Janeiro.

Former Flamengo player, Léo Duarte is in Vasco's sights and may be returning from Rio de Janeiro - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Former Flamengo player, Léo Duarte is in Vasco's sights and may be returning from Rio de Janeiro - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

09 Ago 2025 | 15:30 |

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Vasco is interested in signing defender Léo Duarte , currently with İstanbul Başakşehir in Turkey, to bolster its defense for the remainder of the season . The information was released by the Canak Vasco portal, in partnership with VDG-Cast.


BUSINESS IS CONSIDERED DIFFICULT


Despite the interest, negotiations are seen as difficult. Léo Duarte is a regular starter and a key player for the Turkish club, making a quick release unlikely. The defender has already played 174 matches for Başakşehir, scoring two goals and providing four assists.


Vasco is also monitoring other defensive players, including Colombian Carlos Cuesta. The board is looking to expand its options to address one of the main needs of Fernando Diniz's squad : the arrival of an experienced defender.

PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO


Revealed in Flamengo 's youth ranks, Léo Duarte left the club in 2019. During his time playing for Rubro-Negro, he won two Campeonato Carioca titles (2017 and 2019) . The defender worked for about a month with Jorge Jesus before being sold to Milan (ITA), his first European club.

In Europe, he failed to establish himself at Milan and was loaned to İstanbul Başakşehir, who later acquired his rights permanently . He's currently enjoying a good run of form in Turkish football, which makes Vasco's move difficult.



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Flamengo vs Barcelona U-20: Mengão's reinforcement confirmed for the World Cup

Player 'selects' for the match against the Catalans that could mark the second title of Mais Querido in the international competition

Matheus Gonçalves makes himself available for Flamengo vs Barcelona in the U-20 World Cup - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Matheus Gonçalves makes himself available for Flamengo vs Barcelona in the U-20 World Cup - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

09 Ago 2025 | 13:30 |

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The Ninho boys are in the final stretch of preparation for the U-20 World Cup final . On August 23, Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) at 4:30 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã. Among the standouts, Matheus Gonçalves has already made himself available for the duel .


On social media, the club released promotional art for the match featuring the midfielder . Matheus reposted the post, reinforcing expectations that Bruno Pivetti will be used in the final. The midfielder was part of the U-20 World Cup-winning team last season, with the victory over Olympiacos.


MATHEUS GONÇALVES' SITUATION AT FLAMENGO


The player was close to being traded to Cruzeiro and even reached an agreement with Pedro Lourenço, president of the Minas Gerais State Football Association (SAF). However, Flamengo opted to keep him. Without many opportunities under Filipe Luís, Matheus asked to play for the under-20s , where he excelled and returned to the professional squad.

Matheus Gonçalves remains one of the main names for a possible departure from Flamengo . Besides Cruzeiro, Red Bull Bragantino has also expressed interest in signing the midfielder. On the international market, CSKA Moscow has already signaled to Mengão that it intends to make an official offer in the coming days.


NEXT GAME

Even with the focus on the U-20 World Cup, Matheus Gonçalves remains available for the main team and may be related to the match against Mirassol , this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. The broadcast will be exclusive to Premiere, via pay-per-view.


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