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24 Abr 2025 | 13:21 |
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Since retiring from the pitch in 2022, Diego Ribas has been exploring new avenues outside the pitch. The former midfielder, who made his mark with Flamengo, assured in a recent interview with the Zona Rubro-Negra channel that he has no plans to take on a coaching role at the moment. Despite maintaining his connection with football, he made it clear that he is satisfied with the current direction of his career.
I'm very proud of Filipe..." - said Diego Ribas
“Maybe one day, but not now. I love football, I like the leadership and people management aspects, but I’m happy with what I do today. I work as a mentor, I give lectures, I’m an entrepreneur. This has fulfilled me,” said the former player, who ended his career as a professional athlete wearing the red-and-black jersey.
During the conversation, Diego also commented on the beginning of Filipe Luís's career as the coach of Mais Querido. A long-time teammate, who has worked together at Atlético de Madrid and the Gávea club, Diego did not hold back on positive words for his friend . “I am very proud of Filipe . He is exceeding all expectations. We already knew he had everything to be a great coach, but what he is showing now is enchanting”, highlighted the former number 10, reinforcing his confidence in the team's new commander.
Even without thinking about following in Filipe Luís 's footsteps on the bench, Diego continues to closely follow the world of football. His focus is now more on developing people and working off the field, in roles as a mentor and speaker, which keeps him connected to the essence of the sport.
Diego emphasized that he prefers, at this moment, to contribute indirectly to football, encouraging other professionals and sharing his experience on and off the pitch. “The passion is still there, it just changed its format” , he summarized. Diego Ribas arrived at Flamengo in 2016 and was an important player in one of the most successful phases in the club’s recent history. He spent seven seasons wearing the red-and-black jersey, accumulating titles, prominence and identification with the fans.
Mengão faces the Spanish team in the U-20 Intercontinental Championship at Maracanã; see dates, prices, and available ticket sectors.
09 Ago 2025 | 00:00 |
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Seeking its second consecutive title, Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) on August 23rd at 4:30 pm at the Maracanã Stadium in the U-20 Intercontinental Cup. The match pits the U-20 Libertadores champion against the UEFA Youth League winner in a match that promises a large crowd. The 2025 Maracanã Package will not be valid for this event.
Fans who are members of the Nation Without Borders plan will be able to purchase up to two priority tickets, as long as they have not used the benefit during the season. Sales will occur in waves, beginning on August 11th , and will be open to the general public starting August 14th, through the official website ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
11/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 1 (1 star) / Nation Without Borders
11/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 1
12/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)
12/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)
13/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)
13/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 3
August 14th – 10am: General Public Online / Free Online Tickets
20/08 – 10am: Physical Points of Sale / Collection of Free Tickets in Person
23/08 – 4pm: End of online sales
TICKET PRICES FOR ALL SECTORS OF THE STADIUM
North, South and Upper East (red-black sectors)
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 11.25
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 15.75
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 18.00
General Public: R$ 45.00 (half price: R$ 22.50)
Lower East and Lower West (red-black sectors)
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 13.75
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 19.25
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 22.00
General Public: R$ 55.00 (half price: R$ 27.50)
Visitor Sector – South (Gate B)
General Public: R$80.00 (half price: R$40.00)
Maracanã Mais offers a unique experience for fans, including lunch or dinner, dessert, and an open bar with non-alcoholic beverages. Located in the west sector, the venue offers greater comfort and reserved seating.
Values:
Maraca Nation 1: R$ 131.25
Maraca Nation 2: R$ 153.75
Maraca Nation 3: R$ 165.00
General Public: R$ 300.00 (half price: R$ 187.50)
Mais Querido has registered five reinforcements for the round of 16 of the international competition and will face Internacional next week at Maracanã.
08 Ago 2025 | 23:51 |
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Flamengo confirmed, this Friday (8), the list of athletes registered for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América. Among the news are Jorginho, Saúl, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino and Carrascal , reinforcements signed in the last two windows - including the one that preceded the Club World Cup and the current one.
To make room for new names, Flamengo removed Felipe Lima, Jorge Mora, Rayan Lucas, as well as Gerson and Wesley, who were recently traded. The Rubro-Negro's first challenge in this phase will be against Internacional , next Wednesday (14), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
The return leg is scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio. If they qualify, the club may make further roster changes before the quarterfinals. It's worth noting that Mais Querido is still searching for another striker to replace Pedro.
Goalkeepers: Rossi, Lucas Furtado, Matheus Cunha, Dyogo Alves, Leo Nannetti
Defenders: Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Danilo, Cleiton, Da Mata, Carbone, Iago, João Victor
Right-backs: Varela, Emerson Royal, Daniel Sales, Gusttavo
Left-backs: Ayrton Lucas, Viña, Alex Sandro
Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Saul, De la Cruz, Jorginho, Allan, Evertton Araujo, Pablo Lucio, João Alves, Luiz Felipe
Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Lorran, Matheus Gonçalves, Guilherme, Lucas Vieira, Joshua, Jheferson
Forwards: Luiz Araujo, Pedro, Everton Cebolinha, Samuel Lino, Juninho, Bruno Henrique, Michael, Plata, Felipe Teresa, Shola, Wallace Yan, Camargo, Douglas
Before the duel for the continental competition, the team led by Filipe Luís has a commitment for the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (9), Flamengo receives Mirassol, at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of Serie A.
Leão goes to Maracanã to face Mengão defending a long period of invincibility and being able to enter the G4 of the Brasileirão
08 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo and Mirassol face each other this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro arrives at the clash after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil, with the mission of winning to maintain the leadership of the competition. On the other side, they will have an opponent motivated by a campaign above all expectations .
Flamengo has 37 points, the same number as Cruzeiro, but leads on goal difference (24 to 19) and still has a game in hand over the Minas Gerais team. A victory at Maracanã will guarantee the Rio de Janeiro club the top of the table at the end of the first round .
Mirassol, meanwhile, is the big revelation in this Série A. In its debut season, the São Paulo team sits fifth with 28 points— the result of seven wins, seven draws, and only two losses in 16 matches . Interestingly, it's the team with the fewest losses in the championship, along with Flamengo . With a victory, the newcomer could enter the top four of the competition.
If Flamengo wins this Saturday, it will end Mirassol's three-month unbeaten streak. The São Paulo team's last loss was to Red Bull Bragantino on May 5th . Since then, Rafael Guanaes's team has won six and drawn three, with an impressive 77% success rate.
Initial projections pointed to a relegation battle, due to an experienced squad, an average age over 29, and several well-known names, such as midfielder Gabriel, formerly of Flamengo . However, the team's performance in the first round exceeded expectations: third-best attack (27 goals) and sixth-best defense (16 conceded), in addition to good results against more popular opponents.
Despite this, the strategy against Flamengo should follow the usual visiting team strategy at Maracanã: a defensive posture, deep lines, and a reliance on counterattacks . Flamengo, in turn, should control possession and look for spaces to create the chances that will secure the victory.
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