
Soccer
25 Mar 2025 | 12:43 |
Signed in 2024 as one of the biggest reinforcements in northeastern football, Everton Ribeiro, formerly of Flamengo , continues to be a key player at Bahia. Captain and technical reference of the team, the midfielder finally lifted his first trophy with the club's shirt, consolidating his role as a leader on and off the field.
With a career marked by significant titles, the number 10 maintained his winning streak and celebrated the achievement alongside the fans. After the final whistle, the player highlighted the importance of the moment and the achievement of a great goal since his arrival at Esquadrão de Aço.
"You can't imagine how much I dreamed about this moment. Since the day I arrived, lifting a trophy for Bahia has been my biggest priority," said Everton Ribeiro.
MIDFIELDER DEDICATES THE TITLE TO THE FANS AND PAYS TRIBUTE TO BRUNO QUEIROZ
Thrilled with the achievement, Everton Ribeiro made a point of thanking everyone involved in the title, from the club's players and employees to the passionate Tricolor fans. The midfielder also paid tribute to Bruno Queiroz, a professional linked to Bahia who had his career marked by the club.
"I want to dedicate this achievement to God and my family, because without them I would be nothing. I also dedicate this title to the entire Tricolor Nation for their unconditional love. I dedicate the trophy to this deserving group and club, from the players to the day-to-day staff at the training center. Finally, I want to dedicate this achievement to the memory and fight of Bruno Queiroz, who always enters the field with us. It was for you, friend," declared the number 10.
A REFERENCE IN THE SQUAD, EVERTON RIBEIRO WANTS TO CONTINUE COLLECTING TROPHIES FOR TRICOLOR
Now with a title for Bahia , the midfielder shows even more ambition to continue winning trophies and building a successful career with the club. Accustomed to competing in major competitions and lifting trophies throughout his career, Everton Ribeiro wants to lead the Squad to new glories.
"Champions write their names in history, but multi-champions mark an era. That's what we want. Our ambition only increases after this first achievement," said the player.
Rubro-Negro's number 10 makes history in the Brasileirão, contributes with two assists and celebrates collective performance in the 3-1 victory
18 Ago 2025 | 15:26 |
"Happy, happy. I always try to contribute as much as I can on the field to the club , to keep it up there. It's a very impressive number, a big one. I didn't know it, but I'm so happy. We came here, we did our job, which was to get the three points, the most important thing is to stay up there," Arrascaeta told Flamengo TV .
The number 10 shone throughout the match. In the 12th minute of the first half, De Arrascaeta provided a pass for Pedro to open the scoring. In the second half, the Uruguayan left Plata in excellent position to extend the lead, demonstrating his ability to create plays and directly influence Mengão's result.
"Now, a little more on Wednesday, to get fit, to be 100%. It's a completely different competition, but reinforcing what we've been doing this year, in terms of style of play. Happy about that. First, getting the result . And, as I said, now it's time to leave everything on Wednesday," concluded the number 10.
Defender acknowledges mistake in goal conceded, values team's collective effort and details his return after right thigh injury in the Brazilian Championship
18 Ago 2025 | 15:15 |
After recovering from an injury to his right thigh, Danilo returned to the field in Flamengo's 3-1 victory over Internacional, this Sunday (17), for the Brazilian Championship. The defender came on in the second half and, even with the Mais Querido's triumph , he recognized a mistake in the play that resulted in the opponent's goal.
"Today, first of all, it's largely my responsibility, especially due to my lack of responsiveness there. So, certainly, I should have and must have done better on that play. But it's a very high-quality defense, they're Brazilian national team-level players , and each one plays their own game," Danilo stated in an interview.
Despite the individual error, the defender highlighted the team's collective performance, emphasizing the importance of the forwards and midfielders' pressure throughout most of the match. According to him, collective effort facilitates marking and strengthens defensive consistency.
" We also have to highlight the work of the rest of the team , because the forwards and midfielders apply relentless pressure throughout almost the entire match. This makes our job much easier, too , which is basically stopping plays when the ball isn't as clear, because our forwards, I think, and midfielders press hard and give a lot of themselves in this area. So, the credit goes to the whole team," Danilo concluded.
The defender had not played since July 21, when he injured his right hamstring. Having recovered, Danilo came on in the 22nd minute of the second half, replacing Léo Ortiz . In the 47th minute, Bernabei crossed into the box, and Danilo, in his marking, was unable to prevent Borré from shooting , who scored Internacional's goal.
The Rubro-Negro coach details the reasons that led to the decision not to include the Uruguayan player in the match against Internacional and praises the healthy competition.
18 Ago 2025 | 14:49 |
In the 3-1 victory over Internacional, Filipe Luís chose not to include Matías Viña among the squad. The Uruguayan full-back was left out of the match played on Sunday (17), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre. After the match, the coach explained the choice and commented on the competition for the position.
" Competition. Alex Sandro is doing very well, he's a starter for the national team. Ayrton Lucas was our best player at the Club World Cup. Honestly, leaving one of them out is difficult. All three are doing well. When you have so many players, the coach's heart breaks. Ayrton Lucas had a great performance. It's great to see the competition for the starting spot," Filipe Luís declared in a press conference.
Ayrton Lucas was named the starting left-back and remained on the field for the entire 90 minutes. The number 6 actively participated in the attacking plays, including the start of the move that resulted in Plata's goal, the Mais Querido's third of the match. Alex Sandro, also an option for the position, was on the bench.
Viña has been receiving opportunities since recovering from a serious injury. The Uruguayan caught the attention of fans with his physical strength and strong performances throughout the season , establishing himself as an important player for Mengão's left back.
Flamengo will face Internacional again on Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. With Matías Viña available, the team seeks to maintain its offensive performance and guarantee qualification for the next phase of the continental tournament.