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05 Mai 2025 | 08:55 |
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Even defending the colors of Cruzeiro , Gabigol maintains a close relationship with Jorge Jesus , the coach with whom he lived the peak of his career between 2019 and 2020 , at Flamengo . The connection remains alive thanks to the friendship between Jesus and Leonardo Jardim , the striker's current commander at the Minas Gerais club.
After Cruzeiro's 2-1 victory over Flamengo, last Sunday (04), at Mineirão, Gabigol revealed in an interview with CazéTV that he has frequent conversations with the former red-black coach.
“My relationship with Mister (Leonardo Jardim) is incredible, one of the best I’ve ever had. We talk a lot. Also because Jorge Jesus is a good friend of his , we make calls and talk to Jorge. Our relationship is incredible . I want to play always, but I respect the coach’s decision and I hope to have more opportunities,” said the striker.
He was the best coach I ever worked with..."
Gabigol also commented on the possibility of Jorge Jesus taking over the Brazilian National Team . Although he praised the Portuguese, he said he did not have any concrete information on the matter.
“I don’t know anything. This job is not mine. Of course I would like it to be, he was the best coach I worked with. But I can’t say much because I never worked with other names. I never spoke to Ancelotti , I never used my Italian with him ,” he joked.
Jorge Jesus, who has been free on the market since leaving Al Hilal, was considered to take over the Brazilian national team. However, according to columnist Lauro Jardim from the newspaper O Globo, the coach was vetoed by Neymar's father during a meeting with the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues.
The veto was reportedly related to old disputes. In Saudi Arabia , Jorge Jesus stated that Neymar was not in ideal physical condition , which contributed to the number 10's departure from the club. The statement was not well received by the player's family.
The CBF, in turn, denied any interference from the Neymar family in the process of choosing the new coach. In an official note sent to the journalist, the entity declared that the last contact between Ednaldo Rodrigues and Neymar da Silva Santos took place in November 2024, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, and that there was no subsequent conversation .
“Any statement that suggests the participation of the player Neymar's father in decisions related to the Brazilian National Team is absolutely untrue ,” the statement said.
An idol of the red-and-black fans, Jorge Jesus has already publicly expressed his desire to coach a national team . His dream is to win a World Cup , and, according to him, the two most viable paths would be Portugal or Brazil.
The teams that qualify from the two clashes will face each other in the quarter-finals of the competition and the return duels will take place this Wednesday (20)
20 Ago 2025 | 10:13 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. In addition to the Brazilian duel, the round also features the clash between Estudiantes (ARG) and Cerro Porteño (PAR) , at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium. The winners of the two series will face each other in the quarterfinals.
Estudiantes opens the doubleheader by hosting Cerro Porteño at 7 p.m. The Argentine team won the first leg 1-0 and therefore has the advantage of a draw to advance. Having the right to play at home, the Argentine club is the clear favorite in this match.
Next up, at 9:30 p.m., Internacional vs. Flamengo will play. Filipe Luís's team has the advantage after winning the first leg, also 1-0 , at Maracanã, with a goal from Bruno Henrique. Thus, Internacional can also draw to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the competition.
The only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. Emerson Royal is doubtful : the full-back missed the last Brasileirão match after suffering an ankle sprain, but traveled with the team.
The match between Flamengo and Internacional will be broadcast on Globo (free-to-air TV), ESPN (pay TV), and Disney+ (streaming) . Mengão only needs a draw to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. If Flamengo wins by one goal, the match will go to penalties.
The Gunners coach was grateful for the time he had with the midfielder on his team and once again wished him luck in his time at Mengão.
20 Ago 2025 | 09:10 |
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One of Flamengo's biggest moves in 2025 was the signing of Jorginho, formerly of Arsenal (ENG). The number 21 quickly adapted to Filipe Luís's system and has already established himself as a starter in the Flamengo midfield. In an interview with ESPN, coach Mikel Arteta, who managed the Italian-Brazilian in England, recalled conversations with the player before his transfer to the Rio de Janeiro club .
Arteta talks about Jorginho at Flamengo: "He had a very clear desire to end his career in Brazil"
"We had several conversations to understand how far we wanted to go together, or not. He was very clear about his desire to finish his career in Brazil; he was waiting for an opportunity. When it came, I saw him very convinced, at every level ," Arteta said, before adding:
"First on a personal level, with his family, and then on a professional level, returning to compete in the country of his birth. It was an honor for me to have him here. I made the most of my day-to-day life with him, not only as a player , but also as a person and a leader . I wish him all the best," concluded the coach.
Flamengo officially announced Jorginho's arrival in June 2025, with the Club World Cup in mind. The club didn't have to pay Arsenal, as the player had already terminated his contract with the English club . Since then, the midfielder has played 13 games, scored one goal, and provided two assists.
With Jorginho available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores . Mengão only needs a draw to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Mengão has a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the round of 16 of the competition and needs at least a draw
20 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |
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Flamengo continues its search for another Copa Libertadores title and will decide its place in the quarterfinals this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio. The second leg of the round of 16 will be broadcast on open TV .
On Rede Globo, the match will be narrated by Everaldo Marques and commentated by Maestro Júnior and Caio Ribeiro , who both played for Flamengo during their professional careers. It's worth noting that the network also broadcast the first match.
In addition to Globo, ESPN will broadcast the match on cable TV, while Disney+ will stream the game, just like it did at Maracanã. For the Disney group, Rogério Vaughan will be narrating the match, with commentary from Paulo Calçade and Zinho , formerly of Flamengo .
Coach Filipe Luís will have only one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. The doubt is Emerson Royal, who traveled with the delegation to Porto Alegre . The full-back did not play in the match between Flamengo and Internacional for the Brasileirão, last Sunday (17), but could be included if he is cleared by the medical department after treating a sprained ankle.
In the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs a draw at Beira-Rio to advance to the quarterfinals of the continental competition. If Internacional wins by one goal, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout .
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