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04 Jan 2025 | 14:40 |
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Forward Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, revealed in an interview with TV Cruzeiro the reasons that led him to choose the Minas Gerais club at this stage of his career. The player highlighted his long-standing admiration for Cruzeiro, pointing out the size of the crowd and the strength of the shirt as determining factors for his decision.
“This should have happened before. I always saw myself playing for Cruzeiro”, stated the striker, highlighting that identification with the club goes beyond professional issues. According to him, the charm for the club and the fans has existed for years. Gabigol praised the passion of the Celestial fans, whose characteristic is to fill the stadiums in support of the team. For the attacker, this factor was crucial in his choice. "It's a huge crowd, which is always present. That makes all the difference for a player", he explained.
DECISION POINTS
Another point mentioned by the player was the beauty of Cruzeiro's uniform. According to Gabigol, the blue star-studded shirt always caught his attention, something that contributed to his decision to accept the club's proposal. “I always thought the shirt was beautiful, and that marked me from an early age,” said the athlete. The striker's statement suggests that going to Cruzeiro was already an old desire. Gabigol mentioned that the possibility of playing for the club could have materialized earlier, but that the current moment was ideal to make this dream come true.
ARRIVAL AND NEW COURSE ON THE CRUISEIRO
Now on Cruzeiro, the player said he was focused on helping the team achieve its goals. “I come to add and contribute with everything I have learned throughout my career. I want to bring joy to the fans and win titles”, he guaranteed. Gabigol has built a distinguished career in Brazilian football, with notable spells at clubs such as Santos and Flamengo.
At Flamengo, the striker established himself as one of the greatest scorers in the club's history and won important titles, such as the Libertadores. The transfer to Cruzeiro marks a new phase in Gabigol's career. The striker stated that he faces the challenge with enthusiasm and promised his commitment on the field. “Each game will be an opportunity to repay the fans’ affection and the club’s trust,” he said.
The player was unable to perform as expected at Mengão after his signing and the Galo coach is a fan of the athlete's football.
15 Set 2025 | 15:07 |
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Flamengo has already begun planning for next season and confirmed that Matheus Cunha, Pablo, and Cleiton will not have their contracts renewed . All three will leave the club at the end of their contracts. Other names are also on the list of possible departures. Everton Cebolinha, Michael, and Juninho are considered negotiable. The number 11, for example, is attracting interest from Grêmio for 2026.
Another case in question is defensive midfielder Allan. Coach Filipe Luís has prioritized other midfield options, and the player is open to a potential return to Atlético-MG , where he could re-team with Jorge Sampaoli. This information was released by journalist Guilherme Frossard, who covers the Galo news team.
With the transfer window in Brazil closed, any transfer activity will only be possible starting in January . Atlético-MG is closely monitoring the situation and is expected to consider a move. In 2023, Flamengo spent approximately R$43 million to sign Allan from Galo, at the request of Sampaoli, then the club's coach.
At the Rio de Janeiro club, however, Allan didn't replicate his performance in Belo Horizonte. Today, the defensive midfielder occupies a secondary position in Filipe Luís's squad . In the last round of the Brasileirão, Betano faced Grêmio, he sat on the bench for the entire match.
Even with the full focus on winning the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão, the board is already working toward 2026. The goal is to reduce the payroll by selling reserves and making room for a major signing in January , under the command of José Boto. Another unresolved issue is the retention of coach Filipe Luís. His current contract expires in December, and the club's first offer was rejected. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Former Flamengo and Monaco player, the full-back returns to Brazilian football with Remo after a serious injury and a year out, ensuring he is physically fit.
15 Set 2025 | 14:40 |
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Full-back Jorge, the new signing for Remo under executive director Marcos Braz , is experiencing a comeback in football. Discovered by Flamengo, he achieved national and international prominence, playing for clubs such as Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense, and even in Europe , playing for Monaco, Porto, and Basel.
In France, with Monaco, Jorge won a French Championship title. Returning to Brazil in 2023, he signed with Fluminense, but suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee , which sidelined him for a long period. He later played for CRB, but played few games, with his last official match taking place on September 15, 2024.
At the press conference held last week, Jorge stated that he was physically recovered and available to coach António Oliveira: “ I am feeling very well physically , clinically too, that is the most important thing, after a very serious injury that I had at Fluminense… Today I feel good.”
Jorge, ex-Flamengo, reveals the reason for his career break: "I wanted to breathe a little"
Jorge revealed that he chose to take some time away from football to reflect and distance himself from stressful environments: “ When I arrived in Rio, after this contract I had at CRB , I decided that I wanted to breathe a little, get away from some environments through football, because I really went through a lot of things that only God knows.”
With extensive national and international experience, Jorge was also called up to the Brazilian national team in 2017 , playing a friendly against Colombia at Botafogo's Nilton Santos Stadium. The full-back arrives at Remo determined to regain his rhythm and contribute to the team.
Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams
15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |
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Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .
Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"
"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.
The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.
"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.
With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.
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