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Tickets for Flamengo vs Vasco are sold out in almost all sectors of the Maracanã
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Former Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus has filed a lawsuit with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAD) in Portugal against Benfica . The dispute, registered this Wednesday (10), is a request for voluntary arbitration in labor matters due to alleged breach of contract . According to the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the issue concerns taxes that, according to the coach's representatives, should be paid by Benfica after the termination of the contract.
The lawsuit was confirmed by the TAD website itself, which lists Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus as the plaintiff, with Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Futebol, SAD as the defendant. In an official statement, Benfica commented on the case, and the coach's lawyer also explained the reasons for the lawsuit to the Portuguese newspaper A BOLA, assuring that there is no personal conflict between the parties . Currently without a club, Jorge Jesus is preparing to take over as manager of Al Nassr , a club in Saudi Arabia where Cristiano Ronaldo and Alex Telles play.
Jorge Jesus had two stints at Benfica. The first began in 2009/10 and ended in 2015, when the coach left the Luz club for rival Sporting . At the time, under Luís Filipe Vieira's presidency, there was a dispute between the parties.
Benfica demanded €14 million from the coach for alleged contractual damages— including the fact that he began working at Sporting while still under contract with the club and the alleged appropriation of club materials . Jesus, in turn, sought payment of his final salary. The parties settled the dispute out of court before the case went to trial.
After stints at Al Hilal and Flamengo — where he won the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles in 2019—Jorge Jesus returned to Benfica for the 2020/21 season . Expectations were high, but his performance fell short. The coach ultimately stepped down in December 2021, midway through his second season.
At the time, president Rui Costa and Jorge Jesus announced their departure together, sealing it with a hug during a press conference . The club informed the CMVM (Securities Market Commission) that it would continue paying the coach's salary until the end of his contract or until he took on a new professional commitment.
Although specific details of the new TAD action have not been released, the issue revolves around outstanding labor obligations. Jorge Jesus' defense denies any animosity toward Benfica , treating the process as a legal formality to resolve contractual issues.
La Plata Club faced River Plate in an Argentine football classic and was defeated in the last match before the game with Mengão
15 Set 2025 | 13:49 |
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In the last match before facing Flamengo , Estudiantes was defeated by River Plate 2-1 this Saturday (13), in La Plata , for the Argentine Championship , in the teams' last commitment before the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Both are now preparing to face Brazilian opponents.
The team led by Marcelo Gallardo will face Palmeiras, while Estudiantes will face Flamengo . River's clash takes place on Wednesday (17), in Buenos Aires. The Argentines from La Plata begin the duel against Mais Querido on Thursday (18), at Maracanã .
River started strong and opened the scoring after just 5 minutes , with Giuliano Galoppo, who played for São Paulo in Brazil. Shortly after, in the 12th minute, Nacho Fernández, formerly of Atlético-MG, doubled the lead.
Still in the first half, defender Martínez Quarta was sent off, leaving the visitors with ten men. Even so, Estudiantes barely capitalized on their numerical superiority and only managed to pull one back in stoppage time, thanks to a header from Santiago Núñez.
Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The first leg will be played at the Maracanã Stadium on September 18th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ .
This will be the ninth official matchup between the teams. In the eight previous meetings, Flamengo won three, drew four, and lost only one to the Argentines . The return leg will be in Argentina, deciding who advances to the semifinals.
The 17-year-old striker has been standing out in the red-black youth academy, with impressive performances and interest from the Spanish club, Barcelona and Ajax
15 Set 2025 | 13:31 |
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Flamengo has been consolidating its youth academy strength with impressive achievements, including two consecutive U-20 World Cup titles. In one of these championships, Flamengo defeated Barcelona on penalties , reinforcing the quality of its young talent.
Ryan Roberto , a 17-year-old striker, is currently considered one of Flamengo's top prospects. With 21 goals in 39 matches, according to Globo Esporte, the youngster is attracting interest from European soccer giants such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Ajax.
Flamengo is protecting its talents, but knows that retaining Ryan long-term could be challenging given his potential. The youngster's refined technique, speed, and efficient finishing impress both at home and abroad.
The athlete holds 50% of the economic rights with Flamengo , and there is an option to purchase an additional 20%, valued at approximately R$1.5 million . Ryan arrived at Rubro-Negro in 2023, won the Brasil Soccer Cup U-15 and stood out in several tournaments, including the Adidas Cup at Ninho do Urubu.
In addition to his club achievements, Ryan Roberto was called up to the Brazilian youth national team in 2023. His release clause abroad is €50 million (R$316 million), reflecting the value Flamengo places on its jewel.
Mengão stands out in the Championship not only because it is at the top of the competition, but also because it has outstanding numbers in all phases of the game.
15 Set 2025 | 13:23 |
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Flamengo remains firmly in the lead of the 2025 Brasileirão , supported by numbers that prove its strength across the board. The red-and-black team is the competition's top scorer, with 47 goals scored, and also the fewest goals conceded, having conceded only 10 so far . This balance between attack and defense has been a hallmark of the campaign.
In the creative department, Flamengo also stands out as the team that created the most clear-cut chances , totaling 54. Possession is another strong point, averaging 62.8% per game, demonstrating the team's control and tactical organization.
Their passing accuracy reinforces their superiority: they have 519 successful passes per match, a number unmatchable for their rivals . On offense, their average of six successful shots per game makes Flamengo a constant threat to any defense.
In addition to their offensive prowess, the team has gone 13 games without conceding a goal, demonstrating consistency and defensive solidity . Their collective performance is also reflected in their ratings: their average Sofascore rating is 7.12, the highest in the league.
Even though they are competing in the Libertadores, Flamengo's main objective is to win the Brazilian title . The next commitment, however, will be in the continental competition: on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Mais Querido faces Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
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