
Soccer
04 Mai 2025 | 15:40 |
Brazilian Lucas Paquetá was the center of attention in the draw between West Ham and Tottenham , this Sunday (04), in the final stretch of the Premier League . After committing an infraction in the 28th minute of the second half, the midfielder received a yellow card and became emotional soon after, reaching tears on the field. The reaction moved teammates and opponents, who approached to offer support.
During the match, Paquetá showed consistent performance. The athlete, who was trained at Mais Querido, created a clear goal chance, had a 75% pass accuracy rate and participated in five defensive actions in 80 minutes of play . The game ended in a 1-1 draw, in yet another decisive chapter in the final stretch of the English championship.
Lucas Paquetá's emotional distress may be related to an investigation conducted by authorities in England. The athlete is suspected of having facilitated the application of yellow cards in four separate matches, in a possible scheme involving bookmakers. If the accusations are proven, the player could face significant penalties.
Revealed in the youth ranks of Flamengo , Lucas Paquetá gained international prominence after spells at European clubs and a constant presence in the Brazilian national team. The midfielder won the affection of the red-black fans before moving to European football, where he built a distinguished career at Lyon (FRA) and, currently, at West Ham (ENG).
While the Brazilian midfielder is going through a difficult time away from the English pitch, Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro this Sunday (04), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be held at the Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, with expectations of a good crowd and a strong red-black presence.
The Gaucho team is fighting to escape the relegation zone, while Mais Querido is looking to extend its lead at the top of the championship after 28 years without winning at the stadium.
10 Set 2025 | 18:41 |
Flamengo faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship . The leader of the competition arrives in Caxias do Sul to maintain the top of the table, while the rival from Rio Grande do Sul tries to add points to leave the relegation zone.
Juventude 's idol and technical reference, 44-year-old midfielder Nenê, made a point of highlighting the challenge of facing the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved ). For him, the match demands maximum attention from the entire Alviverde squad.
" It's one of the toughest games we've had this year. Motivation increases, focus increases. We have to be focused the whole time. This is a game decided by the details. If we slip up against high-quality players, they can decide the outcome at any moment," the athlete stated.
In the first round, the Red-Blacks thrashed their opponents 6-0, their biggest victory in the match . Even so, there's a taboo to be broken: Mengão hasn't won at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium since 1997. For Nenê, overcoming the Rio attack requires a well-executed tactical plan, with low and compact lines.
" Tactically, we need to be perfect. Stay close together, as a block . And when we have the ball, show our personality, press hard, and keep the ball away from our goal to try to score," he added.
Flamengo has 47 points and leads the Brasileirão, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro. A victory in Caxias do Sul will ensure they maintain their lead in the standings and keep their goal of winning the national title alive.
Bap will present feasibility studies and a new agreement with Rio City Hall regarding the Gasômetro site at a hybrid meeting of the Deliberative Council.
10 Set 2025 | 18:33 |
Flamengo's Deliberative Council will hold a hybrid meeting in Gávea next Wednesday (17) to discuss the progress of the project for its own stadium . The meeting, which begins at 6:30 pm, will allow both in-person and virtual participation, and should update council members on the technical studies on the Gasômetro site and the new agreement signed with Rio City Hall.
President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, will present detailed information on the land feasibility study, which is considered essential for determining the project's next steps. Additionally, council members will be able to learn more about the terms of the agreement signed with the City Hall and ask questions directly to the board.
In August, Bap met with Mayor Eduardo Paes to discuss the stadium. At the time, the land tenure agreement for the Gasômetro stadium was signed, ensuring that the Mais Querido club will remain committed to making construction possible . The agreement also extended important deadlines for the project's completion, giving the board more breathing room to make necessary adjustments.
The postponement was confirmed by Bap himself in an interview with the club's official channel. According to him, the requirements contained in the City Hall's public notice made it difficult to accelerate the schedule. Despite the obstacles, the director reinforced that the stadium dream remains firm and financially sustainable for Flamengo.
" There were a series of conditions imposed in the tender for the project to move forward . When evaluating these preconditions, we realized that these steps would not be simple, quick, or easy to fulfill. Therefore, it would not be feasible to open this stadium in 2029," stated the Flamengo president.
CBV releases initial tournament calendar and team led by Bernardinho prepares to seek fourth national title with reinforced squad
10 Set 2025 | 17:13 |
The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) announced this Tuesday (9) the dates and times of the first 11 rounds of the Women's Volleyball Super League . With this, Flamengo already knows its first opponents in the new season of the competition.
The red-and-black team's debut will be on October 20th, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Paulistano/Barueri, at the Tijuca Tennis Club Gymnasium, in Rio de Janeiro. In the second match, Flamengo faces Dentil Praia Clube, on the 31st of the same month, at Maracanãzinho.
20/10 – 6:30 pm: Sesc Flamengo x Paulistano/Barueri – Tijuca Tennis Club (SporTV)
09/12 – 9:00 pm: Fluminense x Sesc Flamengo – Hebraica Gymnasium (SporTV)
31/10 – 9:00 p.m.: Sesc Flamengo x Dentil/Praia Clube – Maracanãzinho (SporTV)
06/11 – 6:30 pm: Tijuca Tennis Club x Sesc Flamengo – Tijuca Tennis Club (SporTV)
14/11 – 6:30 pm: Sesc Flamengo x Brasília Volleyball – Tijuca Tennis Club (VBTV)
11/18 – 9:30 pm: Sancor Maringá Volleyball x Sesc Flamengo – Chico Neto Municipal Gymnasium (SporTV)
24/11 – 9:00 pm: Osasco Saint Christopher Health x Sesc Flamengo – José Liberati Gymnasium (SporTV)
28/11 – 9:00 p.m.: Sesc Flamengo x Gerdau Minas – Maracanãzinho (SporTV)
05/12 – 9:00 pm: Sesi Volleyball Bauru x Sesc Flamengo – Arena Paulo Skaf (SporTV)
12/12 – 9:00 pm: Sesc Flamengo x Renasce Sorocaba – Tijuca Tennis Club (SporTV)
12/19 – 6:30 pm: Mackenzie x Sesc Flamengo – Mackenzie Sports Club Gymnasium (VBTV)
Flamengo remains focused on preparing for the season. Bernardinho's team has already confirmed the signings of Tainara, Simone Lee, Masa Kiryu, Giovana, and Vivian . The club also attempted to sign opposite Rosamaria, a standout player for the Brazilian national team, but failed to secure a deal.