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Flamengo reopens negotiations to renew midfielder's contract until 2028
29 Ago 2025 | 17:29
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27 Jan 2025 | 14:15 |
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Lucas Paquetá was one of the central figures in the 1-1 draw between West Ham and Aston Villa this Sunday (26), in a match valid for the Premier League, at Villa Park. Acting as a false nine, the Brazilian showed good movement, contributed defensively and was praised by the fans, even without finding the net.
Aston Villa opened the scoring after just eight minutes of the first half, with Ramsey. However, the equalizer came in the 25th minute of the second half, when Emerson Palmieri scored with a header after a perfect cross from Edson Álvarez.
With the result, West Ham rose to 13th place, with 27 points , surpassing Manchester United. Aston Villa remains in eighth place, with 37 points, and has lost the chance to get closer to Chelsea and Bournemouth.
In the next round, the Hammers face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge , while Aston Villa visits Wolverhampton.
Paquetá wins praise for versatile performance
Even outside its natural position, Paquetá adapted well to Graham Potter's scheme and had a consistent performance. The shirt number 10 won contests for the top, almost scored with a bicycle in the first half and created important opportunities, including a clear finish in the final stage that went close to the goal.
However, the moment of greatest frustration came in the final minutes, when Paquetá found the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside at the beginning of the play. Still, the Brazilian's performance pleased the fans, who used social media to ask for more opportunities for him as an improvised center forward.
“Paquetá should be our nine. He presses very well and plays creatively, even outside the midfield. Furthermore, it was efficient from above”, wrote a fan. Another commented: “We need a center forward, but Paquetáplayed a good rolewhile improvised.”
West Ham improve under Graham Potter
Gradually, Graham Potter seeks to implement his gaming philosophy at West Ham. In the second half against Aston Villa, the team showed evolutionand was close to the turnaround, but the draw frustrated the ambitions of improving the position in the table.
Despite the difficulties, the London team continues to look for reinforcements to solve specific problems, such as the lack of a professional center forward. Meanwhile, Paquetá has shown himself to be a reliable option to play different roles in Potter's scheme.
The next challenge, against Chelsea, will be another important test for the Hammers, who are trying to find stability in the season.
Recently signed by Mengão, the player is part of Néstor Lorenzo's squad for the decisive games against Bolivia and Venezuela, which will determine the team's future.
29 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Newly arrived at Flamengo, midfielder Jorge Carrascal was called up by the Colombian national team for the last two rounds of the South American World Cup Qualifiers. The list was released this Friday (29) by the Colombian Football Federation and coach Néstor Lorenzo.
Besides Carrascal, only one other Brazilian soccer player was called up: Bahia's Santiago Arias. In total, the 26 players called up are spread across 12 different countries , reinforcing the Colombian national team's international reach.
The Colombian national team will play its final two qualifiers in September. On the 4th, it faces Bolivia in Barranquilla. Next, it travels to face Venezuela at the Monumental Stadium in Maturín.
Currently in 6th place with 22 points, Colombia holds the final spot for direct qualification to the World Cup . The outlook is balanced: a string of victories could vault them into the top spots, but slip-ups could prove costly , as Venezuela (18 points) and Bolivia (17 points) still dream of qualifying.
Unlike Brazil, which has already secured its spot and is using the final matches as a time for coach Carlo Ancelotti's observations, Colombia is playing for its future participation in the World Cup. If it doesn't win, it could finish in 7th place , a position that only qualifies for the intercontinental playoff organized by FIFA .
The number 10 of the Most Beloved received a gift at Ninho do Urubu after reaching 78 assists in the Brazilian Championship, surpassing historic names such as Pelé and Zico
29 Ago 2025 | 17:56 |
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In addition to the youngsters revealed at the base, Uruguayan Giorgian De Arrascaeta was also honored this Friday (29) at Ninho do Urubu. The midfielder reached a historic mark by becoming the player with the most assists in the history of the Brazilian Championship, surpassing established idols of national football.
Currently with 78 assists, the number 10 surpassed stars like Marcelinho Carioca, Edmundo, Dudu, Pelé, Zico, and Éverton Ribeiro. For this achievement, he received a commemorative plaque from football director José Boto, in recognition of his career and impact on Brazilian football. Of his total, 60 assists were for Cruzeiro , while another 18 were recorded for Cruzeiro between 2015 and 2018.
This season, Arrascaeta has played 41 matches, scored 16 goals, and provided 13 assists. Since joining the Rio de Janeiro club, only in 2021 has he failed to reach double figures in both goals and assists. So far, he has 102 assists in all competitions for the red-and-black team.
Flamengo has resumed negotiations with midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta to extend his contract, currently valid until December 2026. The club intends to ensure the continuity of one of the most decisive athletes in the squad , a central piece in recent achievements.
The next commitment will be this Sunday (1), at 4 pm, against Grêmio, at Maracanã , for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The Uruguayan will have another opportunity to further increase the numbers that already place him in the history of the tournament and reinforce his weight in the Mengão squad.
After being cleared of misconduct charges by the English FA, the midfielder has once again attracted interest in the European market. West Ham's millionaire value
29 Ago 2025 | 17:40 |
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Tottenham, Crystal Palace, and Manchester City are monitoring the situation of Lucas Paquetá, a West Ham standout and highly valued player in English football. The move comes shortly after the player was acquitted of misconduct charges involving sports betting.
The London club, however, has no intention of facilitating the midfielder's departure and has set a price of £60 to £70 million to release him . This figure is considered out of reach for most clubs at the moment, which could hinder any concrete approach.
At the start of the current season, Paquetá was offered a transfer to Flamengo through his representatives. At the time, West Ham was asking for around £30 million, but negotiations stalled due to the ongoing legal process . Today, the situation is different, as the player has established himself as one of the key players in the English squad.
A possible return to Rio de Janeiro football could have been considered in a different context, but the club has already strengthened its squad with Samuel Lino, Samu, and Emerson Royal, which reduces the immediate need to invest in another midfielder . Even so, it's not ruled out that there may be room for a rapprochement at some point in the future.
Despite the obstacles, the desire of both parties remains alive. Paquetá has expressed his affection and desire to wear the red-and-black jersey again on other occasions , while the club also dreams of having the athlete back. For now, it's a distant possibility, but not ruled out.
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