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18 Mar 2025 | 11:52 |
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rafinha, ex-flamengo and one and one Of the big names in Brazilian football in recent years, it is at the center of a controversy in Coritiba. According to reports from journalist Rogério Scarione, the right-back provided a misleading justification to be absent from a commitment of the club, alleging personal motives. However, it was caught participating in a festive tournament in Germany, which generated great internal discomfort. Target = "_ Blank"> Rafinha It had been released to resolve personal issues abroad, justifying their absence in the friendly against Santos, held last Sunday (16). However, the official version lost credibility after images of the player playing at Beckenbauer Cup, a commemorative tournament organized by Bayern Munich, surfaced. The discovery had an immediate impact within the Paraná club. Style = "Border: 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24);"> During the event in Germany, Rafinha was on the field alongside historical names such as Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben and Lothar Matthäus. The situation was even more uncomfortable for Coritiba, because while the defender participated in the festive tournament, his team was beaten 4-1 by Santos. The leakage of images caused great discomfort, both between the coaching staff and between the cast players. Style = "Border: 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24);"> Rafinha's decision to prioritize a festive event instead of being present in commitment to his team was considered a lack of respect for the board and their teammates. Coritiba, who already faces difficulties in the season, saw the internal crisis intensify with the revelation. Despite the negative repercussion, Rafinha's staff denied that he participated in the Beckenbauer Cup, but the images prove his presence in the tournament. It has a victorious history in Flamengo
Before this controversy, Rafinha was widely respected for his victorious trajectory, especially for the period in the Flamengo , where he won the Copa Libertadores and the Carioca Championship in 2019. His career also included tickets for Grêmio and São Paulo, besides having started in Coritiba himself. However, the way you dealt with this recent situation can affect your image and relationship with fans and leaders in Brazilian football.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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