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19 Ago 2025 | 21:26
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In a football scenario permeated by cold statistics and numbers that often obscure the shine of true trajectories of overcoming, Paulinho's case emerges as a captivating story of resilience and determination. Edmundo, on his program, revealed an intriguing narrative about the player's refusal to return to Flamengo, giving space to a deeper analysis of the meaning behind the apparently unfavorable data.
THE REJECTED WHO REBORN: DEMYTHIFYING THE NUMBERS
By stating that "the numbers lie", Edmundo opens a window to understanding Paulinho's recent journey. The player, once offered to Vasco, was turned down due to unflattering statistics over the last two years. However, Edmundo warns that judging a player's quality solely by numbers can be misleading. Paulinho, far from being an athlete with mediocre performance, went through a challenging period after knee surgery, which kept him away from the field for almost two years during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
A CHOICE BASED ON RESPECT: FLAMENGO REFUSED FOR LOVE OF VASCO
The turnaround in Paulinho's career takes on more intriguing contours when Edmundo reveals that the player, upon returning to Brazil, turned down a proposal from Flamengo. Surprisingly, the refusal was not related to sporting reasons, but rather a gesture of respect for Vasco. The athlete's brother would have confided in Edmundo that Paulinho declined the red-black offer as a way of honoring Vasco's roots.
THE TRIUMPH OF OVERCOMING: BRAZILIAN SELECTION, ARTILLERY AND HIGHLIGHTS IN THE BRASILEIRÃO
< Contrary to statistics and conventional logic, Paulinho chose Atlético-MG as his destination. This decision, although it surprised some, became a crucial turning point in his career. The player not only recovered his form, but also regained a place in the Brazilian team, where he stood out as top scorer and a prominent figure in the Brasileirão.
EDMUNDO'S LESSON: BEYOND SCOUTS, SENSITIVITY IN EVALUATION< /p>
Edmundo's analysis not only challenges the conventional narrative, but also offers a valuable lesson about evaluating talent in football. When warning that "if you only rely on numbers, on scouts, you will make a lot of mistakes", he highlights the importance of considering the human and contextual aspects behind the raw data. Paulinho's story is an eloquent reminder that a player's true value often transcends quantitative metrics.
CONCLUSION: BEYOND STATISTICAL LINES, A NARRATIVE OF RESILIENCE
In a A sport where numbers often dictate the conversation, Paulinho's saga emerges as a narrative of resilience that defies expectations. His refusal to join Flamengo out of respect for Vasco, his triumphant return to the Seleção and his outstanding role in the Brasileirão are chapters of a story that transcends the cold lines of statistics. Paulinho, far from being defined by isolated numbers, personifies the essence of football as a human journey full of challenges, sacrifices and, above all, unexpected triumphs.
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The new agreement will bring the Rio de Janeiro club R$268 million per year and positions the team among the biggest contracts in world football with the betting house.
19 Ago 2025 | 23:38 |
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Flamengo's Deliberative Council approved, this Tuesday (19), the master sponsorship contract with Betano , one of the global leaders in sports betting. The link will begin on August 20, 2025 and will remain valid until December 31, 2028 , guaranteeing the club R$268 million per season. The agreement is considered the largest ever signed in national football.
The partnership includes brand exposure on the uniforms of the professional team and also on Olympic sports such as volleyball, basketball, and women's soccer. Additionally, the company will be featured on Flamengo TV content, expanding commercial integration and global visibility. The board emphasizes that the agreement is not limited to financial support, but opens doors to new business opportunities.
With values comparable to those of European football giants, the contract brings Flamengo closer to clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona. For comparison, Flamengo's partnership surpasses sponsorships from clubs like Ajax, whose partnership with Ziggo generates only €8 million (approximately R$51 million) per year. This amount places the Brazilian team in 10th place in the world rankings for largest sponsorship deals.
This Wednesday (20), at 8:30 am, president Luiz Eduardo Baptista , known as Bap, will be live on Flamengo TV alongside Guilherme Augusto Figueiredo, General Director of Betano Brasil. The conversation will be led by João Guilherme and will cover the details of the negotiation considered historic.
The striker is accompanying the delegation to Porto Alegre for the match against Internacional, but is experiencing a period of uncertainty and low minutes.
19 Ago 2025 | 22:44 |
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Striker Juninho traveled with the Flamengo squad to Porto Alegre, where the team faces Internacional this Wednesday (20) , for the decisive clash of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. However, the player's use is not yet confirmed . Out of the last match against Colorado for the Brazilian Championship, the center forward lost space in recent weeks and was not related in three consecutive games, including the first leg duel at Maracanã.
Internally, the club's board is evaluating the athlete's future, as he has received inquiries from Saudi Arabian football clubs, with loan proposals rejected by the club. Previously, Juninho was close to a move to Sevilla earlier this year.
Negotiations, however, were halted after coach Filipe Luís intervened, contacting the striker to convince him to join Mengão's project. The investment was substantial: R$37.2 million to acquire the number 23, who currently has no place on the team.
In 2025, Juninho played 22 matches for Flamengo , scoring just three goals and providing no assists. He played 726 minutes that season, almost always sporadically used by Filipe Luís. In the Carioca Championship, he appeared in eight matches and scored two goals.
He has already played six times in the Brasileirão, without finding the net. In the Libertadores, he played four games and scored one goal , while in the national cups and the Club World Cup, he failed to stand out.
Colorado will have important reinforcements such as Alan Patrick and Carbonero to face Flamengo in a decisive duel at Beira-Rio
19 Ago 2025 | 21:40 |
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Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.
The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.
Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.
Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet
Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei
Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão
Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia
Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata
Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia
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