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EX - FLAMENGO REVEALS ADDICTIONS DUE TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND SENDS A MESSAGE TO YOUNG PLAYERS

The former Rubro Negro midfielder also spoke about football responsibilities

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

11 Jan 2024 | 08:31 |

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The 2024 season is about to start. This way, the players continue to enjoy the last days of their vacation, as is the case of ex-Flamengo player Arturo Vidal, who is without a team. The steering wheel revealed in a live broadcast the problems with alcohol addiction in the past and warned today's young people to be more responsible.


"Now we are at zero, zero alcohol. Before, it wasn't crazy either, it was when we could. People They're not in everyday life, they see what's on the news. Do you think if it was like people say, I'd be on the best teams in the world, in Europe winning the championship every year? Maybe if you drink every day you'll be screwing yourself, but if you do it once a month it's okay", said Vidal, in a live on Twitch.


"You have to drink alcohol when you're champion, to be able to have fun. To this level, you can't give yourself an advantage, but I think all players serve when they can", concluded the Chilean. The midfielder sent a message that young people need to be more focused on football.


VIDAL'S PASS WITH FLAMENGO

The Chilean midfielder arrived at Mais Querido in 2022 with the status of a major signing. However, Vidal was unable to fit into football under the commands of Dorival Júnior, Vitor Pereira and Jorge Sampaoli. For Rubro Negro, the Chilean played 51 games, scored two goals and provided three assists.


VIDAL'S CURRENT SITUATION

Vidal left Rubro Negro in 2023 so he could play for Athletico PR. However, the midfielder aroused interest from Boca Juniors, from Argentina, for next season. At the moment, Arturo Vidal is without a club and the Buenos Aires team continues to try to reach an agreement with the player.


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Atlético-MG faces Mengão this Wednesday in the Copa do Brasil; check the time, where to watch and probable lineups for the match - photo: reproduction
Atlético-MG faces Mengão this Wednesday in the Copa do Brasil; check the time, where to watch and probable lineups for the match - photo: reproduction

06 Ago 2025 | 10:19 |

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This Wednesday (6), Atlético-MG and Flamengo take to the field for the second leg of the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa do Brasil, at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. The match will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere.


In the first leg, played at Maracanã, the Minas Gerais team won 1-0 and now needs only a draw to secure a place in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro, led by Filipe Luís , needs a simple one-goal victory to take the final to penalties. If they win by two or more goals, they advance directly to the next round.


FLAMENGO HAS SHORTAGES


The red-and-black team will have significant absences for the match. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo were left out of the squad due to workload management, due to the high number of games accumulated this season.

With that, coach Filipe Luís will need to find solutions to maintain the team's offensive play and seek victory away from home . The Mais Querido hasn't won in two consecutive games (Atlético-MG and Ceará).


ATLÉTICO-MG PACKED

On the other hand, Atlético-MG is enjoying a good run of form under Cuca . After winning their first match against Flamengo , the team returned to the field last weekend and defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 in a Brazilian Championship match.


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Former Flamengo player Reinier arrives in Brazil to sign with Serie A team

Mais Querido player receives a party in Belo Horizonte to strengthen the Minas Gerais team; the player must be registered before making his official debut.

Flamengo product Reinier arrives at Atlético-MG after a stint at Real Madrid without much success - photo: reproduction
Flamengo product Reinier arrives at Atlético-MG after a stint at Real Madrid without much success - photo: reproduction

06 Ago 2025 | 10:01 |

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On Tuesday night (5), midfielder Reinier, 23 , landed at Confins International Airport, in Minas Gerais, to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract with Atlético-MG. The contract will last four and a half years , and the player is just waiting for the regularization to be available to the technical committee.


"I was trying to find my happiness. I'd been on loan for five years. I wasn't happy. Bracks was chasing me, and so was Victor, valuing me. I talked to Cuca. I'm very happy with the project and I think it's going to be a great success," he declared.


ATLÉTICO ACQUIRES 50% OF THE RIGHTS


Negotiations between Atlético-MG and Real Madrid were concluded in recent days. The Minas Gerais club acquired 50% of the player's economic rights, while the other 50% remains with the Spanish club. Reinier had been under contract with Real since January 2020, when he was sold by Flamengo for €30 million (approximately R$136 million at the time).

Despite the high expectations surrounding his arrival in Europe, the midfielder never played any official matches for Real Madrid's first team. In recent years, he has had spells at clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Girona, and Frosinone, all on loan.


PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

A Flamengo product, Reinier was nurtured by the Rio de Janeiro club, where he stood out in the 2019 squad that won the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles . His multi-million dollar move to European football generated high expectations, but his time away from home has not been as consistent as expected.


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Felipe Melo is direct and predicts the classification between Flamengo and Atlético-MG

Galo has the advantage after winning the first leg, while Mais Querido needs to overcome absences and win away from home to advance.

Atlético-MG and Flamengo compete for a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil in a decisive match at Arena MRV with a million-dollar prize at stake - photo: reproduction
Atlético-MG and Flamengo compete for a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil in a decisive match at Arena MRV with a million-dollar prize at stake - photo: reproduction

06 Ago 2025 | 09:46 |

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Atlético-MG and Flamengo will star, this Wednesday (6), at 7 pm (Brasília time), in one of the most anticipated clashes of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The match will take place at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte , with live broadcast on the Sportv and Premiere channels.


In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Galo won 1-0, meaning they have the advantage of a draw to secure their spot in the quarterfinals. The Rio de Janeiro team needs a two-goal victory to qualify in normal time, or a one-goal victory to take the final to penalties.


During his appearance on the Sportv program "Fechamento," former midfielder Felipe Melo commented on the match between the Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro teams. While he wouldn't give an exact score, he highlighted Atlético-MG's favoritism, especially given their result in the first leg. "Because of the score from the first leg, Atlético has the advantage and will advance to the next stage ," the commentator stated.


FLAMENGO DEALS WITH ABSENCE

On the other side, Flamengo arrives under pressure and with important absences . Coach Filipe Luís will be without Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo, both rested due to fitness issues related to fatigue management, due to the intense sequence of matches.


FIVE-TIME WORLD CUP CHAMPION

Despite the absences, the Rio de Janeiro team is looking to uphold its tradition in the tournament. Flamengo has won the Copa do Brasil five times: 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022, and 2024, and is looking to add to its trove of titles in 2025.


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