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FORMER FLAMENGO, VIDAL CHALLENGES FLUMINENSE AFTER KNOWING THEY WILL BE OPPONENTS IN LIBERTADORES

The player was champion of the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores with Mengão in 2022

19 Mar 2024 | 15:41 |

Arturo Vidal will face Fluminense in the group stage of the Libertadores. Former Flamengo, the current midfielder of Colo-Colo, from Chile, fell into group A, with the current champion of the competition. Even with his opponent's difficulties, Vidal shows no fear and in an interview with the newspaper La Tercera, he challenged Mengão's rival.

“I know them. I have several friends there (at Fluminense) like Renato Augusto and Douglas Costa. But wait. I already want to see Marcelo against Zavala or Bolados, I want to see him when they run alongside him. I liked this group. They are all very similar. Anyway, come on, Colo-Colo. Trust, guys”, said Vidal.

In addition to facing Fluminense, Colo-Colo will have as rivals Cerro Porteño, from Paraguay and Alianza Lima, from Peru. Before returning to Chile, Arturo Vidal played in the Libertadores for two Brazilian teams: Flamengo and Athletico-PR. In the second mentioned, he was eliminated in the round of 16 against Bolívar, on penalties, in the Arena da Baixada.

Arturo Vidal was part of a great squad in Flamengo's history

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Reserve, Vidal can put on his resume that he was champion of the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores with Flamengo in 2022. In the final stretch of all these competitions, the steering wheel was used by Dorival Júnior, former coach of Fla and now commander of the Brazilian team. But in 2023, the ‘honeymoon’ is over. Vidal wanted to leave Mengão and transferred to Athletico, where he had no success. At the end of his career, the Chilean tries to turn things around in his home country.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FORMER FLAMENGO, VIDAL CHALLENGES FLUMINENSE AFTER KNOWING THEY WILL BE OPPONENTS IN LIBERTADORES