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Bill will have the chance to face Mais Querido in the final of the Campeonato Carioca after helping to win over Vasco this Sunday
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Forward who played for Flamengo's youth team, Bill scored the goal for Nova Iguaçu that eliminated Vasco and put the Baixada team in the Carioca final against Mengão. Shortly after the final whistle, the player highlighted that before playing for Fla, he had already played for Nova, where he is said to be proud to be a member of. Furthermore, Bill confessed that he will only start thinking about Mais Querido during the week.
“It was my first club, the club that revealed me (Nova Iguaçu). Anyway, I'm very happy. Now the final is a new game, a new story, but we will enter to try to make more history. The feeling is just a lot of happiness. We have until tomorrow to start thinking about Flamengo. It will be a new game, then we will study. But now we just have to focus on our celebration”, said the athlete.
Currently 24 years old, Bill was promoted to Flamengo's professional team in 2019, but only played 12 games, with a goal scored. After that, he was loaned to CRB and Ponte Preta, before arriving at Dnipro -1, in Ukraine. At the beginning of 2022, the European club paid 400 thousand euros (R$ 2.5 million) for 60% of the economic rights from the former Flamengo striker.
“It's a feeling of great joy, great happiness at the achievement. Six months ago I landed in Rio de Janeiro, returning from Ukraine and with no prospects of the future in my professional side (he says holding back tears). But God is wonderful, he put me here at Nova Iguaçu again. It was really out of nowhere. God's plans are like that, no one understands. I got here and a lot of people didn't believe it", finished.
The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
Mais Querido was champion of the Guanabara Cup and Laranjão impressed everyone! The decision begins this Saturday (30)
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Another Carioca Championship final is approaching and, this time, the title dispute is between Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu. The first game takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (30), at Maracanã. To reach the big decision, the teams had to stand out.
Flamengo reached the final undefeated, as they won nine games and drew three in the 13 times they entered the field for the Campeonato Carioca. Therefore, Rubro-Negro's performance at this stage was 79%. Furthermore, Mais Querido conceded just one goal, while finding the back of their opponents' nets on 25 occasions. With this campaign, Mengão won the Guanabara Cup.
- 13 games
- 9 wins
- 4 draws
- 79% success rate
- 25 goals scored
- 1 goal conceded
Unlike Flamengo, Nova Iguaçu secured a place in the final with a defeat on the way. Thus, Rubro-Negro's opponent in the decision won eight games, drew four and lost one, achieving a 71% success rate. Finally, the Baixada Fluminense team scored 24 goals, while their defense was leaked 14 times.
- 13 games
- 8 wins
- 4 draws
- 1 defeat
- 71% success rate
- 24 goals scored
- 14 goals conceded
Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu face off in the first game of the Campeonato Carioca final at 5pm (Brasília time) on Saturday (30), at Maracanã. The return match, on the other hand, takes place on the other weekend, on April 7th (Sunday) at the same time and place.
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