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Striker gained notoriety in a tournament between communities and was hired by the red-black base
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Loaned by Portimonense to the Central Coast Mariners, leader, current champion of Australian football and semi-finalist of the AFC Cup, Brazilian Ronald has gained prominence in football in Asia. In fact, in the last two matches for the AFC Cup, an annual international competition managed by the Asian Football Confederation, equivalent to the South American Cup, the striker scored two goals, being the team's highlight to reach a historic place among the four best teams in the tournament.
Natural do Rio de Janeiro, in the Gogó da Ema community, Ronald is 22 years old and stood out in the 2019 Taça das Favelas, being top scorer with seven goals and elected the best player in the competition . In July of the same year, he signed with Flamengo, where he was Brazilian under-17 champion.
From then on, the player wore the colors of Fortaleza, Grêmio and Caxias, before experiencing his first experience at international football defending the colors of Portimonense, from Portugal. In January this year he was loaned to the leader of the Australian Championship and continues to be a great highlight in the competition. P>
- I'm happy to receive the opportunities I'm receiving. I've always dreamed of living moments like these and God placed me alongside the right and consistent people to accomplish all of this. It was with a lot of work and persistence, but without good people by my side, none of this would have been possible - said the 22-year-old.
Ronald will remain in Australia until the end of the season, later returning to Portimonense, the club of the first division of Portuguese football. In 9 games played for the Central Coast Mariners, Ronald scored two goals.
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.
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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