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FORMER FLAMINGO PLAYER MAKES ALERT ABOUT PLAYING FOR DEFENSORES DEL CHACO: "THEY HOSTILIZE US"
Cria do Mais Querido, declared that rival fans throw objects at the bus
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Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (10), at 21:00 (Brasília time), to face Olimpia (PAR) in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores de América. Even with Mais Querido playing for a draw, Luiz Antônio, a midfielder revealed by Mengão, turned on the alert for the match, emphasizing the hostile atmosphere of the Paraguayan crowd.
— Man, it's that usual story where there's fireworks, there's that inconvenience to arrive. When you get close to the stadium, you're getting on the bus, the fans throw a lot of things, they hit the bus, they harass us, there's cursing, there's gestures, there's everything. That darn pressure they put on in the game, right there at the time, in the part where we're on the bus-, said Luiz Antônio, who plays for Flamengo, in an interview with ESPN, who added:
— So It's pretty complicated at the moment. There are people who are a little afraid there, there are people who like that whole atmosphere of pressure and when we play as it is inside the stadium, it is well surrounded. So the fans are around, they stay on the grid, pushing, swinging and everything else-, said the former Fla player.
It is worth remembering that, wearing Flamengo's shirt, Luiz Antônio faced Olimpia , at Defensores del Chaco, in the 2012 Libertadores, when Mais Querido was defeated by 3 to 2. When he continued talking about the game, the midfielder also declared that, in addition to the rival fans, refereeing can be a 'problem'. /p>
— The fans are against it, sometimes the referee makes things easier, that Libertadores game that doesn't have a foul, there's a blow there, a tougher move that creates that confusion. They try to get our player sent off, it takes away our concentration, there's even that pressure at the beginning of the game, which is normal for them against a Brazilian team. So it's pretty complicated. If you are not well concentrated, well focused, even having a much better team than theirs, you may have complications at the time and not be able to come out with the victory-, he concluded.
Flamengo and Olimpia decide the vacancy for the Libertadores quarterfinals this Thursday (10), at 21:00 (Brasília time), at the Defendores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay. Having won the first leg by 1-0, at Maracanã, the club led by Jorge Sampaoli could even draw to guarantee the classification.
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Flamengo advances to sign Taty Castellanos, but Lazio imposes a high price in negotiations
High numbers clash with the Italian club's financial demands; the striker already has an agreement with the Rubro-Negro and could be transferred within days
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Flamengo is keeping an eye on the transfer market and could invest heavily to strengthen its attack. Following the controversy surrounding Pedro , the club is evaluating its options and has entered the race to sign Taty Castellanos, a forward for Lazio and the Argentine national team. The information was initially revealed by journalist Venê Casagrande.
FLAMENGO OPENS UP ABOUT NEGOTIATIONS
Valentín "Taty" Castellanos is 26 years old, Argentine, and currently plays for Lazio in Italy . A South American soccer sensation with notable stints at MLS clubs and Girona in Spain, the striker is known for his physical strength, intense movement, and eye for goal.
VALUES DEFINED AT THE TABLE
Lazio has indicated that it will only negotiate the player's transfer for €25 million—equivalent to approximately R$160 million at the current exchange rate. The amount is considered high by Brazilian soccer standards, but Flamengo is analyzing ways to make the investment viable. Castellanos and Flamengo have already reached an agreement: the contract length and base salary are aligned.
The Argentine, in fact, has reportedly expressed excitement about the possibility of playing in Brazilian football, specifically for the red-and-black team. The search for a new number 9 has intensified following the tension between Pedro and the club. The controversy surrounding the striker and assistant coach Filipe Luís has worsened the situation, and the player's departure is being considered behind the scenes. As a result, Castellanos's name has gained traction.
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5 points about Michael's negotiation: Flamengo only accepts a definitive sale
The player is on the radar of foreign clubs, but his departure depends on one clear condition: he will only be released in the event of a definitive offer.
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In recent days, a Middle Eastern team approached Flamengo with the intention of loaning Michael , but the Rio de Janeiro club's response was blunt: no . The proposal was rejected by president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP, who ruled out any possibility of releasing the striker on loan.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Flamengo "is only willing to do business if there are definitive offers." The board believes the striker still has a market and will only leave Ninho do Urubu if concrete financial compensation is received.
THE PLAYER ASKED FOR THE MOST LOVED ONE TO LEAVE
Michael, nicknamed "Little Robot" by the fans, has expressed his desire to leave. With limited space under Filipe Luís, the striker was not included in the squad for the last match against Santos and remained in Rio to treat ankle pain. Internally, he has already informed the coaching staff that he prefers to seek new surroundings.
FUTURE PROBLEMS
Despite this, Flamengo is being cautious. Michael's contract runs until 2028 and he earns one of the highest salaries in the squad, which limits his options on the market. One of the clubs monitoring the situation is Qatar's Al-Duhail, but no official offer has been submitted yet. The board is treating the situation cautiously. Although the player is considered negotiable, there is no rush to sell him.
Flamengo understands that Michael could be useful throughout the season if no advantageous offers emerge. Therefore, the refusal to loan him is strategic. The ideal scenario for Flamengo is to find a permanent buyer during this window, which would generate revenue and free up space on the payroll. However, with the Asian market still buoyant, the club has not ruled out further inquiries in the coming days.
Another name under the spotlight is Pedro . The number 9 is not having the best time at the club and was left out of the match against Santos after public criticism from coach Filipe Luís. His situation is seen as delicate . Palmeiras was even mentioned as interested, but ruled out any approach due to the game limit in the Brasileirão. Even so, negotiations with foreign clubs are still possible this window.
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Former Flamengo target could end up at Rio rival
Evander has a contract with Cincinnati until December 2027, and the North American club stipulated a value of 17 million euros to release him.
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After nearly signing with Flamengo last season, midfielder Evander, currently at FC Cincinnati in the United States, is in Botafogo's sights for the remainder of 2024. According to journalist João Van Boysen, the black and white club is competing for the signing of the 27-year-old player with Benfica in Portugal.
Evander's contract with Cincinnati runs until December 2027, and the North American club has set a fee of €17 million, approximately R$109 million, to release him. It's not yet known whether Botafogo intends to pay or negotiate a lower fee.
MIDFIELDER WAS TARGETED BY FLA
Revealed by Vasco, Evander was once in the plans of Flamengo's former management, who saw him as an immediate backup to Arrascaeta. At the time, however, negotiations with Portland Timbers, the club he played for before Cincinnati, ultimately fell through. Now, the midfielder's future is back on the Brazilian football radar.
EVANDER'S NUMBERS
- Evander, playing for FC Cincinnati in MLS, has the following numbers in 2025 (as of October, based on available information):Games: 28
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 14
- Shirt number: 10
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