Soccer
10 Ago 2023 | 09:03 |
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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.
With an advantage built at Maracanã and a good run of form in the Brasileirão, Mais Querido seeks to confirm its qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against Colorado
20 Ago 2025 | 20:25 |
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This Wednesday (20), Flamengo is ready to face Internacional again, now for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. After winning the first leg 1-0, at the Maracanã, and beating the opponent again last Sunday (17), 3-1, for the Brazilian Championship, the Mais Querido arrives packed and with morale for the decisive confrontation.
The Rio de Janeiro team, currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão, is targeting the continental tournament in search of a place in the quarterfinals. With the advantage of a draw, the goal is to continue its quest for a fourth Libertadores title. In the group stage, the club finished second in Group C, totaling 11 points, the same as leaders LDU, with four wins, two draws, and only one loss.
With Erick Pulgar out injured, the coach is counting on Arrascaeta , Bruno Henrique, and midfield reinforcements to maintain the team's consistency against Internacional. The red-and-black lineup has already been confirmed for the match at Beira-Rio. The coach will field the following formation: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Saúl, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique.
Experienced in decisive CONMEBOL matches, Esteban Ostojich will be the referee for the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 clash. CONMEBOL has appointed Uruguayan Esteban Ostojich as the referee for the match. With a history of decisive matches in the continental competition, the referee once again takes charge of a game of great importance.
Flamengo has the advantage in overall head-to-head record and remains undefeated against Colorado in Copa Libertadores matches. With their recent Brasileirão triumph, Flamengo has now leveled the playing field and now has 40 wins to Internacional's 39, with 34 draws in 113 meetings. In the Copa Libertadores, there are five clashes: two group stage matches in 1993, two quarterfinals in 2019, and one in the round of 16 in 2025.
Former Mengão coach presented demands considered unfeasible by the Santos board, including major reinforcements, and the club is now turning its attention
20 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Santos has decided to end negotiations to hire Jorge Sampaoli as its new coach . Despite being the favorite to replace Cléber Xavier, who was fired after the 6-0 thrashing by Vasco, Santos failed to meet the Argentine's demands.
The main obstacle was the list of reinforcements requested by the coach, which even included a starter from Sevilla, Spain. The board argued that current financial conditions would not allow for such a large investment , making the deal unfeasible.
In addition to seeking high-profile signings, Sampaoli reportedly also requested the release of youngsters Robinho Jr. and Gabriel Bontempo, recently integrated into the squad and well-regarded by fans. The coach's stance widened the gap between his ideas and the board's planning.
Negotiations made progress on salary points and even on the appointment of reinforcements , but no consensus was reached. The Argentine coach, who had a turbulent time with the Mais Querido in 2023, ended up being discarded by the Santos leadership.
While in charge of Flamengo in 2023, Sampaoli finished runner-up in the Copa do Brasil, but suffered significant burnout after an early elimination from the Copa Libertadores against Paraguayan club Olimpia. Recent history also weighed on internal assessments.
After winning the first leg at Maracanã, Mais Querido will play for a draw against Colorado to confirm their qualification for the Copa Libertadores.
20 Ago 2025 | 19:30 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The duel is valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique and now only needs a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.
Fans will be able to watch the decisive match between Internacional and Flamengo live on broadcast, cable, and streaming TV. The game will be covered on three platforms. Rede Globo will broadcast the match on broadcast TV and Globoplay. ESPN subscribers will be able to watch on cable. Disney+ will also broadcast the match via exclusive streaming service.
Coach Roger Machado should keep his base in Colorado, while Filipe Luís has Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique in the starting lineup. Internacional should go to the field with: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Tabata, Alan Patrick and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.
Flamengo 's likely lineup should have changes in midfield: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.
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