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Former Flamengo player, Maricá coach dreams of returning to Red-Black one day

The teams face each other for the 11th round of the Carioca Championship, a competition in which Reinaldo was a specialist with the most beloved shirt

Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira, born in Itaguaí (RJ), was a center forward revealed in the base categories of Flamengo and which shone at the club in the late 199
Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira, born in Itaguaí (RJ), was a center forward revealed in the base categories of Flamengo and which shone at the club in the late 199

20 Fev 2025 | 21:11 |

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Flamengo has a commitment next Saturday. That's because it plays the last round of the Guanabara Cup, already classified against Maricá , which even led the competition. However, on the side of the Lakes Region team, it will be reunion for the team coach, The former striker Reinaldo.



In an interview conducted by the portal "Column do Fla", the former player spoke of the dream of being a coach of Flamengo , even in the base categories. In addition, he also mentioned Philip Luís and said he believed in the current red-black coach to go far in his career. And mine is no different. Remembering, I have a lot to learn, I have a lot to practice, there is a lot of water to roll, even if God wants, this dream one day comes true. Flamengo today has one of the best coaches of Brazilian football, and in my opinion it will be in the future one of the best coaches in the world, if he continues with this humility, with this hunger he has to learn, with this hunger he has to teach. For having played so much time at a high level, and today he has also been able to be a coach, who is Filipe Luís -said Reinaldo, 45, who continued.


- Me I think Flamengo has a coach there for many, many years. But my career project is one day, who knows, going through Flamengo, the base, finally, until I reach the professional, but I have this dream. I have a career planning, I have a lot to go, a lot to learn, a lot to battle, but since nothing in my life was easy, always with a lot of struggle, with a lot of honest work, I'm looking for it. This goal, yes, and if God willing one day he can take place - added Reinaldo. Carioca Championship (1999, 2000, 2001): was part of the three -time state championship, with prominence in classics against Botafogo, Fluminense and Vasco.


-Copa Mercosur (1999): scored goals in the semifinals against Peñarol and in the final against Palmeiras, helping Flamengo lift the South American title.

-Champions Copa (2000 and 2001): He was top scorer in 2000 (3 goals, tied with others) and vice-scorer in 2001 (5 goals), with memorable performances, as in the 2001 final Sao Paulo, where he scored a goal and gave two assists in a 5-3 win. 13 games, 2 goals (debut on a 5-0 rout against Madureira).

-2000: 27 games, 9 goals.

-2001: 46 games, 16 goals (best season in the club).

-Proken Total: About 150 games and more than 30 goals


In short, Reinaldo replaced Romário in decisive games, as in the final of the carioca 1999, and consolidated as a starter after the departure of Baixinho. Crucial role in the 2001 Champions Cup, with goals against Bahia and São Paulo, being elected by himself the best game of his own Career (5-3 win at Almeidão). 2005 before going to PSG and other clubs around the world.


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Palmeiras idol criticizes Filipe Luís and asks Flamengo for more tactical flexibility

Former player questions Filipe Luís' decision to leave Pedro on the bench against Cruzeiro and asks for more flexibility in command of the Mais Querido

Fernando Prass criticizes Filipe Luís' decision to leave Pedro on the bench against Cruzeiro and demands more flexibility at Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Fernando Prass criticizes Filipe Luís' decision to leave Pedro on the bench against Cruzeiro and demands more flexibility at Flamengo - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 19:20 |

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Filipe Luís's decision to leave Pedro on the bench against Cruzeiro generated repercussions after the goalless draw at Maracanã, last Thursday (2). Former goalkeeper Fernando Prass, currently a commentator, questioned the Flamengo coach's decision and highlighted the need for greater adaptation to the game circumstances.


In the Brazilian Championship match, the Red-Blacks opted for Gonzalo Plata as their attacking reference . Despite giving the team more mobility, the absence of a center forward was felt by the fans, who saw the team lose its finishing ability. Pedro ended up coming on only in the final minutes, which generated criticism and questions about the coach's strategy.


FERNANDO PRASS DEFENDS ADAPTATION


For Prass, the initial choice made sense given Cruzeiro's attacking approach , which was pushing the defense. However, he emphasized that the coach needs to be more flexible as the match unfolds.

"And Filipe Luís 's point was: he read Cruzeiro's high line, which could attack with Plata, which makes sense. But I think the game starts to show you things, and you can't have a fixed, rigid idea. Pedro didn't play against Corinthians; I thought it was a fitness issue, and he came on in the 35th minute [of the second half] against Cruzeiro," analyzed the former goalkeeper.


Posture irritates former goalkeeper

According to Prass, the red-black coach will have to adopt a more "flexible" approach to leading the team, mainly because Pedro's substitutes have not been showing outstanding numbers in goals.

" I think that, at certain times, Filipe will have to start being a little more flexible. Because if the others were solving the problem, scoring 20 goals like Pedro does, that's not what we're seeing," he added.


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It's going to be packed! Tickets for Flamengo vs. Bahia have an impressive showing.

Tricolor fans promise to fill Arena Fonte Nova against Mengão in the decisive game of the 2025 Brasileirão, with more than 45 thousand tickets sold

Bahia is expected to receive more than 45,000 fans against Flamengo at Fonte Nova, for the Brazilian Championship - photo: reproduction
Bahia is expected to receive more than 45,000 fans against Flamengo at Fonte Nova, for the Brazilian Championship - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 18:30 |

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Flamengo returns to the field away from home next Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, to face Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . The clash promises a full house: so far, more than 45 thousand tickets have already been sold , confirming the expectation of a large audience in Salvador.


Ticket sales began on a staggered basis last Sunday (28), with priority check-in for members of the Tô na Fonte category. Even after the general opening, members can still guarantee a place in the stadium . Prices range from R$33 to R$280, with half-price tickets available and free admission for children up to 11 years old.


TICKET PRICES
  • North Upper Seat – R$76 (half R$38)
  • Superior East Chair – R$80 (half R$40)
  • North Chair – R$ 90 (half R$ 45)
  • East Chair – R$ 100 (half R$ 50)
  • Special Lower Chair – R$ 130 (half R$ 65)
  • Superior Special Chair – R$ 140 (half R$ 70)
  • Premium Lounge – R$280
  • Children's Lounge – R$ 170
DUEL IS WORTH IMPORTANT POINTS


On the field, the match carries strategic weight for both teams. Bahia, defeated by Botafogo in the last round, is looking to close in on the top four and continues to monitor the results of direct competitors like Botafogo and Mirassol. On the other side, Flamengo is looking to extend its lead at the top of Série A and maintain its strong run of results this season.

LARGEST AUDIENCES
  • Bahia 5×0 Confiança – Northeast Cup: 48,637 fans
  • Bahia 0×0 Vitória – Bahia Championship: 47,895 fans
  • Bahia 2×1 Vitória – Brazilian Championship: 47,796 fans



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Flamengo player seeks Brazilian citizenship and could be called up by Ancelotti

Mengão player is in the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship and could be called up to the Brazilian National Team if he obtains naturalization

Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi can play for the Brazilian national team if he obtains citizenship, without being hindered by FIFA rules - photo: reproduction
Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi can play for the Brazilian national team if he obtains citizenship, without being hindered by FIFA rules - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 15:35 |

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Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi , who has played for Flamengo since 2023, is in the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship, raising the possibility of playing for the Brazilian national team in the future. The situation raises questions about the player's eligibility and FIFA's rules for changing nationality.


If Rossi obtains naturalization, he would be eligible to represent Brazil under current sports legislation. The player has not yet played any official matches for the Argentine national team, which would prevent him from making the switch.


FIFA RULES ON CHANGE


In 2020, FIFA relaxed its rules for changing nationality, allowing athletes to play for national teams other than their home country, provided they meet certain criteria. A player can represent another country if, before the age of 21, he or she has played in a maximum of three official matches for the senior national team and has not competed in a World Cup.

ROSSI'S PARTICIPATION FOR ARGENTINA


Rossi was named in Argentina's official match against Bolivia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier in September 2021, but did not take the field. According to FIFA's governance and eligibility rules:

  • Participation requires the player to be on the field, even if for just a few seconds;
  • A player on the bench without entering the field does not count as participation;
  • A call without a list of related parties also does not constitute participation.




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