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16 Set 2023 | 10:07 |
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The first leg of the Copa do Brasil final between Flamengo and São Paulo will be this Sunday (17th), at Maracanã Stadium, at 4pm. On the eve of the decision, the former player of the São Paulo team, Rivaldo, said that the São Paulo team has what it takes to win the unprecedented title.
For the former player, Flamengo wins at Maracanã, but São Paulo will come in the Morumbi Stadium, as the fans will be in favor. Although the fans make a difference, it is far from being a determining factor for a title or even a victory, as many happen away from home.
“I believe that Flamengo can win this game at Maracanã by a minimal margin, but perhaps that won't be enough as São Paulo will have a packed Morumbi team pushing for the title in the second match. Because of this, I believe in the possibility of Flamengo winning this Sunday with São Paulo's victory at Morumbi next week. One thing is certain in this final, it will be two exciting games with Flamengo defending the title won in 2022 and São Paulo very keen to seek their first cup in the Copa do Brasil”, wrote the former player in his column on Betfair.net.
Both teams only have the Brazilian Cup as a possible title this season. Flamengo was eliminated early from the Libertadores and São Paulo from Sul - Americana. As for the Brazilian Championship, the teams are not competing for the cup, as Rubro Negro is in 4th place and Tricolor São Paulo is in 13th place.
Therefore, the Rubro Negro squad performs at CT Ninho do Urubu this Saturday morning (16) for the last activity before facing São Paulo in the first match of the Copa do Brasil final. The game will be this Sunday (17th), at 4pm, at Maracanã Stadium.
Midfielder unlikely to stay at West Ham after cleared of sports betting charges, but likely to remain in English football
30 Ago 2025 | 09:40 |
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The Premier League transfer window closes next Monday (1st) and one of the most talked about names is Lucas Paquetá , revealed by Flamengo. After being cleared of gambling charges, the West Ham midfielder has once again attracted interest from English clubs. The player is having a great start to the season, with two goals in three appearances for the Hammers . According to journalist Cahê Mota, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Everton are monitoring the number 10's situation.
West Ham has no intention of facilitating Paquetá's exit and has stipulated that it will only negotiate for a minimum of £50 million (R$367 million). Although a transfer is considered unlikely, behind-the-scenes talks are ongoing. Among those interested, Aston Villa appears to be the most willing to formalize an offer . Tottenham, which led the race ten days ago, has cooled its interest after investing R$379 million in the signing of Dutchman Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
Despite West Ham's poor start to the Premier League season, with three defeats, Paquetá has stood out. He scored against Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and has actively participated in the team's attacking plays. This strong performance, combined with his acquittal by the English FA a month ago, has put the midfielder back in the spotlight . As a result, coach Carlo Ancelotti has called him up for Brazil's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.
The current situation is very different from a year ago. During the Copa América, Flamengo attempted to repatriate Paquetá, offering €15 million and assuming the risk of a possible suspension . However, the offer was immediately rejected by West Ham. With the acquittal and the market value of the player, any chance of a return to Brazil has been practically ruled out. According to Cahê Mota, both his career planning and the amount of money involved rule out a return to the Mais Querido at this time.
DECISION ON THE WAY
Before the window closes, Paquetá will still take to the field for West Ham. The team faces Nottingham Forest this Sunday (31) . Immediately after the match, the player will travel to Rio de Janeiro, where he will report to the national team on Monday (1st) — the day on which his future in English football will also be decided.
Mengão negotiated the midfielder with Colorado in 2024, but to this day has not received the agreed amounts for the sale, despite more than a year of agreement.
30 Ago 2025 | 08:46 |
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After a year and a half without making the due payments , Internacional was found guilty by the Brazilian Football Confederation's National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) of defaulting on the negotiations for Thiago Maia with Flamengo. Internacional had reported the case in November of last year.
The CNRD decision provides that Internacional must:
Despite the conviction, the Rio Grande do Sul club still has the possibility of appealing the decision. However, at Flamengo , the assessment is that the CBF processes take excessively long , which will likely prolong the resolution of the case even further.
The agreement between the clubs was signed in February 2023 for €4 million, payable in ten installments. Internacional, however, failed to pay any of the installments. The attempt to transfer the player to Santos, even without having paid Flamengo, sparked outrage among the club's board , who blocked the negotiation. Thiago Maia arrived in São Paulo for medical examinations but ended up returning to Porto Alegre.
Even before the conviction, Internacional had already felt the weight of the "default" on the field . In the round of 16 of the Libertadores in August, they faced Flamengo, with Thiago Maia on the field, but were defeated 3-0 on aggregate. Internacional advanced to the quarterfinals, leaving the Gauchos behind.
Mengão receives Tricolor this Sunday (31) at Maracanã for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship and the broadcaster already has professionals chosen for the game
30 Ago 2025 | 08:34 |
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Rede Globo has selected its team to broadcast the match between Flamengo and Grêmio , this Sunday (31), for the Brazilian Championship. The duel will be shown on national television, with the exception of the state of São Paulo , which will follow Santos x Fluminense, live from Vila Belmiro.
In the Rubro-Negro game, the narration will be done by Gustavo Villani, while the comments will be made by Júnior and Roger Flores , a traditional duo in the broadcaster's broadcasts for games focused on the Rio de Janeiro public.
Interestingly, the match being shown in São Paulo will also feature familiar voices from Flamengo fans . Diego Ribas and Caio Ribeiro, both former Flamengo players, will be on commentary, forming a quartet of former Flamengo players working as commentators for Sunday's broadcasts.
While Globo is defining its broadcast team, Flamengo is still dealing with lineup uncertainty. Midfielder Jorginho developed muscle discomfort after the 8-0 rout of Vitória . Despite going to Ninho do Urubu on his day off to expedite his treatment, he felt pain again during the squad's return.
Tests carried out did not indicate any injury, but the player was spared from field activities and will be re-evaluated this Saturday (30). If he is not fit, Filipe Luís may select De La Cruz, Allan or Evertton Araújo as substitutes.
Regardless of Jorginho's presence, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Grêmio, at Maracanã , for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro is the leader of the competition, with 46 points in 20 games, while Tricolor gaúcho occupies the 14th position, with 24 points.
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