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Former Flamengo player Jean Lucas doesn't hide his gratitude upon joining the national team.
03 Set 2025 | 08:32
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18 Mai 2024 | 20:21 |
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Died yesterday, aged 87, Washington Rodrigues, better known as Apolinho, not only made history as a reporter, commentator and radio presenter. In 1995, he was invited to become coach of Flamengo, his favorite club, in their centenary year. The person responsible for what he treated as a "summon" was Kleber Leite, red-black president at the time, and his old partner in journalistic coverage.
— It was brilliant. You didn't have many options. We had a serious internal coexistence problem at Flamengo. It was a bonfire of vanities — recalls Leite, in contact with the GLOBO report. —I wasn't vice president of football. I was the president of the club. A broader thing to take care of. We needed someone to add something, to put everyone in their pocket.
— At a dinner with Michel Assef (lawyer), I said: "I have a kind of crazy idea. We have to solve the football problem with someone who is new, who moves. It's time to get rid of the same faces. I'm thinking about putting Washington (Apolinho) at Flamengo, I'm going to hire him as a coach to play the role he knows how to do. beautiful idea — said the former president.
At the head of the team, Washington Rodrigues led 26 matches, totaling 11 wins, eight draws and seven defeats. The most significant result was the runner-up in the Supercopa Libertadores of that year. year. In 1998, he returned as the club's technical director. After the unusual adventures, he returned to the radio microphones. But his time left a legacy, according to the then director.
— It was an impressive thing. We traveled all over Brazil. After Romário, no player was the most popular on the team. It was him (Apolinho). He entered the field and received an ovation. I have no doubt or fear in saying that, after Jorge Jesus, who is hors concours, there was no Flamengo coach who had more popular support than Washington — concluded Kléber Leite.
Born in the neighborhood from Engenho Novo, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, on September 1, 1936, Apolinho worked on radio stations such as Nacional, Globo and Tupi, where he has been for the last 25 years. Yesterday, he passed away during the match between Flamengo and Bolívar, in the Libertadores, a 4-0 red-black victory.
During the FIFA Date, the biggest concern on the part of the Nation is that Mengão athletes return without injuries after playing for their countries.
03 Set 2025 | 11:00 |
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For Flamengo fans, when it comes to the Brazilian National Team there is a constant concern whenever a Flamengo player is called up , the fear of a possible injury grows . This time, the situation fell on Samuel Lino, who suffered a tackle during Brazil's training session this Tuesday (2).
Flamengo 's number 16 was called up to replace the injured Matheus Cunha of Manchester United (ENG) . During the training session, he received a more forceful approach from midfielder Casemiro, lost his balance and showed signs of pain, but continued training normally.
The Red-Black Nation did not hide its apprehension on social media:
The fans' fears have a recent history. In 2024, Pedro was enjoying one of the best phases of his career when he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury during a training session with the national team. The striker was sidelined for months and only returned to the field in 2025.
Despite the concern, the CBF did not report any physical problems with Samuel Lino . Thus, the striker remains available to Carlo Ancelotti for the match this Thursday (4), when Brazil faces Chile, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
The squad was given four days off after a draw against Grêmio due to the FIFA Date, where six Mengão players were called up
03 Set 2025 | 10:17 |
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Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio last Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The duel was played at a packed Maracanã and, after the final whistle, the red-black squad received four days of rest . This Wednesday (3), the players complete the penultimate day off .
The break is due to the FIFA Date, which began last Monday (1). With this, the national calendar is interrupted while the teams play another round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
According to the schedule released by the club, the squad will return next Friday (5), at Ninho do Urubu. From then on, coach Filipe Luís will continue preparing for the final stretch of the season, with the marathon of games between Brasileirão and Libertadores.
Despite the draw against Grêmio, Flamengo remains atop the Brasileirão. "The Most Beloved" has 47 points and maintains an advantage over its direct rivals . Cruzeiro moved into second place with 44 points, while Palmeiras, which tied with Corinthians, dropped to third place with 43.
Flamengo had six players called up by their national teams for this September FIFA International Day. They are:
Games of the South American teams with red-and-black athletes called up:
September 4th (Thursday)
September 8th (Monday)
Midfielder was loaned by Mengão to the Italian club for one year, with an obligation to buy if targets are reached, in addition to maintaining a percentage
03 Set 2025 | 10:00 |
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It's official! Lorran, an attacking midfielder who came through Flamengo's youth system, was presented this Wednesday (3) as a new player for Pisa Sporting Club , in Italy. The "Garoto do Ninho" was loaned for 500 thousand euros (around R$ 3.1 million), in a contract that includes the obligation to purchase 50% of the athlete's rights for 4 million euros (approximately R$ 25 million).
However, the clause will only be activated if Lorran plays at least 50% of the season's games and Pisa remains in the Italian top flight. If these conditions are met, Flamengo will retain 50% of the player's economic rights , aiming to profit from a future transfer.
"Hello, I'm Lorran ! I'm very happy to be here. I hope to see you soon at the stadium . Let's go!" the athlete declared in a video released by the Italian club on its Instagram page. The midfielder emerged as one of the great prospects of Mengão's youth academy, having impressed during the beginning of his professional career, but his performance declined and he lost ground under Tite and has not been able to recover under Filipe Luís.
Last Saturday, Lorran was at the stadium to watch his future teammates in the match against Roma. Before the match began, the youngster took part in a pitchside warm-up wearing his new club's colors and also reunited with Wesley, his former teammate at Ninho do Urubu.
Without Lorran, Mengão returns to action on September 14th against Juventude at 4 pm (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo is looking to end a long winless streak at the Jaconero stadium . The last time they won there was on October 1st, 1997, when the score ended 1-0 for "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved), thanks to an own goal by Rodrigo Costa.
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