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Former São Paulo player says he was very close to playing for Flamengo

Idol of the São Paulo tricolor says he was between returning to the club where he had been successful or going to Mengão and chose to follow his heart

Hernanes was close to wearing the Flamengo shirt - Photo: Reproduction
Hernanes was close to wearing the Flamengo shirt - Photo: Reproduction

17 Dez 2024 | 10:37 |

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Maracanã was the stage for a historic night last Sunday (December 15) to celebrate the official farewell of Adriano Imperador. The event was attended by several football stars, including former midfielder Hernanes, who revealed a curious episode: he was close to acting for Flamengo in 2018.


“There was a situation when I was in China, returning to Brazil. I decided between Flamengo and São Paulo. They contacted me, but, unfortunately, I'm going to have to choose my heart. That was missing (laughs), I chose by heart”, declared Hernanes, in an interview in the mixed zone of Maracanã on Sunday (15).


The choice for São Paulo


According to Hernanes, his decision to opt for São Paulo instead of Flamengo in 2018 was a defining moment in his career. If he had chosen Rubro-Negro, the “Prophet” could have been part of the historic cast of 2019, led by Jorge Jesus, who won the Libertadoresand the Brazilian Championship.

Farewell to Adriano Imperador


Despite being present at the celebration, Hernanes did not wear the Sacred Mantle in the festive match, as he was part of the cast of Italyin the game in honor of the Emperor. Even so, he highlighted the emotion of participating in such a special moment for Adriano, an icon of Brazilian and international football.

Adriano officially ended his career with an exciting show at Maracanã. The former striker scored two goals: one with the Flamengo shirt and the other with the Italian team, symbolizing the remarkable moments of his career both in Brazil< /b> as well as in Europe, especially at Inter Milan (ITA).

Flamengo and São Paulo in the United States

Now retired, Hernanes and Adriano will be able to follow a new chapter in the rivalry between Flamengo and São Paulo at the start of next season. The teams will face each other on January 19th, in the United States, as part of the FC Series, a tournament that serves as preparation for the challenges of 2025.

The match will be another moment to remember the stories that connect the two clubs and their idols, even off the pitch.


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When will Pulgar return to Flamengo? There's already a forecast for the midfielder.

Chilean suffered a fracture in his right foot during the Club World Cup and is still recovering to return to the pitch for Mengão

Pulgar is expected to return to Flamengo after fracturing his right foot during the World Cup - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Pulgar is expected to return to Flamengo after fracturing his right foot during the World Cup - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 15:45 |

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Flamengo has important reinforcements in the coming days. With De La Cruz, Danilo and Emerson Royal on coach Filipe Luís' list of players for the game against Internacional this Sunday (17), Mengão now has a practically empty medical department. But Erick Pulgar's situation still deserves attention .


A regular starter for Filipe Luís, the Chilean midfielder has been out of action since the FIFA Club World Cup. The good news is that his recovery is progressing well, and a return to training is expected. Pulgar is expected to return to action in the second half of September .


AND FOR THE LAWNS?


His return to action will depend on his fitness after a long layoff. Even if he doesn't return until October, the midfielder will still have a good run of matches , as the season doesn't end until December 21st.

WHAT HAPPENED?


Pulgar fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in the 4-2 loss to Bayern Munich in Orlando, Flamengo 's final World Cup match. He underwent surgery on July 3 and, after two weeks of rest, began physical therapy at Ninho do Urubu.

HOW IS YOUR PULGAR NOW?

The Chilean is no longer in pain and has been monitoring his progress through imaging tests. Between the 10th and 12th week after surgery, he will undergo a CT scan to assess fracture healing and then be cleared to safely return to training . After that, he will undergo further steps: running on the field, ball work, release from physical therapy, and finally, reintegration into the squad.



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Will Arrascaeta renew his contract with Flamengo? The Uruguayan addresses the issue at a press conference.

Discussions about a new contract between the number 10 and Mengão came to light at the beginning of the year, but the idea was left aside by the club.

Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Flamengo is preparing to face Internacional this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Friday afternoon (15), Arrascaeta gave a press conference and avoided commenting on a possible contract renewal with the club.


Arrascaeta on renewing his contract with Flamengo: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it"


When asked about the matter, the number 10 replied: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it." The Uruguayan's contract with the club runs until December 2026, and Flamengo only intends to begin negotiations to renew his contract in early 2026. Starting in June of next year, Arrascaeta will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club for free if he doesn't reach an agreement to stay.


ARRASCAETA'S HIGHLIGHTS AT FLAMENGO

Since joining Flamengo in 2019, Arrascaeta has established himself as a key player . Initially wearing the number 14 jersey, he took on the number 10 after Gabigol's departure. To date, he has scored 87 goals and provided 98 assists in 328 matches, directly contributing to 185 goals for the club.


In the 2025 season, the Uruguayan is the team's top scorer, with 14 goals and nine assists in 38 games, adding 23 direct participations in goals so far , which made coach Filipe Luís treat the Uruguayan as the 'best player in Brazil' in a recent press conference.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere, on pay-per-view . Mengão is the leader of the Championship with 40 points, three more than Cruzeiro and one game less than the Minas Gerais team.



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Flamengo announces list of players to face Internacional with returns

Mengão will have strong reinforcements for the game against Colorado in Porto Alegre in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship

Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:36 |

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Flamengo released the list of players for the duel against Internacional in the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and the returns of Nico De La Cruz and Danilo were confirmed by the club . With that, the players are once again available to coach Filipe Luís after a long inactivity.


CHECK THE LIST
  • Goalkeepers: Rossi, Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha
  • Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
  • Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira,
  • Midfielders: Allan, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho,
  • Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Saúl, Victor Hugo
  • Attackers: Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan.
SURPRISES


Emerson Royal, who left the field in the first half against Internacional on Wednesday in the Libertadores Cup due to pain in his left ankle, is among those traveling to Porto Alegre for the Brasileirão match . Michael and Juninho also return to coach Filipe Luís's squad after a long absence. The number 23 has missed the Mais Querido's last three matches. The "little robot" has not been included in the squad since the draw with Botafogo on May 18.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a victory, Mengão will remain the sole leader of the competition .


SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION

Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up-to-date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.


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