Former ESPN player points to São Paulo as a strong competitor for the national title
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0Flamengo maintains its leadership in the Brazilian Championship, despite facing significant absences throughout the season. However, according to Luís Fabiano, former player and ESPN commentator, the red and black performance is not as superior as expected.
During ESPN's 'Resenha da Round' program, last Monday (8), Luís Fabiano highlighted that São Paulo appears as a serious candidate for the title. He pointed out that Flamengo did not demonstrate that they were "much above" the other teams when they drew with Cuiabá last Saturday (06).
"I think that São Paulo is a candidate. Due to the football they have been presenting The squad is not small. I believe it has the conditions, yes. I don't see Flamengo being much better at the moment. It's not easy," said the São Paulo club's idol. Luís Fabiano highlighted the performance of Botafogo and Palmeiras as strong competitors in the title fight. He highlighted the physical strength of Botafogo and the consistency of Palmeiras under the coach's command.
Currently, Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 31 points, closely followed by Botafogo and Palmeiras, both with 30 points each. São Paulo completes the G-4, tied with Bahia with 27 points on the leaderboard.
Flamengo's next commitment will be crucial for maintain leadership. The team will face Fortaleza on Thursday (11), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. Tite's team will look for another victory to consolidate their position at the top of the table.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
The athlete reached an agreement with Rubro-Negro and will defend the rival next season
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0This past Tuesday (17), Felipe Motta announced his departure from Flamengo through his social networks, after one season. Now, the athlete will defend Rubro-Negro's rival, Botafogo in NBB 2024/25.
Felipe was revealed as an athlete with great potential. The young man played for the Brazilian National Team's youth teams, went through the NBA Global Academy, the North American league's development program, and played for Fortaleza before arriving at Rubro-Negro last season. He was champion of the Super 8 Cup and was part of the runner-up in the NBB.
However, Felipe only had a few minutes on the court per game and very discreet numbers. The winger played 5 minutes on average per game and had the following statistics: 1.3 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists. The young man had more opportunities in LNb 2024 and did well in the fourth place campaign, but both parties reached an agreement and ended the relationship.
FELIPE MOTTA SAYS GOODBYE TO FLAMENGOOn his social networks, Felipe Motta thanked Mais Querido and sent a message to the Nation: “Thank you Flamengo. It was an honor to be part of and play for the red and black nation.”
It is expected that Felipe will have more minutes at Botafogo and can establish himself among the elite of Brazilian basketball. The new NBB 2024/25 season will start in the second week of October, and Mais Querido will face Vasco in the first round.
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