Soccer
29 Out 2024 | 18:36 |
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Reinaldo Rueda, current coach of the Honduras national team, recently sent a message of support to Vinicius Júnior following the result of the Ballon d'Or award, where the Real Madrid player did not win the much-coveted trophy. The Colombian coach, who had the opportunity to work with the striker at Flamengo in 2017, showed affection and confidence in the young man's bright future. “This year it wasn’t possible, but next year it will be and we will hug each other. You are a great boy”, declared Rueda, in words of encouragement to his former pupil.
The relationship between Rueda and Vinicius Júnior it started at Flamengo, when the coach was in charge of the club and the then young striker was taking his first steps as a professional. During the period of joint work, the Colombian coach played an important role in the initial development of Vini Jr., who demonstrated his potential from an early age. In several interviews, the player always made a point of highlighting Rueda's importance in his development as an athlete and in the beginning of his career in professional football.
AN OLD FORMATION
In 2017, the year they worked together, Vinicius Júnior was on the rise, and the presence of an experienced coach like Reinaldo Rueda was fundamental to consolidate his space in Flamengo's main team. The Colombian was responsible for providing the young striker with golden opportunities, which prepared him for the challenges that would come in his international career, when he was signed by Real Madrid.
AFFECTION AND RESPECT
The message sent byr Rueda after the Ball award of Gold was not only a gesture of kindness, but also a reflection of the recognition and trust that the coach always placed in Vini Jr. Even from afar, the coach continues to follow the career of the former red player -black, now world star. For Rueda, Vinicius' path still holds many achievements and recognitions, as he indicated in the message of optimism for the future.
Currently, Reinaldo Rueda continues his career as coach of the Honduras national team, where he faces new challenges on the international stage. His name is widely known for his career in major South American clubs and teams, and his work at Flamengo was a milestone in the careers of both coach and player. On the other hand, Vinicius Júnior became one of the main players for Real Madrid and the Brazilian team, consolidating himself as a reference in the position.
After the return of athletes who were on national teams, the red-black team completes the assembly of the squad and prepares to debut in the Women's Super League 25/26
15 Set 2025 | 23:36 |
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Sesc Flamengo began training with the full squad for the 2025/26 season of the Women's Superliga this Monday (15). The last athletes to show up were Helena Wenk, Laís, Lorena, Tainara and Masa Kirov, who were competing in international tournaments for the Brazilian and Serbian national teams.
During their time with their national teams, several players achieved significant achievements. Helena, Laís, Lorena, and Tainara won silver in the Nations League and bronze at the World Cup with the Brazilian national team. Tainara also shone, winning bronze at the U-21 World Cup . Masa Kirov represented Serbia in competitions such as the VNL, the U-21 World Cup, and the adult World Cup.
Other athletes also collected titles before the preseason. Julliana Granda and Adria won the Junior Pan American Championships with the U-23 team, while Camila Mesquita took bronze at the U-16 Universiade. These three athletes had already been training with the group in recent weeks.
Sesc Flamengo is undergoing a major overhaul and has introduced important reinforcements. Among the standouts are opposite Tainara, signed from Shanghai Bright (China), setter Giovana, American outside hitter Simone Lee, middle blocker Masa Kirov, and setter Vivian . While awaiting the return of coach Bernardinho, currently leading the Men's National Team at the World Cup, the team remains under the interim leadership of Hélio Griner.
The Women's Superliga debut is scheduled for October 20th against Paulistano/Barueri at Tijuca Tênis Clube. The project, a partnership between Flamengo, RJ Vôlei, and Sesc, received direct investment from Flamengo and aims to position the team among the four largest in the country in terms of budget, aiming to compete for national and international titles.
The Argentine team confirms losses in defense and attack for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Mengão, this Thursday, at Maracanã
15 Set 2025 | 22:10 |
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Estudiantes announced this Monday (15) two confirmed absences for the match against Flamengo , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The match is scheduled for this Thursday, at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro . The return game will be held seven days later, in Argentina.
The first player to be out is 33-year-old defender González Pírez , a River Plate youth product. The defender suffered a Grade 3 hamstring injury in his right thigh and is expected to be out for at least a month , ruling him out of both matches against the red-and-blacks.
Without further ado, coach Eduardo Domínguez confirmed that Santiago Núñez will replace González Pírez . The defender had already replaced his injured teammate in the match against River Plate and scored Estudiantes' only goal in the 2-1 defeat.
The club expects to maintain defensive consistency even without its regular starter . The Argentine coach has emphasized in previous interviews the importance of maintaining tactical discipline to balance the match against Flamengo at Maracanã.
In attack, 27-year-old Colombian Edwuin Cetré is also out of the match in Rio de Janeiro. The forward suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg . He is expected to be available for the return leg on September 25th.
The La Plata club's representative reinforced Mengão's glaring economic difference, but remains confident of qualifying for the semi-finals of the competition.
15 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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This Thursday (18), Flamengo begins the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against Estudiantes, at Maracanã. On the eve of the confrontation, the president and idol of the Argentine club, Juan Sebastián Verón, spoke about the expectations for the duel against Rubro-Negro.
During an institutional event in La Plata, Verón highlighted the financial difference between the teams , with Mengão being the team with the highest market value among the tournament participants, but recalled Estudiantes ' tradition of overcoming opponents considered favorites.
Estudiantes' Verón on Flamengo in the Libertadores: "Yes, the challenge is difficult"
"Obviously, we know the power of our opponent, but we also know that we've been through similar situations against important teams, and that the club, given its history, has risen to the occasion. We've always kept this in mind: yes, the challenge is difficult, but we can excel and represent the club well , regardless of the result. We've experienced this before, and we continue to do so," the director stated.
In the early 1990s, Verón began his career at Estudiantes and played in the 2-0 victory over Flamengo in the 1994 Supercopa Libertadores . In addition to his former club, the former midfielder also shone for major teams such as Boca Juniors, Lazio, Manchester United and Inter Milan . In 2007, he returned to Estudiantes and was a key player in their 2009 Copa Libertadores victory.
Verón retired in 2014, but returned to the field three years later as a player-president . His last official match came in 2017, against Botafogo, also in the Copa Libertadores, during the group stage.
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