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Ancelotti calls up Brazil squad with four former Flamengo players for friendlies in Asia
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Anyone who watched the Netflix series "Narcos, México season" learned a little more about the drug trafficking scenario in the country. The cartel war was one of the most explored themes and highlighted some of the violent gangs, such as that of Juárez, the city where the Brazilian Mauricio Barbieri is located, who is coach of a club that bears the same name in the region and whose philosophy is to be a positive reference to young people, since many of them look to the sicarios (gunmen) as a mirror in their adult lives.
"They (Mexicans) say that about 15, 20 years ago, it was a very complicated city, at war even, with a curfew. The term femicide, for example, appeared in Juárez. The president of the club (Alejandra de la Vega) always claims that the fact that she maintains the club is to help children have something other than reference. that of the narco. For her, it is very important that the club disseminates values. She told me that, a few years ago, if you asked a child on the street what he wanted to be, he would say that he wanted to be a killer, that he was a killer. of Juárez", Mauricio Barbieri, in an interview with UOL.
It has already been considered the most violent city in the world
Juárez was considered, in 2009, the most violent city in the world according to the Mexican civil organization "Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad Pública". However, since arriving at the club in February this year, Barbieri has never witnessed an episode of violence and believes that the power of drug trafficking in the region has decreased, despite recommendations still being made.
"At first, they stayed at the hotel until we looked for a house. Then we went out to eat and there were some restaurants nearby. We went into one of them and everyone started looking, we realized they were seeing that we weren't from there, but we sat down, ate tacos and such , we left and there was no problem. I think a day or two later, we were talking to an employee at the club and asked what it was like, where we could go and so on. And he started pointing out: 'this restaurant is good, that one is there. well...', and then he pointed to the one we had gone to and said: 'I don't recommend that one, because sometimes it's dangerous'. So we burst out laughing because we had done well with the robbery, but nothing happened, It was peaceful (laughs)", said the coach.
The transfer of the jewel of Ninho to the team from Saudi Arabia, moved the coffers of Mengão, but the Rio de Janeiro club has not yet received the value of the negotiation
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Flamengo agreed to sell young attacking midfielder Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli for 8 million euros (around R$50 million). The amount was to be paid upfront, but ended up being split into three annual installments between 2025 and 2027. According to information released by journalist Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, the first installment, scheduled to be paid by last Monday (30), was not deposited.
With the Arab team's delay, Flamengo is considering taking legal action to ensure compliance with the contract. The board fears that the Arab club will not honor its commitments , which could constitute a default.
The situation is concerning for Gávea, which was counting on the funds to bolster its cash flow. If the payment isn't regularized by October 4th, there's a chance the contract will be terminated and Matheus Gonçalves will return to the club.
Although he recently transferred, the player could return to Flamengo if the deal falls through. The board is closely monitoring the player's movements and is in contact with representatives of the player and Al-Ahli.
Teams face each other this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã, in a game that could redefine the dispute for the title of the Brazilian Championship
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Flamengo enters the field to defend its sole lead in the Brasileirão, with 54 points, four more than second-place Cruzeiro. A victory could extend the Flamengo's lead, while a victory for the Minas Gerais team would reduce the gap to just one point.
Maracanã is expected to welcome over 70,000 fans , in a pre-match atmosphere. Besides its importance for the standings, the match also marks a symbolic reunion: Gabigol will return to the stadium for the first time since leaving Flamengo, now wearing the sky-blue jersey.
The duel promises intense emotions for the Flamengo fans . Gabigol, a longtime Flamengo idol, returns to Maracanã in a new phase of his career , playing for Cruzeiro . In the first round, the striker was decisive, scoring the winning goal for Raposa, 2-1, at Mineirão.
Fans are expecting a high-level game, with ingredients that go beyond sporting rivalry : on one side, Flamengo 's fight to maintain its lead; on the other, Cruzeiro's attempt to close the gap and dream bigger about the cup.
26th round – Brazilian Championship
📆 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
📺 Broadcast: Premiere
Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Danilo (Leo Pereira) and Alex Sandro; Saul, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Cruzeiro (Coach: Leonardo Jardim): Cassio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Wanderson and Kaio Jorge.
More than 45 thousand tickets have already been sold for this Thursday's duel (2) between Mais Querido and Raposa, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão
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Flamengo announced that tickets for the match against Cruzeiro , this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, are practically sold out. The game is valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship and should have an audience of over 70 thousand people.
The North, West, East (upper and lower), and part of the South sectors are already full. Prices range from R$100 to R$600, depending on the sector, with half-price tickets available for all options.
The duel pits the leaders and runners-up of Série A against each other . Flamengo arrives with 54 points and a four-point advantage over Cruzeiro , which has 50. The match could reduce the gap between the two clubs or increase the red-black advantage in the race for the title.
Ticket sales began on September 2nd, exclusively for Flamengo members, who received priority and special discounts. Later, on September 18th, sales opened to the general public. Cruzeiro's visiting fans will be seated in the stadium's South B section.
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