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EXCLUSIVE: GABIGOL WISHES TO REMAIN AT FLAMENGO AND WILL HAVE A NEW MEETING WITH THE BOARD THIS WEEK
The striker has been speculated on by several teams, but prioritizes renewal with Mais Querido
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The subject of renewing Gabigol's link with Flamengocontinues to give something to talk about. Therefore, the Gazeta do Urubu portal sought out more information about the attacker's relationship with Rubro-Negro, through journalist Pablo Raphael, who found out what the number 99's desire for Mais Querido was.
According to some sources, Gabigol wants to remain at Flamengo and still believes that Mais Querido will renew his contract. Furthermore, it is his manager who wants to remove him from Rubro-Negro, as the player has not had space in the team.
RIFFRE WITH THE BOARD AND DESIRE TO REMAIN AT FLAMENGO
Furthermore, Gabigol has a big feud with the Red and Black board, who are not afraid to publicly show their dissatisfaction with the attacker. Rodolfo Landim does not want the player to remain in the long term, as he is not showing high performance. Therefore, a short contract model was suggested, 1 year of contract plus salary adjustment, which left the athlete upset, as he expected a longer contract.
Even though he was no longer "loved" by the board, Gabriel will talk to Mais Querido's directors once again this week, as his managers want the athlete's situation to be defined as quickly as possible.
So, if Flamengo only offered him a 2-year contract , Gabigol would be willing to accept, as the number 99 does not want to leave the club through the back doors. The reason the player was cut from the match against Cruzeiro was in retaliation for the statements made by Júnior Pedroso, his manager.
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Flamengo's stance on Lorran is harshly criticized by the President of Madureira
club from the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, played an important role in Lorran's career, being responsible for discovering his talent
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The career of Lorran, a midfielder who is only 18 years old at Flamengo , is marked by contrasts and challenges. Considered a jewel in the Mengão ranks, the young player has already experienced moments of almost being transferred, being dismissed and having expectations regarding his future at the club.
Madureira, a club from the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, played an important role in the beginning of Lorran's career, being responsible for discovering his talent. Tricolor Suburbano still holds 30% of the athlete's economic rights.
Elias Duba, president of Madureira, gave an interview to "ge" this Monday (24). When asked about Lorran's situation and the near transfer to CSKA, from Russia, the president of Madureira took the opportunity to criticize Flamengo and coach Filipe Luís:
"I wasn't consulted about this, even though we have a stake. When I gave Flamengo 70% of it, I didn't negotiate the 70%, I gave it to Flamengo. For free. 'It's yours, you're going to make the player, and if the player turns out well, 30% is mine and I'm going to make money from it'. (Rodolfo) Landim (former president of the red-black team) received an offer that I think was around 30 million euros" , he began.
The manager revealed that he spoke directly with the former president of Mengão.
"I had direct contact with Landim and then when this proposal came up, I said: 'Landim, sell'. He called Spindel (executive director) and said: 'Duba is asking me to sell Lorran'", he said.
Duba gave more details about what Landim would have said to him at the launch event for the Campeonato Carioca, in 2024.
"Note what I'm saying, Lorran will be the biggest transaction of a player made by Flamengo in history. We're going to renew his contract, increase the fine, because this boy, the fine will be 100 million euros and his business is almost in that range" , Landim is said to have said.
The Madureira director regretted that Flamengo did not sell Lorran and criticized the red-black coaches.
"With those 30 (million euros) I would have put my kite in the air. When I see now a coach who arrives at Flamengo takes an asset from Flamengo, one of the biggest names that Flamengo has today, given that he had already had a previous offer, and was considered the goose that laid the golden eggs for Flamengo, and puts the guy on the sidelines...", he was indignant.
Duba does not agree with Flamengo's methodology
Within Flamengo, according to "ge", the board recognizes that there were flaws in Lorran 's training in the youth categories, which prevented his adequate development to shine in the professional team.
The decision to keep him training with the under-20s is part of a wider project by the club, which considers this approach a severe but essential measure for the player's development. However, Elias Duba expresses doubts about this strategy:
"I don't know what the reason is, but I'm suspicious. Something is going on. I didn't contact anyone from Flamengo to find out. The people who contacted me were Lorran's staff and Vinícius Jr.'s people. They wanted to talk to me and I said that the conversation isn't for me. Flamengo has 70% of the player, and they are the ones who control the player's federation rights. Whatever Flamengo does, I will comply," he said.
Lorran, considered the greatest jewel of Ninho do Urubu since Vini Jr's departure, has often had his name associated with European clubs. However, "ge" pointed out that Flamengo directors denied that a proposal of 30 million euros (R$ 185.8 million) had reached the club.
Having turned professional in 2023, Lorran became the youngest player to score a goal for Flamengo, at the age of 16. Under Tite's management, he enjoyed a good moment in the Brasileirão and had a sporting project set up to become an idol before a possible transfer to Europe. The athlete renewed his contract until August 2029, with a release clause of 100 million euros (R$619 million).
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Brazil vs Argentina - where to watch, probable lineup and time of the classic
The Brazilian team faces the current world champions this Tuesday (25), in Buenos Aires, seeking to get closer to the leadership
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Brazil and Argentina face each other again this Tuesday (25) for the 14th round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match takes place at 9 pm (Brasília time), at the Mâs Monumental stadium, in Buenos Aires, with live broadcast on Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed TV).
The history of the South American classic records 109 clashes, with 43 Brazilian victories, 40 Argentine triumphs and 26 draws. In the standings, Lionel Scaloni's team leads with 28 points, while Brazil, under the command of Dorival Júnior , occupies the third position with 21 points won.
GAME DETAILS: TIME, BROADCAST AND REFEREEING OF THE MATCH IN BUENOS AIRES
The derby will be played at the Mas Monumental, one of Argentina's most iconic stadiums. The referee will be Andre Rojas, assisted by Colombians Alexander Guzman and Richard Ortiz. The video assistant referee (VAR) will be John Perdomo.
📆 Date and time: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:00 pm (Brasília time);
📍 Location: Mâs Monumental, Buenos Aires (ARG);
📺 Broadcast: Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed TV);
🟨 Refereeing: Andre Rojas (referee), Alexander Guzman and Richard Ortiz (assistants);
🖥️ VAR: John Perdomo.
PROBABLE LINEUPS: BRAZIL WILL MAKE CHANGES, ARGENTINA WILL NOT COUNT ON MESSI
Argentina will be without key players, including Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez, both injured. Nico Gonzalez is also suspended. Brazil will be without Alisson, due to FIFA concussion protocol, and Bruno Guimarães and Gabriel Magalhães, who are suspended.
Argentina (Coach: Lionel Scaloni)
Probable team: Emiliano Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Paredes, Mac Allister, Giuliano Simeone; Enzo Fernandez, Thiago Almada and Julian Alvarez.
Absences: Nico González (suspended), Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez (injured);
Question: From Paul (muscle discomfort).
Brazil (Coach: Dorival Junior)
Probable team: Bento; Wesley, Marquinhos, Murillo and Guilherme Arana; André, Joelinton and Raphinha; Vini Jr. , Rodrygo and Savinho.
Out: Alisson (concussion protocol), Bruno Guimarães and Gabriel Magalhães (suspended).
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Internacional president talks again about debt with Flamengo: "exposure"
Flamengo awaits payment of R$24 million from Internacional for Thiago Maia and is studying legal measures to resolve the issue
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Internacional has not yet made the payment of R$24 million for the purchase of Thiago Maia, who was traded to Flamengo in July 2024. Given the delay, Rubro-Negro is looking for alternatives to guarantee the receipt of the amount, including possible legal measures.
The president of the Rio Grande do Sul club, Alessandro Barcelos, commented on the situation and acknowledged the debt, but highlighted the financial difficulties faced by the Colorado. “Flamengo is within its rights. Just like Internacional has its creditors, those who owe the club. We are always dealing with the situation in the best possible way”, he stated.
INTERNATIONAL ALLEGED FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES TO JUSTIFY DELAY
In his speech, Barcelos mentioned that the Rio Grande do Sul club is looking for a solution for the payment and stated that the situation does not match Internacional's conduct. "It is not Internacional's style to keep this commitment open, but these are exceptional situations. We are looking for a solution," explained the director.
The president of Colorado also mentioned that the exposure of debts in Brazilian football could involve several teams. “Now, the exposure of creditors, if we were to do this in Brazilian football, all clubs would have some demand”, he concluded.
NEGOTIATION BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL WAS CLOSED IN 2024
Thiago Maia's sale to Internacional was completed in July 2024 for 4 million euros (R$24.1 million at the exchange rate at the time). However, the full payment has not yet been made, which has generated dissatisfaction at Mais Querido.
In an attempt to settle the debt, Internacional sought to transfer the player to Santos at the beginning of the season. The São Paulo club would assume responsibility for the payment, but the terms presented were not accepted by Flamengo .
Rubro-Negro demanded that Santos present bank guarantees or make the payment in cash, which did not happen. Thus, the deal was suspended, and Thiago Maia remained at the disposal of Colorado.
FLAMENGO X INTERNATIONAL FOR THE BRAZILIAN LEAGUE
The midfielder continues to play for the Rio Grande do Sul club and will even be on the field in the match against Mengão this Saturday (29), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first round of the Brazilian Championship.
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