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Former Flamengo player Jean Lucas doesn't hide his gratitude upon joining the national team.
03 Set 2025 | 08:32
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16 Mai 2024 | 13:26 |
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Thursday dawned cloudy in the world of journalism and also in Flamengo. This is because one of the giants of sports communication, Washington Rodrigues, "Apolinho", passed away on Wednesday night (May 15, 2024) at the age of 87. He was admitted to Hospital Samaritano, in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, where he was being treated for cancer.
The radio host was a beloved person in the sporting world. In this sense, Fla's eternal idol, full-back Leandro, in an exclusive interview with journalist Diego Alarcon, from Gazeta do Urubu, spoke about the death and revealed a great affection for Washington Rodrigues, after revealing a curiosity between them.
"Sad, right man? Brazil loses one of its great journalists, a great professional. I had a very special affection for him, because of when I was still young, in 76. He had a column in the newspaper, now I'm not going to remember the newspaper, but it was his first compliment, a criticism I received from a journalist was his", said Leandro, who continued...
"He once wrote in the newspaper, that in Flamengo's youth , there was a left-back (he played left-back at the time) who is already going to become a professional and will be a great football player", added the former full-back.
In addition, the 81 champion revealed that he spent time with Apolinho personally:
"I have immense affection for him. I've already met him personally. I've invited him to my birthdays, he was a great red-black guy, he told great stories and he'll really be missed by all of us, but he is with God now", concluded Leandro.
Apolinho coach
The radio presenter was also a football coach and led Flamengo. Apolinho was a fan of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and coached the club in the 1995 season. On that occasion, he led Flamengo to runner-up in the now-defunct Supercopa Libertadores, with a 2-1 defeat to Independiente, from Argentina.
After leaving his position as coach in 1995, he returned to the club for another year in 1998, as Director of Football for the red-black team....
During the FIFA Date, the biggest concern on the part of the Nation is that Mengão athletes return without injuries after playing for their countries.
03 Set 2025 | 11:00 |
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For Flamengo fans, when it comes to the Brazilian National Team there is a constant concern whenever a Flamengo player is called up , the fear of a possible injury grows . This time, the situation fell on Samuel Lino, who suffered a tackle during Brazil's training session this Tuesday (2).
Flamengo 's number 16 was called up to replace the injured Matheus Cunha of Manchester United (ENG) . During the training session, he received a more forceful approach from midfielder Casemiro, lost his balance and showed signs of pain, but continued training normally.
The Red-Black Nation did not hide its apprehension on social media:
The fans' fears have a recent history. In 2024, Pedro was enjoying one of the best phases of his career when he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury during a training session with the national team. The striker was sidelined for months and only returned to the field in 2025.
Despite the concern, the CBF did not report any physical problems with Samuel Lino . Thus, the striker remains available to Carlo Ancelotti for the match this Thursday (4), when Brazil faces Chile, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
The squad was given four days off after a draw against Grêmio due to the FIFA Date, where six Mengão players were called up
03 Set 2025 | 10:17 |
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Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio last Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The duel was played at a packed Maracanã and, after the final whistle, the red-black squad received four days of rest . This Wednesday (3), the players complete the penultimate day off .
The break is due to the FIFA Date, which began last Monday (1). With this, the national calendar is interrupted while the teams play another round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
According to the schedule released by the club, the squad will return next Friday (5), at Ninho do Urubu. From then on, coach Filipe Luís will continue preparing for the final stretch of the season, with the marathon of games between Brasileirão and Libertadores.
Despite the draw against Grêmio, Flamengo remains atop the Brasileirão. "The Most Beloved" has 47 points and maintains an advantage over its direct rivals . Cruzeiro moved into second place with 44 points, while Palmeiras, which tied with Corinthians, dropped to third place with 43.
Flamengo had six players called up by their national teams for this September FIFA International Day. They are:
Games of the South American teams with red-and-black athletes called up:
September 4th (Thursday)
September 8th (Monday)
Midfielder was loaned by Mengão to the Italian club for one year, with an obligation to buy if targets are reached, in addition to maintaining a percentage
03 Set 2025 | 10:00 |
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It's official! Lorran, an attacking midfielder who came through Flamengo's youth system, was presented this Wednesday (3) as a new player for Pisa Sporting Club , in Italy. The "Garoto do Ninho" was loaned for 500 thousand euros (around R$ 3.1 million), in a contract that includes the obligation to purchase 50% of the athlete's rights for 4 million euros (approximately R$ 25 million).
However, the clause will only be activated if Lorran plays at least 50% of the season's games and Pisa remains in the Italian top flight. If these conditions are met, Flamengo will retain 50% of the player's economic rights , aiming to profit from a future transfer.
"Hello, I'm Lorran ! I'm very happy to be here. I hope to see you soon at the stadium . Let's go!" the athlete declared in a video released by the Italian club on its Instagram page. The midfielder emerged as one of the great prospects of Mengão's youth academy, having impressed during the beginning of his professional career, but his performance declined and he lost ground under Tite and has not been able to recover under Filipe Luís.
Last Saturday, Lorran was at the stadium to watch his future teammates in the match against Roma. Before the match began, the youngster took part in a pitchside warm-up wearing his new club's colors and also reunited with Wesley, his former teammate at Ninho do Urubu.
Without Lorran, Mengão returns to action on September 14th against Juventude at 4 pm (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo is looking to end a long winless streak at the Jaconero stadium . The last time they won there was on October 1st, 1997, when the score ended 1-0 for "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved), thanks to an own goal by Rodrigo Costa.
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