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Fabrício Bruno talks about the secret between Gabigol and Filipe Luís when explaining his departure from Flamengo

The defender was officially presented by Cruzeiro this past Sunday (12), and revealed behind the scenes of his daily life on Mais Querido

Fabrício Bruno reveals secret between Gabigol and Filipe Luís (Reproduction/Cruzeiro)
Fabrício Bruno reveals secret between Gabigol and Filipe Luís (Reproduction/Cruzeiro)

13 Jan 2025 | 07:20 |

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Defender Fabrício Bruno was announced by Cruzeiro as the new reinforcement for the season after leaving Flamengo. In his first press conference at the new club, the defender revealed a secret about Gabigol's relationship with Filipe Luís and explained the reason for leaving Rubro-Negro.



"I prefer to be direct, I have always taken a stand. And everything is fine. Gabi said he was hoping to end his contract at Flamengo to be Filipe's friend again. Me too. I respect Léo Pereira, Ortiz a lot... the change (of club) is a career strategy, to experience great things at his favorite club," he said.


PAID IN CASH

Cruzeiro agreed to buy Fabrício Bruno from Flamengo last Wednesday (8). The team from Minas Gerais paid around 7 million euros (R$44 million) in cash to Rubro-Negro to have 100% of the athlete's economic rights. In other words, Mais Querido is not entitled to an amount from a possible sale of the athlete in the future.


LARGE PROFIT

It's worth remembering that Fabrício Bruno arrived at Flamengo in the 2022 season, after being a big highlight at Red Bull Bragantino. Rubro-Negro, therefore, paid R$15 million to the São Paulo team for the arrival of the defender. In other words, as it paid R$15 million and sold for R$44 million, Mais Querido made a profit of 200%.

PASSING THROUGH FLAMENGO

Fabrício Bruno spent a total of three seasons at Flamengo. During the period, the defender won one Libertadores, two Brazilian Cups and one Carioca. Remembering that the defender arrived in the 2022 season.


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Zico reveals his joy with the Flamengo Museum: “History was on the ground…”

Mengão's greatest idol celebrated the museum's two-year anniversary at an event alongside other historic football and basketball stars from the club.

The greatest idol in history, Zico celebrates the anniversary of the Flamengo Museum at an event with the club's greatest idols - Photo: Reproduction/
The greatest idol in history, Zico celebrates the anniversary of the Flamengo Museum at an event with the club's greatest idols - Photo: Reproduction/

16 Ago 2025 | 07:00 |

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Opened on August 4, 2023, the Flamengo Museum celebrated its second anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, the club held an event attended by great idols such as Zico, Andrade, Mozer, Nélio, and Olivinha. Mengão's eternal number 10 emphasized the importance of preserving the club's history , which, according to him, had previously been practically forgotten.


Zico on Flamengo's history before the Museum: "It was lying on the floor"


"Everything we fought and sweated for over the years was thrown to the ground. From that day on, I began to take action so that this wouldn't happen to the history that was to come , beyond football. Seeing all this today is gratifying," said Zico .


The idol also emphasized the value of the space for fans and athletes: " This tribute is from the club, from its history, from the club I learned to love . All the sweat I shed in training and games was because I was a Flamengo fan. I'm very happy. Every fan should know about this place. Here are the athletes and employees who helped the club become what it is today," he added.

FLAMENGO MUSEUM NUMBERS


In two years, the Museum has welcomed more than 240,000 visitors. The club plans to make Mengão's history "traveling," taking the collection to states in the North and Northeast . Among those honored is Olivinha, considered the "god of race" in basketball:

"I feel privileged. I've been here almost half my life and been through a lot. Having a bust here, next to Zico, is incredible. I never imagined it . As a basketball player, I'm representing Olympic sports. It's an honor to be the first Olympian to receive this honor. The museum is incredible," celebrated Olivinha.

THE MEETING OF THE IDOLS

The celebration in Gávea featured moments where attendees shared memorable stories. Zico, for example, revealed that the goal he celebrated most in his life was Rondinelli's in the 1978 Campeonato Carioca final against Vasco.


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OFFICIAL! Flamengo renews with Guillermo Varela until 2027

The full-back was in agreement with Mengão in the last few months, but reached an agreement and will remain with the red-black shirt for another two years.

Flamengo agrees to renew Guillermo Varela's contract until December 2027 - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo agrees to renew Guillermo Varela's contract until December 2027 - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |

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Flamengo officially renewed Guillermo Varela's contract until December 2027 this Friday (15), as previously reported by Gazeta do Urubu.   . The signing took place at Ninho do Urubu, with the presence of the football technical director, José Boto.


An important player for Filipe Luís in 2025, Varela has played 35 games this season, starting 21 of them, scoring one goal and providing three assists. His versatility, also playing as a left-back and defensive midfielder, reinforces his value to the coaching staff.


Varela on the deal with Flamengo: "Everything was done very calmly"
VARELA DOESN'T HIDE HIS JOY


Negotiations had been dragging on since the beginning of the year, involving discussions about contract length, bonuses, and salary . The deal ends a period of uncertainty, especially given Wesley's likely departure for European football.

"I'm very happy to stay here, a little longer wearing this shirt, with this club. It was a smooth negotiation for both parties. They wanted me to stay, and I wanted to stay . So, everything was done very smoothly," said the Uruguayan.


NUMBERS AND TITLES FOR FLAMENGO

Since arriving at Flamengo in 2022, Varela has played 108 matches and scored three goals . During this period, he won five titles: Libertadores (2022), Copa do Brasil (2024), Supercopa (2025) and two Campeonato Cariocas (2024 and 2025).

Chance as a starter

With the ankle sprain suffered by Emerson Royal in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Varela should take over as starter in the next matches against Internacional . Royal is practically out of this Sunday's duel (17), for the Brasileirão, and remains doubtful for the decisive match next Wednesday (20).


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Samuel Lino praises his Flamengo teammate: “great example…”

The striker quickly became one of the club's highlights after his arrival, but he makes a point of praising the Mengão veteran

Samuel Lino praises Bruno Henrique after Flamengo's victory over Internacional - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Samuel Lino praises Bruno Henrique after Flamengo's victory over Internacional - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

15 Ago 2025 | 18:30 |

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After Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Internacional in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, Samuel Lino made a point of praising Bruno Henrique . The striker highlighted not only the number 27's technical quality, but especially his role as a leader of the squad.



Samuel Lino on Bruno Henrique at Flamengo: "he's a great example of a player"


"Bruno is a great player who has achieved a lot for Flamengo in recent years. He's a player of great quality, but I'd rather emphasize the person he is, our captain . He's always in the locker room talking to us," said Lino, who added:


"He's a role model, and it's great to have that kind of person around, because he's always looking out for the best for the group, helping everyone. Bruno is a great example of a player, of his career, of the victories he achieved at Flamengo . I hope to achieve the same as him here at Flamengo ," said the new number 16 of the Mais Querido.

BRUNO HENRIQUE: IDOL AND RECORD HOLDER

Bruno Henrique shares with Arrascaeta the title of greatest champion in the club's history , with 15 titles won: three Brazilian Championships, two Libertadores, one South American Recopa, three Super Cups, three Brazilian Cups and five Cariocas.

DECISIVE GOAL AGAINST INTER

In the match against Internacional, the striker scored the winning goal in the 27th minute of the first half , heading in a corner kick from Luiz Araújo. The result gives Flamengo the advantage for the return leg at Beira-Rio.

After the game, Bruno Henrique assessed the team's performance: "We took possession in the first half, and in the second, because we wanted to score quickly, we ended up opening up a bit . It's something we need to improve, especially in the first 15 minutes of the second half."

AGENDA

Flamengo will decide its place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores next Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre. Before that, it will face Internacional again this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the Brasileirão . Mengão is the leader of the competition with 40 points, three more than the second-placed Cruzeiro.


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