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ROSSI FAILURE? JÚLIO CÉSAR TALKS ABOUT SÃO PAULO’S GOAL THREAD

During the 1-1 draw against São Paulo, some fans criticized the Argentine goalkeeper for the goal scored by Nestor

26 Set 2023 | 15:52 |

In the second match in which Rossi played as a starter for Flamengo, he found himself in the decisive game of the Copa do Brasil final. During the 1-1 draw against São Paulo, some fans criticized the Argentine goalkeeper for the goal scored by Nestor, immediately after Bruno Henrique had scored. However, Júlio César, a former player at the Rio club, did not blame Rossi for the goal and explained the play.

"It wasn't a mistake. Getúlio, how many times did you punch the ball there in the 'bololo' and the ball went forward. Sometimes you can't execute the correct movement. You have to make the movement at that moment that allows it to be done. We know that the goalkeeper can't punch into the middle of the area, but his wasn't even like that into the middle from the area. It was much more due to the guy who shot it. The ball he (Nestor) caught was very difficult", said Júlio to the "Mundo GV" podcast, presented by former Flamengo goalkeeper, Getúlio Vargas.

< "The ball went into the side's net. Was he out of position? Obviously, right, he went to punch the ball. Only he is the multi-man, multi-goalkeeper, who goes there to punch and then return to the goal. He did the job of punching, helping the defensive system, but you can't deposit everything in the guy's account. It's not fair," he said.

Before the clash against São Paulo, Rossi was named as a starter in the game against Goiás, which ended in a goalless draw. In that match, the Argentine goalkeeper had little work to do, as the opposing team only shot once towards Flamengo's goal. However, last Sunday, Rossi faced a greater threat in goal. In addition to his skills as a goalkeeper, he also stood out in Flamengo's ball passing, taking advantage of his ability to play well with his feet, distributing 33 passes with an accuracy of 73%.

The expectation is that Rossi continue to receive opportunities in Flamengo games. He assumed the starting position amid criticism from fans regarding the performance of Matheus Cunha, who was previously the starter.

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FlaPress? André Rizek says the press is 'focused' on Flamengo

A journalist guarantees that the way the media treats Mengão is always in an exalted tone, which has left the fans 'spoiled'

André Rizek detonates the media's treatment of Flamengo and says the club is being treated with 'nobleness' - Photo: Reproduction/Charla Podcast

17 Set 2025 | 13:49 |

This Tuesday (16), journalist André Rizek participated in the Charla Podcast and once again gained prominence on social media when talking about Flamengo. Questioned by Bruno Cantarelli about the way the press treats the club , the SporTV presenter pointed out what he considers a “bad habit” of the red-black fan.

André Rizek: "Flamengo has a noble treatment"

According to Rizek, over the years, the media has created a culture in which the spotlight focuses on Flamengo , while rivals with similar achievements don't receive the same recognition. This behavior, he says, has accustomed fans to always expecting "noble treatment."

"When I came to live in Rio de Janeiro in 2010, my first shock was the media coverage. The first thing I noticed was that Flamengo gets a noble treatment. For example, if Flamengo wins the Guanabara Cup: 'Guanabara belongs to Mengão!' Then Botafogo wins the State Championship: 'Botafogo wins an empty State Championship.' Wait, something's different," said the journalist.

“FLACENTRISM” AND THE ROLE OF THE PRESS

Rizek also cited recent examples to illustrate his point. According to him, any praise given to players from other clubs invariably generates comparisons with Flamengo , as when he praised Jhon Arias when he was still a Fluminense player.

"I said that Jhon Arias was, in my opinion, the best and most complete player active in Brazil. 'But what about Arrasca?' I wasn't talking about Flamengo, I was talking about Arias. You can't praise anything outside of Flamengo. A media culture has been created in Brazil that says: 'To Flamengo, everything; to others, beatings, mockery, belittling, and disrespect.' Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil, a very powerful brand . But the others also need to be treated with respect," he added.

PROTAGONISM IN THE MEDIA

Despite the criticism, it's worth noting that part of this impact also stems from the engagement of rival fans, a phenomenon dubbed "Flacentrism" by the nation. Since 2019, any prominent team in Brazilian football has been compared to Jorge Jesus' historic team , such as Botafogo in 2024 or Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. The same goes for players: every prominent number 10 in the country ends up being measured against Arrascaeta.

Because of its successful history and the strength of its fans, Flamengo tends to maintain a privileged position in the media . However, how this prominence is constructed is also influenced by the behavior of fans of other teams.

ROSSI FAILURE? JÚLIO CÉSAR TALKS ABOUT SÃO PAULO’S GOAL THREAD