Soccer
21 Out 2023 | 20:30 |
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Judge Simone Cavalieri Frota, from the 9th Special Criminal Court of Rio de Janeiro, accepted the Public Ministry's request to charge councilor Marcos Braz for bodily injury as a result of his participation in a fight with a Flamengo fan. The incident occurred in a shopping mall in the West Zone of Rio, generating great repercussions. In addition to Braz's fine, the judge ordered the shelving of the criminal case in which Leandro Campos Gonçalves, the fan involved in the fight, appeared as the perpetrator of aggression and threats against the councilor. The decision to archive was based on the impossibility of effectively launching a criminal action.
Also involved in the fight, Carlos André da Silva will have his case assessed, as the magistrate authorized the continuation of the case against him . The next stage will include a conciliation hearing to seek an agreement between the Flamengo manager and the fan. The Public Ministry's requests were based on the analysis of images from the mall's security cameras, which show Braz and Carlos chasing Leandro through the corridors of the establishment. The images show that Braz had struck Leandro in the neck, causing him to fall. The manager then bit the fan's right thigh.
According to prosecutor Márcio Almeida Ribeiro da Silva, the images also indicate that Carlos André da Silva practiced kicks against Leandro's head and body Gonçalves. Later, with the injured party lying on the ground, Marcos Braz allegedly threw kicks and punches at him. According to the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro, there is no consistent evidence in the file to indicate any criminal practice on the part of Leandro. At a press conference, the fan reaffirmed that he was the victim in the situation.
A medical report confirmed that Leandro suffered a bite to the groin during the fight, while Marcos Braz had an injury to his nose. The MP, however, argues that Braz's injury occurred when he fell on Leandro. In his defense, the councilor and vice-president of football at Flamengo claimed to have been threatened with death by fans. The Public Prosecutor's Office countered this version, claiming that the images do not contain audio recording and that there are no impartial witnesses to corroborate the allegations that Leandro had cursed and threatened Braz before the attacks.
An earlier version, in which Braz claimed that the fans threatened his daughter, was denied by the MP. The evidence shows that the daughter of Flamengo's vice president of football remained in the store for just 2 minutes and 40 seconds and left without having had contact with or noticed Leandro's presence. The fan approached Braz's store only after the councilman's daughter had left.
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With a poor performance away from the field, the Argentine team tries to stop Mengão's momentum in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
16 Set 2025 | 18:59 |
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Estudiantes faces Flamengo this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The Argentine club arrives under pressure due to irregular results in the season and seeks to rediscover the good football of the beginning of the year to overcome one of the strongest teams in Brazil.
In 2025, the La Plata team played 36 matches, totaling 15 wins, eight draws, and 13 losses, with 42 goals scored and 40 conceded, a success rate of just over 49%. Away from home, the record is even more challenging: in 18 away matches, they have recorded just five wins, four draws, and nine losses.
On the other hand, Flamengo has maintained a solid performance at Maracanã , where they have lost only four times this season, only two of which have come against the main team. This makes the match even more difficult for the Argentine team, which will need to overcome one of the most intense atmospheres on the continent.
While performance away from La Plata is a concern, Estudiantes ' home record is positive. In 17 matches, they've won nine, drawn four, and lost four . This home strength could be an asset in the return leg, but first, the team needs to contain Flamengo 's momentum in Rio de Janeiro.
A traditional Libertadores champion, Estudiantes shares the title with River Plate as the most successful Argentine team in the competition and demonstrates experience in knockout stages. In the current edition, they lost only two matches in the group stage, against Universidad de Chile and Botafogo. In the round of 16, they eliminated Cerro Porteño after a 1-0 away win and a 0-0 draw in the return leg in La Plata.
Rubro-Negro begins its quest for a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with sold-out tickets and a massive fan presence; the team has returns
16 Set 2025 | 18:35 |
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Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (18) . The first leg against Estudiantes (ARG) will be held at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will have a full house.
All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing an estimated attendance of around 69,000. The expectation is that the Red-Black Nation will fill every section of the stadium , transforming the Maracanã into a cauldron to push the team toward victory.
The team will have important reinforcements. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela , who were absent last Sunday (14) against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be available to the coach again.
Despite their returns, Rubro-Negro will remain without midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro, and defensive midfielder Pulgar , who are still recovering. The likely lineup for the game includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Fans will be able to watch the match live on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). The second leg will be held next week in La Plata, Argentina, and will determine who advances to the semifinals.
Signed at zero cost, the Spaniard quickly gained a place in Mais Querido, receiving praise from the Spanish press for his recent performances.
16 Set 2025 | 18:12 |
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Despite being signed only in the last transfer window, Saúl Ñíguez has already become one of the most important players in Flamengo's squad . The Spanish midfielder arrived at the club on a free transfer and quickly established himself in the starting lineup.
Spanish newspaper Marca highlighted the athlete's rapid adaptation. " The former Atlético de Madrid player arrived at Flamengo with the mission of becoming an important player and maintaining a prominent role in the starting lineup . His adaptation didn't take long," the publication reported.
According to the publication, Saúl is experiencing "a second youth" in Brazilian football and has already established himself as a key midfielder. Despite only registering one assist in eight games , he has played a more defensive role in Filipe Luís's team.
In the victory over Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , Saúl started alongside Allan in midfield and provided the assist for Arrascaeta's goal in the 31st minute of the first half.
Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Saúl Ñíguez should once again be among the starters for the red-black team.
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