Soccer
14 Out 2024 | 10:15 |
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The prestige of Vinícius Júnior continues to grow on the global football scene, and this time, one of the biggest names in the sport, Neymar, made a point to publicly demonstrate his support for the young Real Madrid striker. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper AS, Neymar stated with conviction that Vini Jr deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, highlighting not only his technical performance, but also his journey of overcoming and resilience throughout your career. "I'm with Vini Jr for the Ballon d'Or. Nobody deserves it more than him", said Neymar, endorsing the Brazilian striker's candidacy for the best player in the world award.
For Neymar, Vinícius Júnior is not just a great talent on the pitch. The number 10 of the Brazilian team highlighted the fighting character of the young athlete, who faced many challenges in his career, both on and off the field. From an early age, Vini Jr had to deal with severe criticism and even regrettable episodes of racism, which tested his emotional strength. However, Neymar highlighted that, even in the face of these adversities, the Real Madrid striker never let himself get discouraged, exceeding all expectations and becoming a true inspiration for millions of fans around the world. p>
VINI JR WILL DO JUST TO THE CAMPAIGN
Vinícius Júnior's trajectory is marked by a rapid rise, something that did not go unnoticed by Neymar, who was also a prodigy in his youth. The current Al-Hilal striker recalled the criticism Vini faced in his first years at Real Madrid, when many questioned his ability to be an elite player. However, instead of succumbing to pressure,Vinícius responded masterfully on the field, establishing himself as a key player in the Merengue attack, contributing significantly to the club's recent achievements, including the Liga dos UEFA Champions.
In addition to their performance on the field, Neymar stressed the importance of the impact that Vinícius Júnior has outside of himself. The young striker has become a symbol of resistance against racism in football, using his platform to raise his voice against the injustices he suffered and which are still a reality in different parts of the world. Neymar, who has also been a victim of racist attacks throughout his career, was proud of how Vinícius handled these situations and how he has used his influence to promote positive social changes. For Neymar, this makes winning the Ballon d'Or even more significant, as it would be recognition of a player who transcended the sport.
GO FOR THE PRIZE
In recent years, Vinícius Júnior has evolved impressively, developing his skills techniques and becoming one of the main strikers in world football. With his speed, disconcerting dribbling and precision in finishing, he established himself as one of the stars of Real Madrid and the Brazilian team. Neymar, who has followed this evolution closely, believes that the time has come for Vinícius to be recognized for his talent with the most coveted prize in individual football: the Ballon d'Or. "He is a fighter, he has suffered a lot throughout his life , he surpassed all expectations, all criticism, all mockery, and today he has become a great idol, a hero for us", added Neymar, reinforcing his support.
The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.
18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.
According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.
Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.
Flamengo defenders João Victor and Iago are among the 21 players called up by Ramon Menezes to represent Brazil at the U-20 World Cup
18 Set 2025 | 16:43 |
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Flamengo U-20 will be represented at the World Cup by two players. Coach Ramon Menezes called up, this Thursday (18), defenders João Victor and Iago to defend the Brazilian National Team in the tournament. The competition will be held in Chile between September 27 and October 19.
Brazil is in Group C of the U-20 World Cup and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in the initial phase. A total of 24 teams participate in the competition, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-place teams advance to the round of 16. From this stage onward, the matches become knockout until the title is decided.
Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo ( Corinthians ), Lucas Furtado (Vitória-POR) and Otávio (Cruzeiro).
Defenders: Gilberto (Palmeiras), Igor Serrote (Al Jazira-UAE), Leandrinho (Vasco), Léo Derik (Athletico-PR), Bruno Alves (Cruzeiro), Iago (Flamengo) and João Victor ( Flamengo ).
Midfielders: Coutinho (Palmeiras), João Cruz (Athletico-PR), Murilo (Cruzeiro), Rayan Lucas (Sporting-POR) and Rhuan Gabriel (Cruzeiro).
Forwards: Deivid Washington (Chelsea-ING), Erick Belé (Palmeiras), Gustavo Prado (Internacional), Luighi (Palmeiras), Pedrinho (Zenit-RUS) and Wesley (Al Nassr-SAU).
Mengão striker blasted the refereeing in the 1-0 defeat against São Paulo that led to elimination from the national competition
18 Set 2025 | 16:00 |
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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17), after a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. After the final whistle, striker Cristiane spoke out and made harsh criticisms of the refereeing.
Flamengo's Cristiane, after elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "It was biased refereeing"
"Everyone saw today's match , no need to even talk about it. The refereeing was biased, and it also went wrong in São Paulo's favor. But when the refereeing ends up deciding the match, it gets complicated . I don't know the choices made for a game as big as this, Flamengo vs. São Paulo," the player declared.
She continued: " Unfortunately, today had a big impact on us . We've made significant progress compared to the beginning of the year, that's clear. But when the refereeing has a direct impact, it gets difficult," Cristiane concluded.
The first half of the derby was evenly matched. São Paulo started better, but after 20 minutes, Flamengo began to control possession. Even so, neither team managed to score before halftime . In the second half, the São Paulo team came back with more intensity and capitalized on a defensive lapse. Duda Serrana appeared unmarked to score the winning goal and secure the tricolor's place in the semifinals.
After being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, the Meninas da Gávea return to the field this Saturday (20), for their debut in the Campeonato Carioca, against Búzios, at 3 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo is the current state champion and holds the hegemony in women's football in Rio , with eight titles won so far.
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