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"I even had doubts about whether I would play," declares Cebolinha after scoring again for Flamengo
06 Ago 2025 | 22:22
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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.
Despite the away win with a goal from Pedro, the Rio de Janeiro team is eliminated from the Copa do Brasil after losing on penalties to Atlético-MG
06 Ago 2025 | 23:41 |
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On Wednesday night (06), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV , in Belo Horizonte, in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. With the same score as the first leg, but in favor of Rubro-Negro, the decision of the spot was left to the penalty shootout . In the penalties, the Minas Gerais team was more efficient and advanced to the semifinals.
Despite a strong performance over the 90 minutes, the result wasn't enough. In the penalty shootout, Atlético-MG converted four of their five attempts, while Mengão missed a penalty each from Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino.
After the end of the match, Filipe Luís, who led the team in the coach's absence , commented on the starting lineup and explained that the decisions were made based on the physical conditions of the available athletes.
"The decision on the starting lineup first involved some who didn't travel, Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo, who weren't fit to play , were barred. Some couldn't start because they were on vacation, like Lino, Royal, and Saúl," said Filipe Luís .
"Arrascaeta felt discomfort in the last game. And I put together a team with the players I have, just like in the first game , enough to win and play a great game. That's how they did it," said the coach.
Now out of the Copa do Brasil competition, the Rio team's focus is now fully on the Brazilian Championship . Next Saturday (09), Mengão hosts Mirassol at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the competition.
The Rio de Janeiro team beat Atlético-MG 1-0 away from home, equaling the aggregate score, but saw their place in the semifinals slip away on penalties after a mistake by Wallace.
06 Ago 2025 | 23:30 |
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On Wednesday night (06), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV , reversing the disadvantage of the first leg and equalizing the match at 1-1 on aggregate . The decision of the spot was left to penalties, where the Minas Gerais team got the best and stamped its passport to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.
With a strong performance, the Rubro-Negro dominated most of the match, creating clear chances, and finding the net with Pedro in the second half. However, their efficiency in penalty kicks made the difference: while Atlético-MG converted four of their five kicks, Wallace Yan missed the last one for the Rio de Janeiro team, sealing their elimination.
After the match ended, coach Filipe Luís showed support for Wallace Yan, who missed the decisive penalty . For the experienced player, the youngster demonstrated character by taking responsibility at such a crucial moment.
"He's a player with a lot of personality. He doesn't hide, he's not shy around anyone. He's been the center of attention, but Lyanco isn't a saint, and neither are Everson or Hulk. They provoke. They get involved in these game things," he said before concluding.
"In high-performance football, no one wants to lose. And that's how it is. As long as there's no violence, it's fine. Both teams want to win. Atlético-MG won. Wallace played a great game, he did what was in the game plan. He has personality and a great future ahead of him," said Filipe.
With the elimination in the Copa do Brasil, the focus now turns completely to the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (09), Flamengo hosts Mirassol at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the tournament.
After winning at Arena MRV, Mengão equaled the aggregate score, but saw Atlético-MG be more efficient in penalties and secure a place in the semifinals
06 Ago 2025 | 23:10 |
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On Wednesday night (6), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV and tied the match 1-1 on aggregate. However, the penalty shootout decided who qualified for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. With perfect use of penalties, the Minas Gerais team confirmed their place, while Rubro-Negro said goodbye to the national competition.
Despite being eliminated, Flamengo performed well throughout the 90 minutes. With greater possession and offensive volume, the Rio de Janeiro team created good chances and scored through Pedro in the second half. However, the penalty shootout ended Flamengo's run in the tournament.
After the end of the match, Filipe Luís spoke about the choice of batsmen and defended Wallace Yan, who missed the last penalty for Mais Querido: " They were the players who bat better, who were available , who were more confident to bat," he said before concluding.
" I myself have made mistakes (being) very confident in penalty shootouts . Penalties are penalties, there is a very fine line between victory and defeat. The only thing I can say is that I am proud of the players who went out there and took the ball with the courage to take it," said the full-back.
During regulation time, Filipe Luís's team demonstrated control. Consistently creating opportunities and neutralizing Atlético-MG's attack, the team maintained its dominance.
Cebolinha's goal gave the fans hope, but the penalty shootout ultimately thwarted the red-and-blacks' plans. With Wallace Yan missing his shot and the Minas Gerais team converting the final ball , elimination was sealed, despite a competitive performance on the field.
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