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FERJ defines arbitration schedule for Flamengo x Madureira, for Carioca

The teams face each other this Thursday (16), at 6:30 pm, in a game valid for the second round of the State Championship

FERJ announces arbitration schedule for Flamengo x Madureira (Photo: Reproduction)
FERJ announces arbitration schedule for Flamengo x Madureira (Photo: Reproduction)

14 Jan 2025 | 08:49 |

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While the main team of Flamengo continues in pre-season in the United States, the alternative team is preparing for the second round of the Carioca Championship. Rubro-Negro returns to the field this Thursday (16), when they faceMadureira. Thus, FERJ defined the arbitrationof the confrontation.


The Football Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro Janeiro (FERJ) defined Tarcizo Pinheiro Caetano as the referee responsible for refereeing Flamengo x Madureira. The entity also defined the assistants: Gustavo Mota and Daniel de Oliveira. The video referee will be Philip Georg.


FLAMENGO NO CARIOCA


O Mais Querido debuted in the Campeonato Carioca with a defeat to Boavista last Sunday (12). Thus, Rubro-Negro occupies 10th place with no points added so far, needing to beat Madureira this Thursday (16) to reach the three points and move up the first places.

Highlighting that the main cast of Mais Querido is still in the United States. In other words, the alternative team of Rubro-Negro that will be on the field against Madureira, on Thursday (16).


FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Thus, Flamengo and Madureira face each other at 6:30 pm, at Estádio Amigão, for the second round of the Campeonato Carioca. The confrontation will be broadcast live on Premiere, via pay-per-view.


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Will Arrascaeta renew his contract with Flamengo? The Uruguayan addresses the issue at a press conference.

Discussions about a new contract between the number 10 and Mengão came to light at the beginning of the year, but the idea was left aside by the club.

Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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Flamengo is preparing to face Internacional this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Friday afternoon (15), Arrascaeta gave a press conference and avoided commenting on a possible contract renewal with the club.


Arrascaeta on renewing his contract with Flamengo: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it"


When asked about the matter, the number 10 replied: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it." The Uruguayan's contract with the club runs until December 2026, and Flamengo only intends to begin negotiations to renew his contract in early 2026. Starting in June of next year, Arrascaeta will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club for free if he doesn't reach an agreement to stay.


ARRASCAETA'S HIGHLIGHTS AT FLAMENGO

Since joining Flamengo in 2019, Arrascaeta has established himself as a key player . Initially wearing the number 14 jersey, he took on the number 10 after Gabigol's departure. To date, he has scored 87 goals and provided 98 assists in 328 matches, directly contributing to 185 goals for the club.


In the 2025 season, the Uruguayan is the team's top scorer, with 14 goals and nine assists in 38 games, adding 23 direct participations in goals so far , which made coach Filipe Luís treat the Uruguayan as the 'best player in Brazil' in a recent press conference.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere, on pay-per-view . Mengão is the leader of the Championship with 40 points, three more than Cruzeiro and one game less than the Minas Gerais team.



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Flamengo announces list of players to face Internacional with returns

Mengão will have strong reinforcements for the game against Colorado in Porto Alegre in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship

Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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Flamengo released the list of players for the duel against Internacional in the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and the returns of Nico De La Cruz and Danilo were confirmed by the club . With that, the players are once again available to coach Filipe Luís after a long inactivity.


CHECK THE LIST
  • Goalkeepers: Rossi, Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha
  • Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
  • Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira,
  • Midfielders: Allan, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho,
  • Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Saúl, Victor Hugo
  • Attackers: Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan.
SURPRISES


Emerson Royal, who left the field in the first half against Internacional on Wednesday in the Libertadores Cup due to pain in his left ankle, is among those traveling to Porto Alegre for the Brasileirão match . Michael and Juninho also return to coach Filipe Luís's squad after a long absence. The number 23 has missed the Mais Querido's last three matches. The "little robot" has not been included in the squad since the draw with Botafogo on May 18.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a victory, Mengão will remain the sole leader of the competition .


SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION

Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up-to-date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.


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Training session defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão

Mengão travels this Saturday afternoon (16) to Porto Alegre where they face Colorado in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship at Beira-Rio

Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |

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Flamengo is approaching the duel against Internacional , this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday's activity (16) will be decisive, when coach Filipe Luís must define Mengão's starting team .


The final training session takes place at 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. The coach is expected to field a full-strength squad for the match. The likely lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan and Jorginho; Plata, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta , and Pedro.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro , who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a win, Mengão will maintain its position as the sole leader of the competition.

SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION


Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.

REHEARSAL FOR WEDNESDAY?

This will be the second of three consecutive matches between Flamengo and Internacional . Mengão won the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 1-0 at Maracanã last Wednesday, and the return leg will take place at Beira-Rio on the 20th, with Internacional needing only a draw to secure qualification.


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