
Soccer
29 Jun 2025 | 16:06 |
Flamengo received confirmation this week from FIFA that it will be able to enter the field with its traditional flag at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami this Sunday (29), for the round of 16 of the Club World Cup . The authorization, reported by journalist Venê Casagrande, comes amid intense mobilization by the red-black fans in the United States.
The measure repeats what was already permitted in the game against Chelsea, in the group stage, when Flamengo had massive support in the stands. The use of the large flag in international tournaments requires approval from the highest football authority, due to safety regulations and size restrictions for flags in tournament stadiums.
In addition to the traditional flag, organized fans are promoting the collective purchase of red and black balloons. The idea is to create an impactful and visually strong scene from the teams' warm-up. Hand banners, flags and even drums are expected to be present, repeating the celebration held in Orlando, in the victory over LAFC.
In the previous phase, Flamengo's game against Chelsea in Philadelphia was one of the competition's biggest attendance milestones. On that occasion, 54,619 people were at Lincoln Financial Field, demonstrating the strength of the red-and-black fans even outside Brazil. For this Sunday's match (29), more than 35 thousand tickets had already been sold by Saturday afternoon (28).
The Hard Rock Stadium has a capacity of 65,000 people, and the expectation is that the crowd will exceed 55,000 fans. Flamengo is working towards the possibility of breaking its own record in the current edition of the tournament. The atmosphere of Maracanã in the United States could be an important advantage for Flamengo when facing one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
With Arrascaeta suspended and Pulgar and Danilo out injured, Mengão is banking on the return of De La Cruz and Jorginho to face Colorado Gaúcho
12 Ago 2025 | 10:52 |
Flamengo and Internacional face each other this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís will not have Arrascaeta, suspended, and will have more absences due to injury, but there is an expectation for the return of important names.
Mengão should have the return of Jorginho, who was absent from the team in the last match in the Brazilian Championship, when the team beat Mirassol 2-1. Nico De La Cruz, who has not played since July 16 due to a left knee injury , trained with the squad on Monday (11) and could be included. Training on Tuesday (12) will define his presence among those called up.
The most likely lineup for the match is: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Emerson Royal; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo, and Plata; Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís.
Among the confirmed absences are Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, and Danilo, who is undergoing treatment for a hamstring injury in his right thigh. Arrascaeta is also out due to suspension after receiving his third yellow card in the group stage against Deportivo Táchira.
The ball kicks off at 9:30 p.m. at Maracanã Stadium , and a packed house is expected to push Flamengo toward the return leg, scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio. The Rio de Janeiro team's goal is to build a comfortable lead and take advantage of the home advantage to put pressure on their opponents.
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12 Ago 2025 | 09:44 |
Palmeiras has made progress in talks to sign Carlos Miguel, currently on his way out of Nottingham Forest, but the deal may take longer than expected. The reason is that the leaked negotiations changed the course of the latest negotiations , causing discomfort between the parties.
The situation is gaining momentum with the possibility of other clubs entering the competition. According to information from GoalBR, Flamengo and Bahia are evaluating the signing . In the case of the Rio de Janeiro club, the board has already expressed interest and is analyzing the feasibility of submitting a formal offer.
Standing at 6'4" and a standout performer in his respective competitions, former Corinthians player Carlos Miguel has become one of the most sought-after targets on the market . His profile appeals to clubs looking to bolster their defense with security and experience.
Enjoying a strong run in the Brasileirão and advancing in the Libertadores, Flamengo is already making moves behind the scenes to strengthen its squad. The board has prioritized the arrival of a new goalkeeper , especially given the confirmed departure of Matheus Cunha. The goalkeeper signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro and will leave the club free of charge at the end of the season.
Despite their confidence in Rossi, Flamengo's board knows they need at least one more high-level goalkeeper on the roster. This time, the team wants to tap the transfer market to replace the Argentine , who has made some mistakes in recent games.
The defender continues to improve physically and should return to the field against Internacional in the Brasileirão, after a six-match absence.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:10 |
Since the victory over Fluminense on July 20, Flamengo's defense has faced a challenge in the absence of Danilo. The defender has missed six consecutive games, including the Copa do Brasil round of 16, but is showing significant progress in his recovery and is expected to return to training with the squad later this week.
Despite the progress, his participation against Internacional, this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the Libertadores , is ruled out. The technical committee opts for caution, aiming to avoid the risk of new injury.
The internal expectation is that Danilo will be available for the match against Colorado, valid for the Brazilian Championship, next Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio. If the return is confirmed, the defender's presence will bring more stability to the defensive system and allow strategic rest for Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, who have been playing without rest since his injury.
Without Danilo, the central defender duo has started all six recent games , amassing 540 minutes of unsubstituted play. Their teammate's return is seen as crucial to relieving the strain and offering coach Filipe Luís new options.
During the period without the defender, Flamengo faced crucial challenges. In addition to the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG, which ended in elimination, the team played four Brasileirão matches, winning three and drawing one.
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