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Filipe Luís, from Flamengo, admits saving players, even if it costs his work

Mengão coach ensures that, during the Carioca Championship, he does not want to give athletes a big sequence to be 100% in Brasileirão

Filipe Luís admits players' load control during the Carioca Championship, aiming at Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction/Flatv
Filipe Luís admits players' load control during the Carioca Championship, aiming at Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction/Flatv

09 Fev 2025 | 09:19 |

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after goalless draw against the Fluminense , the coach of Flamengo , Filipe Luís , commented in a press conference about the management of minutes of players in the Carioca Championship. The coach highlighted the importance of preserving the cast for the season and ensured that the team's rotation does not compromise the chances of winning the state.



"We are trying to control the load so that they don't make two games in a row. Brasileirão. I will not kill anyone in the carioca. Win, "said the coach.


Planning for the Brasileirão


The red-black commander stressed that the beginning of the season naturally brings physical injuries and wear and tear, but that this period is for tactical adjustments. With this, your goal is to have Flamengo at the physical and technical peak when the Brazilian Championship begins.

"The game is a problem correction guide and the team evolves. The most difficult games, as today, are the ones that are the ones that are the ones that are the ones that are More gives clues to improve . Be in the apex at the beginning of the Brasileirão. Players will be injured, having annoyances ... This happens every year and in all teams. guaranteed Filipe Luís. : 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24); "> The 2025 edition of the Brazilian Championship starts on March 29 and extends to December 21 . Prior to the pause for the new Format of the Club World , which will be played from June, the tournament will have 12 rounds.

Beyond Flamengo , Brazil will be represented at the World Cup by Fluminense , Palmeiras and Botafogo . The FIFA competition takes place between June 15 and July 13.



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Flamengo provides update on tickets sold for the Brasileirão match against Grêmio

The red-and-black fans sell out tickets in record time for the match against Grêmio at Maracanã, reinforcing the expectation of a full house in the decisive clash

Sold-out tickets confirm Maracanã full for Flamengo x Grêmio in decisive duel in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Sold-out tickets confirm Maracanã full for Flamengo x Grêmio in decisive duel in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

28 Ago 2025 | 21:15 |

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Flamengo announced this Thursday (28) that there are no more tickets available for the duel against Grêmio , next Sunday (31), for the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is more than 60 thousand fans at Maracanã, a scenario that promises to transform the stadium into a cauldron to push the Rio team in search of another victory in the national competition.


The match is considered crucial for both teams. Mengão, the outright leader with 46 points, is looking to extend its lead over Palmeiras, second with 42, and Cruzeiro , third with 41. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, sees the match as a chance to react and halt the Rio de Janeiro team's momentum.


More than 60,000 tickets were made available, and approximately 65,000 people are expected to attend Maracanã, including free tickets. Tickets ranged from R$80 in the South section to R$500 in Maracanã Mais. All tickets were sold five days in advance.


LAST GAME AT MARACANÃ

The last time the team played at the stadium was in the 8-0 rout of Vitória , on a Monday night. Even at the unusual time, more than 60,000 fans showed up to support the team.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo 's likely starting lineup is expected to retain the same core from the last game. Thus, Filipe Luís is expected to field: Rossi, Varela, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Saúl, Arrascaeta, Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.


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Flamengo defender Léo Pereira could be arrested? Defender explains situation with Tainá Castro

The defender of the Mais Querido appeared at the Barra da Tijuca Court in a hearing about his children and denied failing to fulfill his obligations as a father.

Flamengo defender Léo Pereira attended a hearing with Tainá Castro at the Barra da Tijuca Forum - photo: reproduction
Flamengo defender Léo Pereira attended a hearing with Tainá Castro at the Barra da Tijuca Forum - photo: reproduction

28 Ago 2025 | 20:38 |

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Flamengo defender Léo Pereira was face to face with his ex-wife, Tainá Castro, in a hearing held this Thursday (28), at the Barra da Tijuca Forum, in Rio de Janeiro. The judicial meeting dealt with matters related to the former couple's children, Matteo, 4, and Helena, 5.


After leaving the scene, the player stated in an interview with the Leo Dias website that the process is proceeding smoothly and emphasized that he is upholding his parental responsibilities. " It was very calm, easy. It was just a hearing to discuss the children's issues. Today we only talk about the children. We have a good relationship, I've never failed to provide for the children, I'm very calm, the truth will always come out," the athlete stated.


DEFENDER IS CHARGED ABOUT PAYMENT


Earlier, the LeoDias website revealed that Léo Pereira was given 72 hours to pay overdue child support. Failure to comply could result in arrest. The player has publicly denied this claim.

The marriage between the athlete and the digital influencer ended in 2023. Currently, Tainá Castro is married to fellow player Éder Militão, with whom she has a 3-year-old daughter , Cecília, the result of the Real Madrid defender's relationship with Karoline Lima, Léo Pereira's current girlfriend.


TAINÁ CASTRO REPORTS ATTITUDE

Hours before the hearing, Tainá Castro took to social media to report an unusual act by her ex-husband. According to her, Léo Pereira picked up their son Matteo to take him to soccer practice, a gesture that doesn't happen often.


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CBF defines referee for Flamengo x Grêmio, for the Brasileirão

The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais has already registered more than 360 infractions in 12 Serie A matches and tends to chop up games, although he issues cards within the national average.

Flamengo vs Grêmio will be refereed by Paulo Zanovelli, a referee with a high average number of fouls in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Flamengo vs Grêmio will be refereed by Paulo Zanovelli, a referee with a high average number of fouls in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

28 Ago 2025 | 18:26 |

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The clash between Flamengo and Grêmio , scheduled for this Sunday (31), at 4 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship, will be conducted by Paulo Zanovelli . The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais is refereeing a game for the Mais Querido for the second time this season . In the first opportunity, against Mirassol, his performance generated criticism due to the excessive stoppages.


In that match, 36 fouls were called, 23 committed by the Red-Blacks and 13 by the opponents. The referee's style worries fans and experts, as the match could lose intensity and effective ball play.


PAULO ZANOVELLI'S ARBITRATION STYLE


The numbers confirm the trend. In 12 Brasileirão 2025 matches, Zanovelli called 362 fouls, an average of 30.17 fouls per match. This rate is considered high, especially compared to the Premier League , where the average is around 20 fouls per game.

Despite this, the issuing of cards hasn't kept pace with the same intensity. The referee has handed out 54 yellow cards so far, resulting in an average of 4.5 warnings per game , within the national league standard.


EXPECTATION OF A FULL HOUSE

Maracanã is preparing for a big party next Sunday (30). With all tickets sold out, the expectation is for more than 60 thousand people present at the stadium . The Nation will be in force after the great 8-0 victory over the victory in the last round.


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