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Filipe Luís praises Vasco goalkeeper and coach after Flamengo draw

Mengão drew 0-0 thanks to a great performance by Léo Jardim and the coach praised Fábio Carille's work in the Brasileirão match

Flamengo drew 0-0 against Vasco due to a great performance by Léo Jardim and Filipe Luís praises the goalkeeper - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Flamengo drew 0-0 against Vasco due to a great performance by Léo Jardim and Filipe Luís praises the goalkeeper - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

20 Abr 2025 | 08:52 |

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Flamengo drew 0-0 with Vasco last Saturday (19), at Maracanã , in a match valid for the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship . Despite the red-black pressure during almost the entire match, goalkeeper Léo Jardim was the big name of the match and prevented the victory of Mais Querido with decisive saves. After the classic, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the performance of the Vasco goalkeeper and also praised the defensive work implemented by Fábio Carille .




There is merit on both sides..."


“There is merit on both sides. Both the goalkeeper and the coach , who works well in this defensive phase. In the first half, we entered Vasco's area well, but, when it came to finishing, we lacked precision . In addition, we finished with little time to think”, assessed the red-black coach.

“Vasco defends well, anticipates plays , so we had less time and space to finish . We created the structure for the players to get to the attack, but there are days when the ball doesn't go in. It's easier to play with space, on the counterattack, than with low lines up front,” he added.


LEO JARDIM IS THE NAME OF THE GAME

With seven saves over the 90 minutes, Léo Jardim was the standout player in the classic. The goalkeeper held on to the draw by stopping shots from Gerson , Pedro and Cebolinha , as well as intervening in at least five clear goal chances, according to SofaScore data. In total, Flamengo had 17 shots , seven of which were on target.

The performance of the rival number 1 even generated jokes on social media. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Flamengo's official profile commented: " He's become Neuer ", in reference to German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer , from Bayern Munich. The post resonated among fans on social media.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo now turns the key to the Libertadores . The Mais Querido will go to the altitude of 2,800m in Quito to face LDU in the third match of the group stage of the continental competition. Mengão wants the victory to recover from the defeat suffered by Central Córdoba at Maracanã.



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Flamengo has two players called up for the U-20 World Cup

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

Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile
Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile

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.


COMPLETE LIST OF 21 PLAYERS


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).


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Cristiane vents after Flamengo's elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "everyone saw it..."

Mengão striker blasted the refereeing in the 1-0 defeat against São Paulo that led to elimination from the national competition

Cristiane detonates the refereeing of Flamengo x São Paulo, which resulted in elimination from the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction
Cristiane detonates the refereeing of Flamengo x São Paulo, which resulted in elimination from the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction

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.

HOW WAS THE GAME?


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.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

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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River Plate striker disappoints, Flamengo fans react with relief

The player was in Mengão's sights during the transfer window, but ended up being discarded, and his poor performance for the 'Millonarios' attracted attention.

River Plate's Facundo Colidio's poor performance against Palmeiras draws the attention of Flamengo fans after rumors - Photo: Reproduction
River Plate's Facundo Colidio's poor performance against Palmeiras draws the attention of Flamengo fans after rumors - Photo: Reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 15:37 |

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Facundo Colidio's name has been circulating among Flamengo fans again this week. The Argentine striker, who was once on Flamengo's radar for a 2024 deal, took the field in the Libertadores clash between River Plate and Palmeiras, but had a low-key performance and became the target of ridicule from Brazilian fans .


FRUSTRATED NEGOTIATION IN 2024


At the time, Flamengo opened talks to sign the 25-year-old center forward, but were stymied by River Plate's high asking price and the player's own desire to remain in Buenos Aires. The Argentine club agreed to renew his contract until 2031, responding to a request from coach Marcelo Gallardo, who considered Colidio an important player in the squad.


By 2024, the striker had scored seven goals in 25 matches. Without an agreement, Flamengo reorganized its attacking plans, while Colidio remained at Monumental de Núñez . This season, he has scored nine times in 30 appearances.

RED-BLACK FANS REACT


After the match against Palmeiras, many Flamengo fans took to social media to mock the player. One wrote: "And this Colidio guy? He's incredibly stubborn about not wanting to negotiate with Flamengo ... At most, he's fighting for a spot on the bench with Cebolinha."

Another was even more acidic: " This Colidio has every appearance of a Santos player from the last decade ." A third summed it up: "This Colidio is horrible." The general tone was one of relief that the deal hadn't gone through in the past.

FLAMENGO VIA COLIDIO AS PEDRO'S SUBSTITUTE

The interest in Colidio arose at a time of internal instability at Flamengo. Pedro had lost ground to Filipe Luís, and some of the board considered negotiating him for around €15 million . In this context, Colidio emerged as an option to fill the center-forward role, a debate that sparked disagreements between CEO José Boto and president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP).



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