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13 Abr 2025 | 21:02 |
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Flamengo defeated Grêmio 2-0 this Sunday in Porto Alegre, in the third round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Filipe Luís praised the players' attitude, who recovered from a difficult defeat to Central Córdoba in the middle of the week. In the Brazilian Championship, the team remained unbeaten and dominated the Tricolor away from home.
This balance is what great players achieve"
- It was one of those victories where we see that these players are great. After a very painful home defeat for us and the fans. But we have to understand that these defeats are part of football. After a defeat, the players are not the worst in the world, you have to change everyone, and even today, after a victory, they are not the best in the world and we will win every game of the year. This balance is what great players can achieve. After the defeat, it is normal for the team to lose confidence, but what we saw was the opposite. From the first minutes, the players controlled difficult balls, trying to put the ball on the ground at all times and finding difficult passes. The control was always oriented, according to what the game required. We never let ourselves be influenced by the defeat or the away game, this only shows one thing: the level of the players.
Arrascaeta is one of the players who stood out at the Arena do Grêmio. Voted the man of the match, the Uruguayan scored both of Flamengo's goals and set the pace for the victory.
- I said the other day that not everything was a disaster (against Central Córdoba). One of the positive things was Arrascaeta, who played well, but it wasn't our night. But today, yes. He's one of those players that we have to take advantage of while he's here. He's a special player, he's different, he makes a difference. He's a player who chose to spend the best years of his career in Brazilian football, and we have to value him a lot. There will be bad moments and demands, but there are few foreigners who have stepped foot in Brazil and done what Arrascaeta does - praised Filipe Luís.
With the victory, Flamengo reached seven points in the Brasileirão. The next game in the competition will be on Wednesday, against Juventude, at Maracanã.
The Gunners coach was grateful for the time he had with the midfielder on his team and once again wished him luck in his time at Mengão.
20 Ago 2025 | 09:10 |
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One of Flamengo's biggest moves in 2025 was the signing of Jorginho, formerly of Arsenal (ENG). The number 21 quickly adapted to Filipe Luís's system and has already established himself as a starter in the Flamengo midfield. In an interview with ESPN, coach Mikel Arteta, who managed the Italian-Brazilian in England, recalled conversations with the player before his transfer to the Rio de Janeiro club.
Arteta talks about Jorginho at Flamengo: "He had a very clear desire to end his career in Brazil"
"We had several conversations to understand how far we wanted to go together, or not. He was very clear about his desire to finish his career in Brazil; he was waiting for an opportunity. When it came, I saw him very convinced, at every level ," Arteta said, before adding:
"First on a personal level, with his family, and then on a professional level, returning to compete in the country of his birth. It was an honor for me to have him here. I made the most of my day-to-day life with him, not only as a player , but also as a person and a leader . I wish him all the best," concluded the coach.
Flamengo officially announced Jorginho's arrival in June 2025, with the Club World Cup in mind. The club didn't have to pay Arsenal, as the player had already terminated his contract with the English club . Since then, the midfielder has played 13 games, scored one goal, and provided two assists.
With Jorginho available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores . Mengão only needs a draw to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Mengão has a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the round of 16 of the competition and needs at least a draw
20 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |
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Flamengo continues its search for another Copa Libertadores title and will decide its place in the quarterfinals this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio. The second leg of the round of 16 will be broadcast on open TV .
On Rede Globo, the match will be narrated by Everaldo Marques and commentated by Maestro Júnior and Caio Ribeiro , who both played for Flamengo during their professional careers. It's worth noting that the network also broadcast the first match.
In addition to Globo, ESPN will broadcast the match on cable TV, while Disney+ will stream the game, just like it did at Maracanã. For the Disney group, Rogério Vaughan will be narrating the match, with commentary from Paulo Calçade and Zinho , formerly of Flamengo .
Coach Filipe Luís will have only one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. The doubt is Emerson Royal, who traveled with the delegation to Porto Alegre . The full-back did not play in the match between Flamengo and Internacional for the Brasileirão, last Sunday (17), but could be included if he is cleared by the medical department after treating a sprained ankle.
In the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs a draw at Beira-Rio to advance to the quarterfinals of the continental competition. If Internacional wins by one goal, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout .
Mengão is looking for a new player for the position due to the departure of Matheus Cunha at the end of the current season and the tricolor goalkeeper is on the radar.
20 Ago 2025 | 08:39 |
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Flamengo is already planning reinforcements for the 2026 season and has Gabriel Grando, 25, on its list of potential signings . According to the newspaper O Dia, the Flamengo board is closely monitoring the situation of the Grêmio goalkeeper, who came through the Grêmio youth academy and stands at 1.92m tall. The athlete recently rejected a contract renewal offer in Porto Alegre.
The move comes amid the planned departure of Matheus Cunha , Agustín Rossi's current backup, who is expected to sign a pre-contract with Cruzeiro . With no room at Gávea, the goalkeeper will leave the club in 2026, prompting the board to plan a replacement.
Negotiations between Gabriel Grando and Grêmio are ongoing, but have yet to be finalized. Flamengo is monitoring developments and may formalize an offer soon. The goalkeeper nearly signed with Palmeiras this season, but the clubs failed to reach an agreement . He currently has a contract with Grêmio until December 2026.
According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, director José Boto held initial talks and presented a salary offer, which the player has already accepted . In addition to Flamengo , Botafogo has also expressed interest in signing the goalkeeper.
While the board continues to search for a new goalkeeper, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) for the second game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores against Internacional , at Beira-Rio. The match is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast by Rede Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+.
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