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Check out the likely Internacional lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores
19 Ago 2025 | 21:26
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09 Jul 2025 | 11:19 |
The Flamengo board of directors claims that there was never any thought of changing the football department. However, there were, in fact, differences of opinion between the Board of Directors and the football director, José Boto , regarding the strategy for possible departures and signings, both in the case of Pedro and Mikey Johston.
There were conversations between him and the president of the club, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, to settle matters. Truth be told, the dialogue between the two is daily, and it was just one more on Tuesday. Contrary to what was said, there was no face-to-face meeting. Boto, who thought about leaving, remains at the Rio de Janeiro club.
With him remaining at Flamengo , it is time to speed up the transfer window. The amount available for signings is treated confidentially. However, what was authorized by the Board of Directors is that all surplus from player sales can be used for signings as long as the sales target is met.
The goal was to reach 35 million euros (R$ 223 million) in sales. With this level, there would be 30 million euros for signings, discounting the value of Juninho (5 million euros) and bonuses for Danilo and Jorginho.
At the beginning of the year, there were 11.5 million euros in sales, including Fabrício Bruno and other smaller deals. Alcaraz's transfer to Everton will reach a net value of 11.5 million. In other words, it would be 23 million.
Then there is the payment of Gerson's fine of 25 million euros (R$ 160 million) by Zenit St. Petersburg. In this case, Flamengo would already reach 48 million euros in sales. Therefore, there are 13 million euros extra, in addition to what was already available for this window.
The total amount needed to hire could therefore be between 30 and 40 million euros, according to an initial estimate. The question is whether Bap intends to invest all this money in hiring or whether he will reinforce the cash flow.
If Wesley leaves, these values would increase further, since the offers for the player are high, above 20 million euros. The money will be allocated to three or four reinforcements. The positions are winger, a backup for Arrascaeta (Carrascal is the main name) and possibly a replacement for Gerson.
The new agreement will bring the Rio de Janeiro club R$268 million per year and positions the team among the biggest contracts in world football with the betting house.
19 Ago 2025 | 23:38 |
Flamengo's Deliberative Council approved, this Tuesday (19), the master sponsorship contract with Betano , one of the global leaders in sports betting. The link will begin on August 20, 2025 and will remain valid until December 31, 2028 , guaranteeing the club R$268 million per season. The agreement is considered the largest ever signed in national football.
The partnership includes brand exposure on the uniforms of the professional team and also on Olympic sports such as volleyball, basketball, and women's soccer. Additionally, the company will be featured on Flamengo TV content, expanding commercial integration and global visibility. The board emphasizes that the agreement is not limited to financial support, but opens doors to new business opportunities.
With values comparable to those of European football giants, the contract brings Flamengo closer to clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona. For comparison, Flamengo's partnership surpasses sponsorships from clubs like Ajax, whose partnership with Ziggo generates only €8 million (approximately R$51 million) per year. This amount places the Brazilian team in 10th place in the world rankings for largest sponsorship deals.
This Wednesday (20), at 8:30 am, president Luiz Eduardo Baptista , known as Bap, will be live on Flamengo TV alongside Guilherme Augusto Figueiredo, General Director of Betano Brasil. The conversation will be led by João Guilherme and will cover the details of the negotiation considered historic.
The striker is accompanying the delegation to Porto Alegre for the match against Internacional, but is experiencing a period of uncertainty and low minutes.
19 Ago 2025 | 22:44 |
Striker Juninho traveled with the Flamengo squad to Porto Alegre, where the team faces Internacional this Wednesday (20) , for the decisive clash of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. However, the player's use is not yet confirmed . Out of the last match against Colorado for the Brazilian Championship, the center forward lost space in recent weeks and was not related in three consecutive games, including the first leg duel at Maracanã.
Internally, the club's board is evaluating the athlete's future, as he has received inquiries from Saudi Arabian football clubs, with loan proposals rejected by the club. Previously, Juninho was close to a move to Sevilla earlier this year.
Negotiations, however, were halted after coach Filipe Luís intervened, contacting the striker to convince him to join Mengão's project. The investment was substantial: R$37.2 million to acquire the number 23, who currently has no place on the team.
In 2025, Juninho played 22 matches for Flamengo , scoring just three goals and providing no assists. He played 726 minutes that season, almost always sporadically used by Filipe Luís. In the Carioca Championship, he appeared in eight matches and scored two goals.
He has already played six times in the Brasileirão, without finding the net. In the Libertadores, he played four games and scored one goal , while in the national cups and the Club World Cup, he failed to stand out.
Colorado will have important reinforcements such as Alan Patrick and Carbonero to face Flamengo in a decisive duel at Beira-Rio
19 Ago 2025 | 21:40 |
Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.
The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.
Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.
Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet
Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei
Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão
Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia
Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata
Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia