Soccer
15 Jun 2025 | 08:35 |
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Flamengo in 2019, led by Jorge Jesus, remains a reference in Brazilian football . With a historic season, marked by titles and records, that red-and-black team still serves as a parameter for other generations. In an interview with the PodPah podcast, former Botafogo striker Luiz Henrique compared the Alvinegro of 2024 to the Mengão led by Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Diego Ribas. The player also spoke about what was missing to play for Mais Querido .
Luiz Henrique compares Botafogo 2024 to Flamengo 2019: "The opponents were already afraid"
“We had an excellent coach. This guy (Artur Jorge) protected our group a lot. It was a very closed team. That’s why, on the field, we did what we did. The opponents were already afraid, they didn’t want to play. It was like Flamengo in 2019: the guys were already afraid . They tried to fool us, get into our heads, make fun of us… But we were very protected,” said Luiz Henrique.
In 2019, Flamengo won the Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa Libertadores , in addition to setting the record for points in the points-based era, with 90. Botafogo in 2024 also had a memorable season, lifting the Brasileirão and Copa Sul-Americana trophies.
In terms of numbers, however, Flamengo still has the advantage. Jorge Jesus' team has played 74 matches, with 49 wins, 16 draws and only nine defeats . Botafogo, in turn, has played 75 matches in 2024, winning 43, drawing 19 and suffering 13 defeats.
Now, both clubs turn their attention to the FIFA Club World Cup . Flamengo debuts this Monday (16), at 10 pm (Brasília time), against Espérance de Tunis (TUN), at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia.
Botafogo will take to the field this Sunday (15), at 11 pm (Brasília time), against Seattle Sounders (USA), in Washington. Alvinegro is in the so-called “group of death” , alongside Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Atlético de Madrid (ESP), and will have great challenges ahead in the international competition.
Flamengo's youngster makes a great play and contributes to the Merengues' goal, but the Colchoneros manage to turn the game around with a big score in La Liga.
27 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Real Madrid is no longer 100% in LaLiga. This Saturday (27), the merengue team was defeated by Atlético de Madrid 5-2, in a classic full of emotion , two comebacks and an inspired night by Julián Álvarez, the absolute highlight of the duel. Despite the stumble, Vini Jr 's team remains in the provisional lead of the championship.
Real Madrid's goals were scored by Mbappé and Arda Güler. Atlético Madrid found the net with Le Normand, Sorloth, and Julián Álvarez, who scored twice . Griezmann also scored in stoppage time, sealing the rout. With the result, Atlético Madrid reached 12 points and moved into fourth place.
The derby started at a fast pace, with Atlético pressing from the start and creating two big chances before the 10-minute mark . The pressure paid off in the 14th minute, when Le Normand opened the scoring for the home side.
Real Madrid reacted quickly and equalized in the 25th minute, with a play by Güler, who passed to Mbappé to score. Shortly after, it was the Turkish midfielder's turn to find the net, after a great individual play by Vini Jr. , turning the game around .
Atlético, however, remained undeterred. Sorloth leveled the score in the first half. And early in the second half, the decisive turnaround came when Güler conceded a penalty on Nico González, which Álvarez converted . The Argentine then extended the lead with a perfect free kick, making it 4-2.
In stoppage time, Griezmann came off the bench and closed the account, ending a drought of more than 20 games without scoring and giving final numbers to the colchonera victory . With the result, Real Madrid remains at the top of the competition, but could be overtaken by Barcelona, who play this Sunday (28). Atlético de Madrid moved up to 5th place.
Goalkeeper, a product of Mengão, is one of the highlights of Eintracht Frankfurt and was sought after by the Red Devils, who have a problem in the position
27 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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The European transfer window has been closed since early August, but Flamengo almost saw another former player play in the Premier League . Manchester United made an official offer for goalkeeper Kauã Santos , but it was unsuccessful.
According to the German newspaper Bild Sport, the English club was turned down by Eintracht Frankfurt , who set a price of 25 million euros (approximately R$156.3 million) to release the player . As the request was considered high, the English club abandoned the deal and opted to sign Belgian Senne Lammens, formerly of Royal Antwerp.
The goalkeeper position has been one of Manchester United's biggest challenges. After David de Gea's decline in performance, the Red Devils invested heavily in the position, with the most notable signing being André Onana , but they never managed to secure the expected return from the Cameroonian.
Kauã Santos left Flamengo in August 2023, when he was sold to Frankfurt for €1.6 million (approximately R$8.4 million at the time) in a deal that involved 70% of his economic rights. Flamengo still holds 30% and could profit from a future transfer.
While following the movements in the European market from afar, Flamengo remains focused on its commitments for the season. The team returns to the field this Sunday (28), against Corinthians, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Neo Química Arena, for the Brazilian Championship.
Mengão goes to Neo Química Arena to face Alvinegro in the 25th round of the competition aiming to remain at the top of the table
27 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (28) to face Corinthians, in a duel valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be played at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo . Leader of the competition, Rubro-Negro seeks three more points to remain firm at the top of the table.
The match will be broadcast on free-to-air TV Record . CazéTV on YouTube will also broadcast the game, while Premiere will provide pay-per-view coverage. Fans can stay up to date with the match on Gazeta do Urubu.
In the previous round, Flamengo drew with Vasco. The team opened the scoring with Jorge Carrascal, but conceded an equalizer shortly after . With the result, Filipe Luís's team reached 51 points, seeing Cruzeiro and Palmeiras close in on the points.
Probable Flamengo line-up: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Leo Ortiz) and Matías Viña; De La Cruz, Jorginho (Allan) and Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Bruno Henrique (Pedro). Coach: Filipe Luis.
On the other hand, Corinthians faces a more difficult situation. After a 1-0 loss to Sport, the São Paulo club remains with 29 points , occupying 10th place in the Brasileirão and far from the fight for a spot in the top six.
Probable Corinthians line-up: Hugo Souza; André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Fabrizio Angileri; Matheuzinho, Maycon (Raniele), José Martinez, Breno Bidon and Matheus Bidu; Gui Negão (Vitinho) and Yuri Alberto. Coach: Dorival Jr.
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