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Flamengo agrees to sell striker to Portuguese club - check it out

The Mais Querido will not receive a financial reward, as the player's contract was close to ending, but will keep part of the economic rights.

Flamengo will not receive a financial reward, as the player's contract was close to ending (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo will not receive a financial reward, as the player's contract was close to ending (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

24 Jun 2025 | 10:11 |

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Flamengo continues to have players coming and going from the youth team . Thus, the one leaving Mais Querido is striker Felipe Lima, who scored a goal in the final of the U-20 Libertadores. The youngster will transfer to Alverca, a club acquired by agents who manage Vinícius Júnior's career, and which won promotion to the first division .


According to information from the Flazoeiro portal, the negotiation does not involve payment for the transfer, since Felipe Lima's contract was close to ending. However, Flamengo will keep part of the player's economic rights to profit from a future sale.


FELIPE LIMA'S CAREER


Felipe Lima joined Flamengo while still playing in the under-15s and stood out in the youth ranks of Mais Querido. Champion of the Libertadores and the under-20 Brasileirão, he scored the equalizing goal that took the continental decision against Palmeiras to penalties.

The young striker will therefore begin his career at Alverca in the B Team, so that he can adapt, and will be called up to the main team if he stands out. It is worth noting that this is not the first time that Felipe has been targeted by a Portuguese club. Last season and at the beginning of 2025, Flamengo rejected approaches from Rio Ave.


ABOUT THAT...

Although Felipe Lima is leaving, Flamengo remains focused on the upcoming commitments of the season. Thus, Mais Querido faces Cuiabá next Wednesday (25), at 2:45 pm, in Gávea, for the U-20 Brasileirão.


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Flamengo vs Barcelona: Where to watch, time and probable lineups at the U-20 World Cup

Mengão faces Barça in the game where they can secure their second title in the competition; find out everything about this Saturday's clash (23)

Flamengo vs Barcelona at the U-20 World Cup: Find out where to watch, the time and the likely lineups for the game - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Flamengo vs Barcelona at the U-20 World Cup: Find out where to watch, the time and the likely lineups for the game - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

22 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |

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Saturday (23) will be the final at Maracanã . Flamengo faces Barcelona, from Spain, in the grand final of the U-20 Club World Cup . Current two-time champion of the Libertadores in the category, Rubro-Negro also defends the world title, won in 2024, when they defeated Olympiacos (GRE) in a comeback, 2-1. In that campaign, the team was commanded by Filipe Luís, now coach of the professional squad.


If the match ends in a draw after regulation time, the title will be decided by penalties, as there is no extra time allowed in the rules. More than 25,000 tickets have already been sold for the match in Rio de Janeiro . A full house is expected for the match, with more than 35,000 tickets already on sale.


WHERE TO WATCH AND TIME


The match will be broadcast exclusively on free-to-air TV Globo . Gustavo Villani will be the commentator, with commentary from two former Flamengo players : Maestro Júnior and Paulo Nunes. Kick-off begins at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

PROBABLE LINEUPS


Flamengo: Lucas Furtado; Daniel Sales, João Victor, Iago and Gusttavo; Fabiano, Pablo Lúcio and Matheus Gonçalves; Lorran, Joshua and Pedro Leão. Coach: Bruno Pivetti.

Barcelona: Max Bonfill; Xavi Espart, Andrés Cuenca, Alexis Olmedo and Landry Farré; Brian Fariñas, Quin Junyent and Pedro Rodríguez; Óscar Gistau, Jan Virgili and Tommy Marqués. Coach: Belletti.

PIVETTI PRAISES THE OPPONENT
Flamengo coach on Barcelona: "They are an extremely qualified team"

Flamengo U-20 coach Bruno Pivetti participated in Flamengo TV's MengoCast and analyzed the opponent before the final: “Barcelona is an extremely qualified team, very talented, with technical players, good reception , passing and one-on-one, as well as defensive balance, began the coach.

"Belletti did a great job last season, and the news is that he's been promoted to the B team. We've already seen their Champions League final and the semifinal against AZ Alkmaar. They're a tough team to beat, but we'll prepare ourselves to win this coveted title," the coach declared.



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Zico invites Flamengo fans to the U-20 World Cup final

The greatest idol in the history of Mengão calls on the Nation to fill the Maracanã for the decision against Barcelona and praises both 'schools'

Zico calls on Flamengo fans for the U-20 World Cup final against Barcelona at Maracanã - Photo: Reproduction
Zico calls on Flamengo fans for the U-20 World Cup final against Barcelona at Maracanã - Photo: Reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 20:17 |

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Flamengo is preparing to seek its second U-20 Club World Cup title . The decision will be this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, against Barcelona (ESP). On the eve of the duel, Zico, the greatest idol in the red-black history, made a special appeal to the fans .


Zico on Flamengo vs. Barcelona in the U-20 World Cup: "Come cheer for the Garotos do Ninho in this U-20 final at Maracanã"


"Hello, Nation. Come cheer on the Boys of the Nest in this U-20 final at Maracanã, for the Intercontinental Cup. Flamengo will face Barcelona, two of the greatest soccer schools in the world . Tickets for this game are on sale. Buy yours," declared the Galinho, in a video posted on the club's social media.


TICKETS ON SALE


Tickets are still available for the final. Sales are available through ingresso.flamengo.com.br. So far, approximately 23,000 tickets have been sold in advance. More than 45,000 fans are expected to attend Maracanã .

HOW FLAMENGO ARRIVES

The under-20 squad began preparing for the final last Monday (18). The following day, the club released the list of related players , which includes names already known to the fans, such as Matheus Gonçalves , Joshua and Lorran, all of whom have played for the professional team.

THE PROFESSIONALS?

The top team, led by coach Filipe Luís, 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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Flamengo announces squad for U-20 World Cup final against Barcelona

With more than 23,000 tickets sold so far, a large crowd is expected to support the Garotos do Ninho in their quest for a second intercontinental championship.

Flamengo announces squad for the U-20 World Cup final against Barcelona at Maracanã - photo: CRF
Flamengo announces squad for the U-20 World Cup final against Barcelona at Maracanã - photo: CRF

19 Ago 2025 | 11:42 |

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Maracanã will be the stage for the decision between Flamengo and Barcelona (ESP), valid for the final of the U-20 Club World Cup, this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm . In search of the intercontinental championship, Mais Querido announced the list of athletes related to the confrontation.


The following players were called up: Carbone, Da Mata, Daniel Sales, Douglas Telles, Eduardo Jung, Fabiano, Felipe Teresa, Guilherme Gomes, Gusttavo, Iago, João Alves, João Victor, Joshua, Kaio Nobrega, Léo Nannetti, Lorran, Lucas Furtado, Matheus Gonçalves, Pablo Lúcio, Pedro Leão, Ryan Roberto, Shola and Wanderson.


TICKET SALES


So far, 23,055 tickets have been sold for the final. This number is considered positive for a youth competition, but still below the expectations of the red-and-black fans. The initial supply is 37,844 tickets , according to journalist Venê Casagrande. If they sell out, new tickets will be released.

Demand is expected to increase from Thursday (21), as the game could mark another achievement for the Garotos do Ninho , who beat Olympiacos (GRE) in the last edition and now dream of their second world title in the category.


WHERE AND HOW TO BUY TICKETS

Tickets remain available to the general public and can be purchased up until the match, subject to availability. Sales are being made exclusively through the official website: ingressos.flamengo.com.br .


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