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Former Barcelona player reveals desire to play for Flamengo and leaves future in Brazil open
07 Out 2025 | 19:41
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21 Out 2023 | 17:10 |
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This Friday, Flamengo eSports announced a reformulation of its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) team. The new hires, who arrive to restructure the team, are Alexandre "ALLE," Antonio "realz1n," Daniel "danoco," Felipe "RICIOLI," and Victor "remix." Furthermore, the team's new coach will be Pedro "sky." This change surprised both fans and former players, who were released just two months after being hired.
The turnaround in Flamengo eSports' ranks came shortly after the departure of Chilean Matias "HUASOPEEK." The team released a note on the old Twitter, stating that HUASOPEEK's departure led to a reevaluation of the strategy, taking into account factors such as the number of players available on the market, time and team chemistry. This culminated in a joint decision with the players that the best approach was to go their separate ways.
HUASOPEEK, who had been loaned from 9z Team, had to return to the Latin American organization due to the unexpected departure of David "dav1deusS." This turn of events forced the player to return and complete the squad for subsequent competitions. The former roster included players like Lucas "steel," Caio "zqk," Vinicius "vinaabEAST," and Victor "vLa." They all now find themselves in a new phase of their careers, after the unexpected dismissal.
Coach Matheus "Kaos" will continue to contribute to the organization, although no longer as coach of the Flamengo eSports main team. His presence will be vital during the transition to the new team. Until the time of the reformulation, the previous team competed in only two championships: the CCT South America Series #11 and the 2nd season of the CBCS 2023, along with other qualifying competitions.
In the CBCS, the team's performance left something to be desired, suffering two defeats in Group A to Meta Gaming and Case Esports, resulting in an early farewell to the tournament with 13th/16th place. In the South American CCT, Flamengo recorded three defeats and a single victory, which culminated in their elimination in the first phase, with a final classification of 18th/20th position.
Rafael "Patron," CEO of Medellin, the team responsible for Rubro-Negro's esports division, expressed its preference for hiring a full team rather than reshaping the squad that had been announced just two months ago. It is worth remembering that the club had already gone through a similar situation in April this year, when it said goodbye to a previous team, five months after hiring, in December 2022.
The reformulation of the CS team: GO of Flamengo eSports marks another chapter in the club's history of ups and downs in esports and leaves fans eager to see how the new players will do in the next competitions. The decision to bet on a renewed team reflects the constant search for excellence and competitiveness, characteristics that the Rio club has always sought in the esports scene. It remains to be seen whether this new formation will be able to achieve the objectives sought by Flamengo eSports.
The striker will be heard by the Conmebol Disciplinary Unit after gestures considered obscene during the match against Estudiantes
07 Out 2025 | 22:27 |
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CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Unit has summoned Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique to a hearing to investigate his conduct following the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match against Estudiantes in Argentina. Henrique was caught making obscene gestures toward the opposing fans shortly after the match ended in La Plata.
The hearing is scheduled for this Friday at 11:30 a.m. (Brasília time) , and the Mais Querido's number 27 will be able to participate virtually. The case will be analyzed in light of the organization's Disciplinary Code, which can apply anything from a warning to a suspension for official matches.
Bruno Henrique was charged under Articles 2b and 2c of Article 11 of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Code, which address offensive or defamatory behavior and violations of the minimum standards expected in sports competitions. If deemed an infraction, the sanction will be determined in accordance with Article 6 of the same regulations , which provides for punishments such as a suspension for a specified number of matches or for a specific period.
After the penalty shootout victory over Estudiantes, Bruno Henrique stated on social media that he reacted to taunts and aggression from the stands. According to the player, he was hit by objects thrown by fans , including a lighter that allegedly hit his face.
" They only show my part, but they don't show the part of us players being hit by objects, cans, and other things. I only had that reaction after being hit in the face with a lighter," the Flamengo forward wrote in a comment on Instagram.
The striker received harsh criticism from his former player after being sent off after just 11 minutes on the pitch in Mengão's 1-0 defeat
07 Out 2025 | 20:25 |
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Wallace Yan was sent off after just 11 minutes in Flamengo's 1-0 loss to Bahia, drawing intense criticism, including from former player and broadcaster Neto. The young striker, who came on in the second half to try to help the team , ended up receiving two yellow cards in quick succession, leaving Flamengo with two players down.
During the program 'Os Donos da Bola,' Neto didn't mince words: "The two ejections in the Flamengo game were correct. Danilo's and that kid over there, who thinks he's Zico. Masked. Wallace Yan, who do you think you are? You wear a Flamengo jersey, brother," he said.
Neto emphasized the importance of young players understanding the responsibility of playing for the club and cited Mengão's longtime idols as role models. " The club is trying to win the Brazilian Championship, and you come onto the field and get sent off after 11 minutes. When did you play? Do you know who Zico is? Andrade? Cláudio Adão? Adílio? Who are you to do what you did?" he added.
The match against Bahia was already a challenge for Mengão, who were trailing 1-0 and had Danilo sent off in the first half. Wallace Yan came on as an attacking alternative in an attempt to level the playing field , but his early dismissal further complicated the team's situation.
According to information released by journalist Venê Casagrande, the club decided not to remove the player from the main squad, but to impose an internal punishment for educational purposes. The measure aims to educate the player about the responsibility of acting with emotional balance in decisive matches.
In a new episode of “Resenha do Galinho”, the former number 10 spoke with the goalkeepers about differences between generations and the value of goalkeepers in football.
07 Out 2025 | 20:04 |
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The latest episode of the program "Resenha do Galinho," hosted by Zico on Flamengo TV, featured a special meeting with two of the club's most iconic goalkeepers: Raul Plassmann and Rossi . The greatest idol in Mengão's history acted as a mediator and facilitated a rich exchange of experiences between different generations of the goalkeeper.
One of the main topics of the discussion was the evolution of the goalkeeper's role in football and the differences between eras. Raul Plassmann, a world champion with Flamengo in 1981, recalled that he never had a coach specialized in the role during his career, a common practice in professional clubs today.
"I didn't have a goalkeeping coach. It was you and Bria, who would take free kicks after training sessions. It was a different world, Rossi, completely different from today. That's how football was run," Raul stated, highlighting the limitations of the time.
Rossi agreed with Raul and highlighted other significant changes in the goalkeeper's role. The Argentinean emphasized that goalkeepers now participate more in the game with their feet , which has transformed the style of the position and increased the market value of these players.
"Football has changed a lot. Before, the goalkeeper would pick up the ball and kick it long, but today it's played short. Even when it came to goalkeepers, they didn't come out as much before, and that's changed too. These days, a goalkeeper can be sold for €50 million, something that never used to happen . The goalkeeper participates more than it seems," explained Rossi.
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