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Central Córdoba striker talks about plan to stop Flamengo: "We can hurt them"
9 Apr 2025 | 15:45
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Flamengo is using the FIFA Data period to recover its players and adjust the team under the command of coach Tite . This moment is considered crucial for organizing the team, which will soon face a new intense sequence of games. With the transfer window closed, the club still has the possibility of signing athletes who are free on the market, and it is in this scenario that Rafinha Alcântara's name emerged as a possible addition to the squad.
RAFINHA ALCÂNTARA IS SUGGESTED TO FLAMENGO
According to information from the Fla Web portal, Rafinha Alcântara, who is currently without a club, was suggested to Flamengo in the last few days. The 31-year-old midfielder is seen as a good option for the Rubro-Negro team, especially because he has always wanted to play in Brazil and wear the shirt of the Rio club, for which he has great affection.
SUCCESSFUL PATH IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Rafinha Alcântara has a solid career in European football. The player played alongside Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and spent much of his career defending the colors of Barcelona, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. His refined technique and ability with the ball make him a potentially valuable reinforcement for Flamengo.
FLAMENGO AS A POSSIBLE DESTINATION
Although the Negotiation has not yet been confirmed, the possibility of Rafinha Alcântara joining Flamengo's squad arouses interest, both from the club and the player. The arrival of an athlete with Rafinha's experience and quality could be a differentiator for the team, which seeks to remain competitive in national and international competitions.
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The Real Madrid star and Rubro-Negro product celebrated the return of the Mais Querido's number 9 shirt through social media, this Wednesday (9)
9 Apr 2025 | 16:27 |
Flamengo's creation and current best player in the world, Vinícius Júnior, like all Rubro-Negros, was happy with Pedro 's return. That's because the Real Madrid (ESP) player made a point of sending a message to the number 9 from Gávea.
After Pedro published a video where he appears talking about the months he spent away from the pitch, Vini Jr wrote the following comment: “ Back and better than ever! Goals and goals! ”.
In addition to the best player in the world, other athletes also sent congratulations to Pedro . One of them is another player revealed by Flamengo , João Gomes. Also ex-Fla, the full-back Rodinei, currently at Olympiacos (GRE), was another who commented on the number 9's post.
João Gomes: “ What a player! He’s back ”
Rodinei: “ Welcome back, P9 ”
Rodrigo Muniz: “ God is good, brother ”
Matheuzinnho: “ It’s nine ”
Léo Ortiz: “ Hat-trick today. So happy for you, brother, you'll come back flying ”
Léo Pereira: “ Very happy with your return, ace. God bless you ”
Thus, Flamengo announced this Wednesday (9) that Pedro was once again included in a match after seven months, where he was treating a serious knee injury. The number 9 was integrated into the red-black squad last week, after being released by the Medical Department.
This way, Pedro will be able to make his debut for Flamengo on Wednesday night (9), when Mais Querido faces Central Córdoba, in the second round of the Libertadores group stage, at Maracanã.
As stated by the CBF, the first game of the duel should take place on April 30, while the return match is scheduled for May 21.
9 Apr 2025 | 15:51 |
The Copa do Brasil is finally about to begin for Flamengo . As the current champion of the tournament and competing in the Libertadores, the team from Gávea will only enter the competition now, in the third phase. In this sense, the CBF drew the matches for this third stage of the competition and the red-black team from Rio already knows who it will face next.
That said, the red-black opponent will be Botafogo, but not their rival from Rio de Janeiro, but Botafogo-PB . Therefore, as reported by the CBF , the first game should take place on April 30, while the return match is scheduled for May 21. In addition, the times of the clashes will still be released and confirmed by the entity.
At this stage, 12 teams entered the competition, joining the 20 teams that advanced from the previous stage, forming 32 teams in the knockout stage. These 32 clubs were distributed into two pots before the draw. Each club in pot 1 faces an opponent from pot 2.
Pot 1: Flamengo , Sao Paulo, Palmeiras, Corinthians, Atletico-MG, Athletico-PR, Fluminense, Botafogo, Fortaleza, Gremio, Bahia, Internacional, Bragantino, Vasco, Santos and Cruzeiro
Pot 2:
Vasco da Gama vs. Operario-PR
Fluminense x Aparecidense
Bahia x Paysandu
Botafogo x Capital-DF
International x Maracanã-CE
Fortaleza x Retro
Athletico-PR x Brusque
Palmeiras x Ceara
Atlético-MG x Maringa
Flamengo x Botafogo-PB
Sao Paulo x Nautico
Cruzeiro x Vila Nova
Santos x CRB
Corinthians x Novorizontino
Bragantino x Criciuma
Gremio x CSA
After almost seven months out due to a knee injury, number 9 is back in the squad for Filipe Luís and should start on the bench against Central Córdoba
9 Apr 2025 | 15:50 |
FILIPE LUÍS WAITS FOR A MOMENT WITH PEDRO
It's not just the fans who are anxious for the striker's return . Filipe Luís , who spent almost four years with Pedro as a player, is now preparing for a new chapter in the relationship between the two, this time as coach and subordinate. The coach has even publicly declared the importance of the number 9 in his game plan.
In a recent press conference, Filipe Luís was full of praise for the striker : “The coach has to create a game model for this player. When Pedro returns, we will adapt to Pedro. He is the best number 9 in Brazil,” he said . The statement reinforces the coaching staff’s confidence in the decisive role that the center forward can play this season.
Pedro and Filipe Luís shared the CRF locker room from 2020 until the end of 2023. Together, they were the protagonists of victorious campaigns, which resulted in titles such as the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022, in addition to achievements such as the 2020 Brasileirão, Recopa Sul-Americana and Supercopa do Brasil. The number 9's career was interrupted in September of last year. During a training session with the Brazilian National Team in Curitiba, Pedro suffered a sprain in his left knee , alone, without contact with other players. The diagnosis revealed a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament , requiring surgery and a long period of rehabilitation.
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