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28 Mar 2025 | 14:24 |
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Flamengo is about to officially renew Varela 's contract until 2027. The decision was made after an agreement between the parties on the contract period and the salary base. The Uruguayan full-back's permanence is considered strategic for the team, especially with the possibility of Wesley leaving the club in the next transfer window.
Coach Filipe Luís was one of the main people responsible for the renewal, highlighting Varela's importance to the squad. The defender's presence provides greater security for the team, considering that Wesley is seen as one of the players with the greatest potential to be sold to the European market, with Flamengo 's board expecting to receive 40 million euros (around R$245 million) for the deal.
FILIPE LUÍS HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF VARELA IN THE RUBRO-NEGRO SQUAD
Filipe Luís, Mengão's coach, called for Varela's contract to be renewed, highlighting that the Uruguayan plays a crucial role on the wing. The coach believes that the defender has the potential to contribute significantly to the squad and will help maintain the team's consistency in the 2025 Brazilian Championship.
Varela's permanence also represents a strategy of continuity for Flamengo, which is preparing for the departure of Wesley, whose sale could bring considerable revenue to the club. The renewal with the Uruguayan gives the board more time to look for a possible replacement in the market without rushing.
WESLEY MAY LEAVE FLAMENGO, OPENING FOR MOVEMENT IN THE MARKET
The expectation is that Wesley's sale will be completed in the next transfer window. The full-back, who has been targeted by European clubs, is seen as one of the biggest sources of financial income for Flamengo this year. The club, in turn, is already starting to plan for his departure, knowing that renewing Varela's contract is essential to avoid gaps in the squad.
A journalist guarantees that the way the media treats Mengão is always in an exalted tone, which has left the fans 'spoiled'
17 Set 2025 | 13:49 |
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This Tuesday (16), journalist André Rizek participated in the Charla Podcast and once again gained prominence on social media when talking about Flamengo. Questioned by Bruno Cantarelli about the way the press treats the club , the SporTV presenter pointed out what he considers a “bad habit” of the red-black fan.
André Rizek: "Flamengo has a noble treatment"
According to Rizek, over the years, the media has created a culture in which the spotlight focuses on Flamengo , while rivals with similar achievements don't receive the same recognition. This behavior, he says, has accustomed fans to always expecting "noble treatment."
"When I came to live in Rio de Janeiro in 2010, my first shock was the media coverage. The first thing I noticed was that Flamengo gets a noble treatment. For example, if Flamengo wins the Guanabara Cup: 'Guanabara belongs to Mengão!' Then Botafogo wins the State Championship: 'Botafogo wins an empty State Championship.' Wait, something's different," said the journalist.
Rizek also cited recent examples to illustrate his point. According to him, any praise given to players from other clubs invariably generates comparisons with Flamengo , as when he praised Jhon Arias when he was still a Fluminense player.
"I said that Jhon Arias was, in my opinion, the best and most complete player active in Brazil. 'But what about Arrasca?' I wasn't talking about Flamengo, I was talking about Arias. You can't praise anything outside of Flamengo. A media culture has been created in Brazil that says: 'To Flamengo, everything; to others, beatings, mockery, belittling, and disrespect.' Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil, a very powerful brand . But the others also need to be treated with respect," he added.
Despite the criticism, it's worth noting that part of this impact also stems from the engagement of rival fans, a phenomenon dubbed "Flacentrism" by the nation. Since 2019, any prominent team in Brazilian football has been compared to Jorge Jesus' historic team , such as Botafogo in 2024 or Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. The same goes for players: every prominent number 10 in the country ends up being measured against Arrascaeta.
Because of its successful history and the strength of its fans, Flamengo tends to maintain a privileged position in the media . However, how this prominence is constructed is also influenced by the behavior of fans of other teams.
Rubro-Negras face Tricolor this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), at Morumbis, in a single game for the round of 16 of the national tournament
17 Set 2025 | 13:39 |
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Flamengo and São Paulo take to the field this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), at the Morumbis stadium, to decide a place in the quarterfinals of the Women's Brazil Cup. The competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after nine years , will be decided in a single game in this phase. Whoever wins advances directly to the next stage.
On the other hand, Flamengo is enjoying a good run in the competition. In the previous round, Rosana Augusto's team thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 , with Mariane scoring a hat trick.
📅 Date: 9/17/2025
⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)
📺 Broadcast: SporTV
Coach: Thiago Viana .
Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.
Striker expresses dissatisfaction with lack of minutes at Raposa and could reinforce Corinthians in 2026; cost-benefit pleases São Paulo board
17 Set 2025 | 13:15 |
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Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, is experiencing a period of uncertainty at Cruzeiro. A reserve under Leonardo Jardim, the striker has already publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of minutes. " I'm looking for minutes, he (Leonardo Jardim) knows that ," he said after scoring the winning goal against Bahia last Monday (15).
According to information from journalist Jorge Nicola, Corinthians appears as a possible destination for the number 9 , former Flamengo player, who could be negotiated in 2026 if nothing changes until the end of the season.
The current Corinthians board sees Gabigol as an interesting opportunity, especially when compared to Dutchman Memphis Depay. According to the survey, Depay earns R$6 million per month, while the Cruzeiro striker's salary is R$2.4 million . Furthermore, the Brazilian is 31 years old, two years younger than the European.
The "courtship" between Corinthians and Gabigol isn't recent . There have been at least three previous negotiations. Internally at Cruzeiro, there's an understanding that the player's departure could be beneficial for both parties, as he arrived as a star and now plays a supporting role.
Gabigol arrived at Cruzeiro on a free transfer after ending his stint with Flamengo. He has a four-year contract with the Minas Gerais club and has so far played 35 matches, scored 12 goals , and provided four assists.
An idol for the Rubro-Negro, the striker wrote one of the most successful chapters in Flamengo's recent history. Between 2019 and 2023, he played 308 matches, scored 161 goals, and won 13 titles , including two Copa Libertadores da América titles. His most memorable moment came in the 2019 final against River Plate, when he scored two decisive goals, cementing his nickname "Immortal Rubro-Negro."
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