FLAMENGO SEEKS REACTION AFTER SETTING AT LIBERTADORES, SAYS LUIZ ARAÚJO

On the morning of this Tuesday (07), presidents Rodolfo Landim, from Flamengo, Leila Pereira, from Palmeiras, and Julio Casares, from São Paulo, came together in a gesture of solidarity and support for the clubs in Rio Grande do Sul given the tragedy caused by heavy rains in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

In an act of empathy, the three associations expressed deep regret for the damage caused by the natural disaster and decided to take concrete measures to help Grêmio, Internacional and Youth to face this difficult time.

Among the actions outlined, the offer of infrastructure from clubs in Rio and São Paulo to clubs in Rio Grande do Sul stands out. Flamengo, through CT George Helal, popularly known as Ninho do Urubu, made its facilities available for accommodation, training and games. Palmeiras, in a generous gesture, offered not only its Football Academy, but also Allianz Parque and Arena Barueri. São Paulo, in turn, proposed hosting at both the Cotia CT and MorumBIS.

A solidariedade was not limited to just the gestures of the clubs, as the hope was also expressed that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), as the highest entity in national football, can contribute by offering Granja Comary as another place to shelter Gaucho clubs, among other forms of support.

The unity demonstrated by the presidents of these associations reflects the spirit of collaboration and fraternity that permeates Brazilian football. In times of adversity, sport reveals itself as a powerful link capable of uniting people and institutions in favor of greater causes.

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Football, in addition to being a passionate sport, is full of moments that remain engraved in the memory of fans. Whether it's a great goal, a miraculous save or a precise assist, these are the moments that make the sport so exciting. And when a player recognizes the excellence of his opponent, the magnitude of the moment increases even more.

Gabigol, striker of Flamengo, had a season in the Libertadores that will go down in history. And among the plays he performed, one assist in particular stood out. When asked about the best assist he received in the competition, Gabigol did not hesitate to mention Argentine Javier Pinola, from River Plate, during the final in Lima.

The moment occurred in a game that was already shaping up to be epic . The 2019 Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate was a memorable clash, full of emotions from start to finish. And among the crucial moments is Pinola's assist to Gabigol, which resulted in Flamengo's equalizer, turning the game around and consecrating the Brazilian team as continental champions after 38 years.

The statement by Gabigol highlights not only his ability to recognize the quality of his opponent, but also the importance of recognizing the achievements of others, even in a competition as fierce as the Libertadores. It was a gesture of fair play and appreciation of the sport in its essence.

In addition, Gabigol's recognition also highlights the importance of assists in modern football. Often, the spotlight is on who scores the goal, but behind each goal there is collective work, where assistance plays a crucial role. And when a player like Gabigol recognizes the importance of this role, not only their individual talent is valued, but also the work of their teammates.

The challenge is scheduled: on Tuesday (7), the Flamengo will face Palestino in Coquimbo, Chile, for the Libertadores. But the mission will not be simple, at least that is what Bruno Gallo, former Vasco player and who has already worn the Palestino shirt in 2021, points out.

In an exclusive interview with J10, Gallo highlighted that the Flamengo will have to overcome a series of obstacles, especially as they are not going through a good moment. According to him, playing in Chile is always complicated, since local teams benefit from the support of the fans and familiarity with the environment.

“I believe that Flamengo will have great difficulty in this game, especially given the moment the team is going through. In games in Chile, generally, teams, when they play at home, feel more comfortable, and use that”, commented the player.

For Gallo, Palestino will certainly try to impose an intense rhythm from the beginning of the match, which could cause problems for Flamengo.

"I think Palestino will want to put a high level of intensity in the game. With that Flamengo will have a little difficulty in match”, he added.