Grassroots Soccer
06 Jul 2025 | 13:54 |
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Being a champion is good. At the opponent's home ground, after seven years, it's even better! Flamengo beat Fluminense 3-2 on penalties and became the Rio de Janeiro champion in the under-15 category , at the Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém. After winning 3-2 at Gávea, Rubro-Negro was defeated 2-1 by Tricolor, this Sunday (6), resulting in a tie on aggregate. José Eduardo scored the decisive penalty and started the party.
Needing to win, Fluminense started the match trying to occupy the attacking field and had a chance with a free kick early on. The ball went to the right of goalkeeper Alessandro. The opponent had more volume, but most of the plays were balls thrown into the area. A free kick from the left hit the crossbar in the 19th minute.
Shortly after, at 22 minutes, Tricolor ended up scoring the first goal, precisely from a rebound after a cross from the left, taken advantage of by Crystian Gabriel. The red-and-black team, which had difficulty imposing its game, improved after conceding the goal and started to create a few more chances. It was Fluminense, however, that came very close to extending the lead shortly before the end of the first half. The defense was unable to clear the ball and Alessandro saved a point-blank shot from the opposing striker.
Early in the second half, Fla made a good play with Leonardo Gabriel, who came down the right, crossed and the defense cleared. On the counterattack, penalty for Fluminense, who scored the second in the 2nd minute, with Ryan Santos. Guilherme missed a great opportunity to reduce the deficit with a header, right after.
The opponent continued to play better and could have increased the lead in the 6th minute. Two minutes later, Rubro-Negro finally scored the first goal. Samuel Julio headed the ball accurately after a corner kick by Thomas Robson. Fluminense had another dangerous attack in the 17th minute, while Fla's response came in the 19th minute, with a shot over the top by José Eduardo.
Most of the plays were concentrated in the midfield . The red-blacks were unable to complete their attacks and Fluminense even managed to score twice, but goalkeeper Alessandro made the save with ease. As Fla had won the first game 3-2, the 2-1 defeat took the title decision to penalties.
In the penalty shootout, Lucas Guedes, Leonardo Gabriel and Zé Eduardo scored the goals for Mengão. Goalkeeper Alessandro saved Lucas Santos' shot and the victory went to the Garotos do Ninho. They are champions!!!
Coach: João Fernandes .
Alternates: Thalles Oliveira, Felipe Pina, Natan Araújo, Ricardo Pietro, Noah Gerlach, Guilherme Abel, Luca Tatsch, Bernardo França, William Felix and José Eduardo.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
The striker is still old enough to reinforce the Garotos do Ninho who play against Barcelona this Saturday and the coach gives a message about his participation
19 Ago 2025 | 09:19 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Saturday (23) to play the final of the U-20 Club World Cup , against Barcelona (ESP). For the clash, Filipe Luís chose not to release Wallace Yan , who will remain integrated into the professional squad.
Filipe Luís on Wallace Yan's release to Flamengo U-20: "He will continue with me"
"I spoke with João (Victor) and I'm a little sad about his situation. When Danilo was injured, he was the immediate backup . I need him and plan on giving him minutes so he can develop, but unfortunately he didn't get many, either here or in the U-20s. With Danilo's return, I was able to free him up to play in this U-20 World Cup final," said Filipe Luís.
The coach also emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for young players, but that the number 64 will remain with the seniors. "This game is important for the club, and also for the development of the kids. Matheus needs to play, otherwise he'll become demotivated . Wallace (Yan), however, doesn't. He'll stay with me," explained Filipe Luís.
The Rubro-Negro team heads into the final seeking its second consecutive championship. In 2023, the U-20 team won the title by defeating Olympiacos (GRE) 2-1 at the Maracanã. Now, against Barcelona, they can lift the trophy again , this time with the fans cheering them on in the stadium.
While the youth team dreams of another world title, Flamengo's main team focuses on the Libertadores . The team faces Internacional this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16. The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
Bruno Pivetti leads Mengão, who will be seeking the world title against Barcelona, and says he chose the club before professional opportunities.
16 Ago 2025 | 08:46 |
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Early in his tenure as Flamengo's U-20 coach , Bruno Pivetti commented on his decision to leave professional football behind to take over the club's youth academy . To date, the coach has gone six games unbeaten, with four wins and two draws.
Bruno Pivetti, Flamengo U-20 coach: "I received invitations from professional teams"
Last Friday (15), Pivetti participated in Mengocast, Flamengo TV's official podcast , and detailed the reasons that led him to accept the red-black invitation , even after playing for several professional teams such as Vitória, Tombense, CSA, Goiás, Guarani, Chapecoense, Náutico, CRB and Operário.
"First, the club's grandeur. I've made it a goal in my career that when a club the size of Flamengo called me, I would only have one decision: accept . I came to add to and contribute to this great story," he emphasized.
According to the coach, despite receiving offers from professional teams after leaving Operário, the solidity of the youth academy project influenced his decision: " When I see a solid project with good ideas, it lights up my eyes . I received offers from professional teams, but I chose the best working conditions. Flamengo 's U-20 team is a mini-professional team. The structure, good players, and ideal working conditions made me accept the challenge," he explained.
Living an intense routine, Pivetti revealed that he is literally "immersed" in Flamengo . With his family in Campinas, the coach has lived at Ninho do Urubu since arriving: " This idea of a professional who works 24 hours a day, in my case, is literal . I'm immersed in Ninho, I've been living here for almost a month. I experience the club all the time, and the facilities are fantastic," he stated.
Pivetti's next challenge will be this Saturday (16), when Flamengo faces Bangu, at 10 am (Brasília time), in Moça Bonita, for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca Sub-20. The match is the last for the Garotos do Ninho before the Club World Cup final , when Mengão faces Barcelona next Saturday (23) at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã.
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