Soccer
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0Flamengo faces a concern for the next clash in the Copa do Brasil. Midfielders Arrascaeta and Pulgar are out of the game against Amazonas, scheduled for this Wednesday, in the third phase of the tournament.
Both players were injured in the classic against Botafogo, fueling fears of absences significant for the Rio team. Pulgar suffered a sprain in his left ankle, with the risk of damage to the ligament. Now Arrascaeta< /a> left the field with a suspected muscle injury to his thigh.
The two athletes will undergo tests this Monday for a more detailed assessment of the injuries. There is concern that the problems are more serious than initially observed, which could mean the absence of the starting duo for a few weeks.
UPCOMING CONFACES
Flamengo's next game will be in the Brazilian Championship, on Saturday (04), against Bragantino, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium, in Bragança Paulista. However, before that, the team turns its attention to the clash against Amazonas, on Wednesday (01), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the Copa do Brasil.
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Investors interested in Mengão's goalkeeper await Corinthians' decision on the purchase option
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0The City Group, the conglomerate that controls Manchester City and other clubs around the world, has its eye on goalkeeper Hugo Souza, currently at Flamengo. Recently, representatives of the group contacted Flamengoto discuss a possible negotiation, but they are awaiting an outcome on Hugo's contractual situation with Corinthians, which currently has the athlete for loan until the end of the year.
The São Paulo club has a purchase option set at 800 thousand euros, approximately R$ 5 million , and you need to make a decision by November 30th. However, the completion of the negotiation faces challenges, especially after the sanction received by Corinthians.
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">CONTRACTUAL PROBLEMS PREVENT CORINTHIANS FROM BUYING HUGO SOUZA
Corinthians was recently punished with a transfer ban by FIFA, due to a debt of R$6.9 million with defender Balbuena. The sanction prevents the club from registering new players in the next three transfer windows, until 2026, which limits its ability to finalize signings, including that of Hugo Souza.
Corinthians management, however, can still reverse the situation if it pays off the debt and seeks release from FIFA. The club has until the end of November to exercise the goalkeeper's purchase clause, but, due to restrictions, it needs to race against time to resolve the issue and guarantee the player's permanence in its squad.
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On Flamengo's side, the board is closely monitoring the development of the situation between Corinthians and FIFA, but remains open to future negotiations with Grupo City, if the São Paulo club is unable to complete the purchase. The Rio team has already received initial contact from the conglomerate interested in the archer and shows interest in discussing the sale of the player, if the deal with Corinthians does not materialize.
Hugo Souza, revealed in Mengão's youth categories, still has a link with the Rio club, which monitors market movements and awaits the outcome of negotiations before making a definitive decision.
Teams take the field this Sunday (03)
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0After the 1-1 draw with Internacional last Wednesday (30), the Flamengo b> takes the field against Atlético-MG, on Sunday (03), in the first game of the Copa do Brasil final. A highlight of the Minas Gerais team, Hulk designed the confrontation and pointed out the importance of playing a good game in the
Striker pointed out the importance of the confrontation
“Final with two games, right, 180 minutes. We will have the opportunity to play the first, very important final, in our stadium, in the Arena, at our home, in front of our fans. We need and have to play a great game at Maracanã,” said the Atlético-MG player, after Galo qualified for the Libertadores final.
Decision away from home
Through a draw held at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), it was It has been decided that Flamengo will decide the Copa do Brasil title away from home, at Arena MRV. Thus, the first game will be this Sunday (03), at Maracanã, at 4pm (Brasília time). In this way, Rubro-Negro will try to use the strength of their fans at home to build an advantage for the return game.
The second and decisive game, will take place on November 10th, the other Sunday, also at 4pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV. It is worth remembering that, in the Copa do Brasil, there is no qualifying goal criterion. This way, in the event of any tie on the aggregate score, the title will be decided on penalties.
Flamengo in Brasileirão
With the 1-1 draw against Internacional, Flamengo wasted the chance to jump position and reduce the difference between Palmeiras and Botafogo. In this way, Rubro-Negro remained in fourth place with 55 points, while Internacional remained in fifth, with 53.
See updated table:
1st Botafogo – 64 points
2nd Palmeiras – 61
3º Fortaleza – 57
4º Flamengo – 55 p>
5th International – 53
6th São Paulo – 51
7th Bahia – 46
8º Cruzeiro – 44
9º Vasco – 43
10º Atlético-MG – 41
11º Grêmio – 38
12º Criciúma – 37
13º Fluminense – 36
14º Vitória – 35
15º Corinthians – 35
16º Athletico-PR – 34
17º Red Bull Bragantino – 34
18º Juventude – 34
19º Cuiabá – 27
20º Atlético-GO – 22
Use in October
In October, Flamengo played six games in total. Of these, there were three victories, against Corinthians, Bahia and Juventude, two draws against the team from São Paulo and Internacional. And finally, a defeat in the classic against Fluminense.
See Flamengo's results in October:
Flamengo 2×0 Corinthians
Bahia 0x2 Flamengo
Flamengo 0x2 Fluminense
Corinthians 0x0 Flamengo
Flamengo 4× 2 Youth
Internacional 1×1 Flamengo
Striker revealed at Mengão shines in the United Arab Emirates, with a decisive role at Shabab Al Ahli, under the command of former Rubro-Negro coach
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0Forward Guilherme Bala, trained in Flamengo's youth categories and currently playing for Shabab Al Ahli, from the United Arab Emirates,< /b> won praise from his coach, Paulo Sousa. The Portuguese coach, known to red and black fans, highlighted the athlete's quality, stating that Bala has the potential to play in big leagues, including in Europe.
During a press conference after Shabab Al Ahli's 2-1 victory over Sharjah FC, Paulo Sousa praised the 23-year-old player's performance: “Guilherme Bala is a player who can play in Europe. He stood out a lot in that match.” The clash took place last weekend and featured the decisive participation of the Brazilian, who provided an assist and conceded the penalty that resulted in his team's winning goal.
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This season, Bala has played in 12 matches, scoring one goal and providing five assists. Since arriving at the club in the 2021/22 season, the striker has scored 11 goals and 19 assists in 71 games for Shabab Al Ahli. This solid performance contributed to the team's leadership in the UAE Championship, with 100% success: six games and six wins.
PLAYER WORDS
Guilherme Bala himself commented on the good phase he is experiencing in the Emirates: “We are having an excellent season, with great games and an impeccable campaign in the league. The victory in the classic was essential and brought us to the lead. Receiving praise from the manager is gratifying. He is a coach who always supports us and has been fundamental to our success,” said Bala. The team led by Paulo Sousa remains strong in the search for the title of the local competition.
TRAJECTORY IN FLAMENGO
Guilherme Bala was hired by Flamengo in 2019, coming from Madureira, to join the CRF under-20 squad. For the professional team, the striker had the opportunity to play three matches, debuting in a decisive game against Palmeiras at Allianz Parque, when the majority of the main squad was away due to Covid-19. On that occasion, he and other young players from the base, such as Hugo Souza and Richard Ríos, were called up to defend the club in the clash.