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FLAMENGO DOMINATES FLUMINENSE, WIN THE CLASSIC AND INCREASE ADVANTAGE FOR THE SECOND MATCH
Flamengo was much superior in the classic and came out with the victory
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Saturday was a semi-final for Rio fans Flamengo. This is because the team led by Tite faced Fluminense, Fla's current tormentors in the regional competition. However, unlike in 2023, Fla showed its strength and superiority, beating the Laranjeiras team by 1 x 0, a goal from Cebolinha and increasing the advantage for the second match.
SUMMARY
The first half was practically dominated by Flamengo. With well-organized and coordinated pressure, Rubro-Negro suffocated Fluminense the entire time and carried out a blitz in the first 15 minutes. The game cooled off afterwards, but the team led by Tite was the one who continued ahead - the best chance was a ball hit the post by Pedro. The reward for the stance arrived in stoppage time: Pulgar crossed the ball and Cebolinha opened the scoring.
In the second stage, Flu came back different, with more attitude and even gave The Red and Black defense did some work, but after Thiago Santos was sent off in the 12th minute, Flamengo became even more superior and commanded the game, practically an attack against the defense. However, the red and black attack was not very inspired in its finishing and the score only increased towards the end of the match. At 45 minutes into the stage, Pedro gave final numbers to the game.
And now?
With the 2-0 victory, Flamengo can now lose the second match by up to two goals, which will still qualify for the final of the Campeonato Carioca. The return duel is scheduled for next Saturday, the 16th, at 9:30 pm, also at Maracanã.
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Former Flamengo target could end up at Rio rival
Evander has a contract with Cincinnati until December 2027, and the North American club stipulated a value of 17 million euros to release him.
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After nearly signing with Flamengo last season, midfielder Evander, currently at FC Cincinnati in the United States, is in Botafogo's sights for the remainder of 2024. According to journalist João Van Boysen, the black and white club is competing for the signing of the 27-year-old player with Benfica in Portugal.
Evander's contract with Cincinnati runs until December 2027, and the North American club has set a fee of €17 million, approximately R$109 million, to release him. It's not yet known whether Botafogo intends to pay or negotiate a lower fee.
MIDFIELDER WAS TARGETED BY FLA
Revealed by Vasco, Evander was once in the plans of Flamengo's former management, who saw him as an immediate backup to Arrascaeta. At the time, however, negotiations with Portland Timbers, the club he played for before Cincinnati, ultimately fell through. Now, the midfielder's future is back on the Brazilian football radar.
EVANDER'S NUMBERS
- Evander, playing for FC Cincinnati in MLS, has the following numbers in 2025 (as of October, based on available information):Games: 28
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 14
- Shirt number: 10
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Well done! Leixões receives a transfer ban due to debt with Flamengo
The Rio de Janeiro club filed a complaint with the FIFA Player Status Resolution Chamber and now the Portuguese have been punished.
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Flamengo sued Leixões, of Portugal, at FIFA over a debt related to the transfer of striker Werton. In July 2024, the red-and-black club sold 70% of the player's rights for €1 million (R$5.8 million at the then exchange rate).
The club filed a complaint with FIFA's Player Status Resolution Chamber. Leixões was supposed to pay the first installment, €175,000 (R$1.1 million), in November 2024. Flamengo demanded payment from the Portuguese club in January but has not received the amount.
The last charge was on January 14, 2025, when Flamengo gave Leixões 48 hours to pay the adjusted amount - 196,700 euros (R$1.2 million). The Portuguese team once again failed to comply with the agreement, and Flamengo went to FIFA to collect the debt, including fines, interest, and monetary correction.
FIFA HAS GIVEN ITS VERDICT AND PUNISHED THE PORTUGUESE CLUB
On Tuesday afternoon, Flamengo issued a statement on its official website , informing that FIFA had punished Leixões with a well-deserved transfer ban . This means that the Portuguese club will not be able to register new players.
FOLLOW THE NOTE
"Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that Leixões SC, from Portugal, was punished by FIFA with a Transfer Ban due to a debt with the Rio de Janeiro club, regarding the transfer of the athlete Werton. The decision of the highest entity of world football recognized Flamengo's request. Leixões will be prevented from registering new players for up to three transfer windows, or until the amount of 175 thousand euros is paid to the red-black club. The sanction comes into effect from this Tuesday (15)."
WERTON AT FLAMENGO
A highly successful player in Flamengo's youth academy, he was a gem of the club's nest. Werton made his professional debut for Flamengo in 2021, but never received many opportunities. He left the club with one goal in 12 games.
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Flamengo's Matheus Gonçalves has another club interested in the midfielder
Pressure from fans, a new offer, and technical analysis forced Rubro-Negro to halt negotiations with Cruzeiro; the team emerges as a new interested party
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Negotiations between Flamengo and Cruzeiro for the sale of Matheus Gonçalves suffered a setback. Even with the agreement between the clubs practically complete, the Flamengo board decided to halt the transfer. The reason? A new interested party entered the fray, and pressure from fans on social media forced the club to change its stance.
PLAYER IS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE
Cruzeiro was willing to pay €3.5 million (around R$20 million) for 50% of the 18-year-old player's economic rights. The amount, initially accepted by Flamengo's management , was reviewed internally after Red Bull Bragantino expressed interest and indicated that it could present a higher offer.
FLAMENGO OPENS UP ABOUT GONÇALVES
According to the O Tempo website, Bragantino has investigated the player's situation and expressed a willingness to enter the competition. The São Paulo club is already familiar with Matheus Gonçalves , who played on loan at Bragança Paulista for part of 2023. This prior knowledge of the player, combined with its policy of investing in young players with resale potential, makes Bragantino a serious and strategic contender in this battle.
An official offer is expected to arrive in the coming days. Another important factor influencing Flamengo 's change of direction was the strong reaction from fans on social media. Many Flamengo fans considered the €3.5 million fee for half the rights to be low, considering Matheus Gonçalves' technical potential.
The pressure created discomfort at Gávea, especially at a time when the club is seeking to strengthen its image in the eyes of the nation. The board then opted to err on the side of caution and halted negotiations with Cruzeiro.
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