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FLAMENGO AND FLUMINENSE COME TOGETHER TO TRY TO CHANGE A 2025 WORLD RULE - SEE

The president of Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, has already started conversations with the clubs

19 Mar 2024 | 13:14 |

Flamengo, Fluminense and Palmeiras have joined forces and are lobbying to be considered top seeds in the Super World Cup 2025. The trio's argument is based on the premise that, if the Champions League champions have this privilege, the winners of the Libertadores should also enjoy the same condition.

The president of Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, has already started conversations with the clubs and committed to forwarding the request to FIFA. Football's highest governing body informed its members that the draw for the Super Club World Cup groups will take place between June and July 2024, one year before the competition.

Initially scheduled to take place only in December this year, the new format of the tournament will feature 32 participants and will have its first edition in the United States, from June 15 to July 13, 2025.

Among the 32 participants, 21 are already guaranteed. Of the six representatives from South America, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense stand out as champions of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Libertadores, respectively. The other participants include clubs from Europe, North and Central America, Africa, Asia and Oceania.

BILLIONAIRE REVENUES FOR PARTICIPANTS

FIFA management projects revenue of US$2.5 billion (R$12.4 billion) for the new Club World Cup. The tournament will be quadrennial and will have 32 participants. The clubs will be divided into eight groups of four teams, with the top two from each going through to the round of 16, and from then on the clashes will be eliminatory, until the final.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FLAMENGO AND FLUMINENSE COME TOGETHER TO TRY TO CHANGE A 2025 WORLD RULE - SEE