Flamengo faces Botafogo in the final of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship in a single game

Fans planning to watch Flamengo vs Estudiantes at Maracanã need to hurry. Sales are brisk and some sections are already unavailable. The North Section, known for bringing together organized supporters and the most fervent Flamengo fans , is sold out. According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande , by the end of the morning of this Monday (8), more than 32 thousand tickets had already been sold.

Currently, sales are restricted to fan club members. The club's board is working with the expectation that all tickets will be sold out before sales open to the general public, scheduled for next Friday (12).

TICKET PRICES

North (sold out)

Maraca Nation 1: R$62.50

Maraca Nation 2: R$87.50

Maraca Nation 3: R$100.00

General Public: R$250.00 (half price R$125.00)

South

Maraca Nation 1: R$50.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$70.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$80.00

General Public: R$200.00 (half R$100.00)

Upper East

Maraca Nation 1: R$62.50

Maraca Nation 2: R$87.50

Maraca Nation 3: R$100.00

General Public: R$250.00 (half price R$125.00)

Lower East

Maraca Nation 1: R$75.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$105.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$120.00

General Public: R$300.00 (half price R$150.00)

Fla+ Space (Lower East): R$200.00

Lower West

Maraca Nation 1: R$75.00

Maraca Nation 2: R$105.00

Maraca Nation 3: R$120.00

General Public: R$300.00 (half price R$150.00)

Alexsandro Ribeiro is one of the new additions to the Brazilian national team called up by Carlo Ancelotti. The 26-year-old defender, a Flamengo youth product, made his debut in June and started in his first two matches with the national team.

Currently playing for Lille in France, the defender is enjoying one of the best moments of his career, after facing difficulties at the beginning of his professional career. In an exclusive interview with 365Scores, held at Granja Comary in Teresópolis, Alexsandro revealed that he almost gave up football after leaving Flamengo as a teenager.

" I played for Flamengo, and when the decision to leave came, I never imagined it would be so difficult for a 16- or 17-year-old. It was the hardest time of my life, spending a year and a half without a club, going through tryouts and trials. Many times, I returned to Rio with an empty suitcase, without hope, wanting to stop playing ," the player said.

INTEREST OF AL-NASSR

In addition to reaching the round of 16 of the 2024/25 Champions League , the defender was also the target of a bid from Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr in the last transfer window. The deal, however, fell through due to a decision by Lille's board, which opted to keep him on the squad.

" The only offer I received was from Al-Nassr, but the president wouldn't let me go and said he needed me for this year . I spoke to him and made it clear that I didn't want to leave, but I also didn't want to stay; it would depend on him. I wasn't going to fight him because I'm grateful to him and for the opportunity he gave me. It was calm, so to speak, because we know that Saudi Arabia is a very tempting offer," Alexsandro stated.

Seeking space in attack, Gabigol, formerly of Flamengo , is experiencing a moment of frustration at Cruzeiro. The number 9 has received few opportunities since joining the Minas Gerais team , accumulating limited minutes under coach Leonardo Jardim.

Despite his dissatisfaction, the striker has no plans to leave Toca da Raposa at this time. According to information released by Bolavip, the player intends to stay until the end of the season , when he will reassess his future in Brazilian football.

GABIGOL X CRUZEIRO STILL HASN'T WORKED OUT

Gabigol 's arrival at Cruzeiro generated significant attention, particularly due to his winning record at the club, where he established himself as an idol and multiple champion. Expectations were high that the striker would become a key player in the Cruzeiro squad.

However, the reality has been different. Despite his impressive performance at Mineirão and being among the highest-paid players in the group , the striker hasn't earned a starting spot and has been used only as an option on the bench.

FLAMENGO'S COMMITMENT

While Gabigol seeks to establish himself at Cruzeiro, Flamengo continues its preparation for the rest of the season. After the break for the FIFA Date, the technical committee led by Filipe Luís works behind the scenes aiming at the match against Juventude , next Sunday (14), at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the Brazilian Championship.