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Flamengo hopes to have its star player return for Cariocão 2025

Mais Querido athlete undergoes intense physiotherapy to be 100% at the start of next season and be an option in Filipe Luís' squad for the regional

Arrascaeta intensifies physiotherapy at Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Arrascaeta intensifies physiotherapy at Flamengo - photo: reproduction

29 Nov 2024 | 10:10 |

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O planning for 2025 has already started at Mengão, and Arrascaeta is one of the names that continues to work hard for the new season. After undergoing arthroscopy on his right knee on November 14th, the Uruguayan midfielder is undergoing continuous treatment, both at Ninho do Urubu and at home, with the aim of being fully recovered by the beginning of January.


Arrascaeta faced the finals of the Copa do Brasil in sacrifice, winning the title with CRF before undergoing the surgical procedure. According to information from the GE portal, the player has intensified his physiotherapy sessions and will continue treatment during the holidays. The return is scheduled for January 8th, when the team reappears for the pre-season.



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MENGÃO'S COMMITMENTS IN 2025

Flamengo has its debut in the Campeonato Carioca scheduled for the week of January 11th, against Boavista. However, the starting team must take the field for the first time this year in a friendly against São Paulo, in the United States, scheduled for January 19th.


In the 2024 season, Arrascaeta was one of the highlights of the squad. The midfielder played 45 games, with ten goals and ten assists. In terms of number of goals, he was second only to Pedro, who scored 32 times. In the decisive passes, he was surpassed by Gerson, with 11 assists.


MEDICAL DEPARTMENT STILL BUSY

In addition to Arrascaeta, other important names from the cast remain in the medical department. Pedro and Viña continue to undergo treatment, with no expected return date for January 2025. On the other hand, Everton Cebolinha is closer to returning to the pitch and could be an option at the end of 2024.


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Flamengo's rival, Estudiantes, has one of the cheapest teams in the Libertadores knockout stages.

The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.

Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; the red-and-black team has a millionaire squad - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; the red-and-black team has a millionaire squad - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.


According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.


LIST OF MOST VALUABLE CLUBS
  • Palmeiras – €212.15 million (R$1.324 billion)
  • Flamengo – €195.10 million (R$1.217 billion)
  • São Paulo – €89.85 million (R$560.5 million)
  • River Plate (ARG) – €86.9 million (R$542.1 million)
  • Racing (ARG) – €82.03 million (R$512 million)
  • Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) – €50.78 million (R$316.9 million)
  • Students – €45.48 million (R$283.8 million)
  • LDU (EQU) – €16.7 million (R$104.2 million)
PATH OF FLAMENGO AND STUDENTS


Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.


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Flamengo has two players called up for the U-20 World Cup

Flamengo defenders João Victor and Iago are among the 21 players called up by Ramon Menezes to represent Brazil at the U-20 World Cup

Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile
Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile

18 Set 2025 | 16:43 |

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Flamengo U-20 will be represented at the World Cup by two players. Coach Ramon Menezes called up, this Thursday (18), defenders João Victor and Iago to defend the Brazilian National Team in the tournament. The competition will be held in Chile between September 27 and October 19.


Brazil is in Group C of the U-20 World Cup and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in the initial phase. A total of 24 teams participate in the competition, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-place teams advance to the round of 16. From this stage onward, the matches become knockout until the title is decided.


COMPLETE LIST OF 21 PLAYERS


Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo ( Corinthians ), Lucas Furtado (Vitória-POR) and Otávio (Cruzeiro).

Defenders: Gilberto (Palmeiras), Igor Serrote (Al Jazira-UAE), Leandrinho (Vasco), Léo Derik (Athletico-PR), Bruno Alves (Cruzeiro), Iago (Flamengo) and João Victor ( Flamengo ).


Midfielders: Coutinho (Palmeiras), João Cruz (Athletico-PR), Murilo (Cruzeiro), Rayan Lucas (Sporting-POR) and Rhuan Gabriel (Cruzeiro).

Forwards: Deivid Washington (Chelsea-ING), Erick Belé (Palmeiras), Gustavo Prado (Internacional), Luighi (Palmeiras), Pedrinho (Zenit-RUS) and Wesley (Al Nassr-SAU).


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Cristiane vents after Flamengo's elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "everyone saw it..."

Mengão striker blasted the refereeing in the 1-0 defeat against São Paulo that led to elimination from the national competition

Cristiane detonates the refereeing of Flamengo x São Paulo, which resulted in elimination from the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction
Cristiane detonates the refereeing of Flamengo x São Paulo, which resulted in elimination from the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 16:00 |

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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17), after a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. After the final whistle, striker Cristiane spoke out and made harsh criticisms of the refereeing.


Flamengo's Cristiane, after elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "It was biased refereeing"


"Everyone saw today's match , no need to even talk about it. The refereeing was biased, and it also went wrong in São Paulo's favor. But when the refereeing ends up deciding the match, it gets complicated . I don't know the choices made for a game as big as this, Flamengo vs. São Paulo," the player declared.


She continued: " Unfortunately, today had a big impact on us . We've made significant progress compared to the beginning of the year, that's clear. But when the refereeing has a direct impact, it gets difficult," Cristiane concluded.

HOW WAS THE GAME?


The first half of the derby was evenly matched. São Paulo started better, but after 20 minutes, Flamengo began to control possession. Even so, neither team managed to score before halftime . In the second half, the São Paulo team came back with more intensity and capitalized on a defensive lapse. Duda Serrana appeared unmarked to score the winning goal and secure the tricolor's place in the semifinals.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

After being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, the Meninas da Gávea return to the field this Saturday (20), for their debut in the Campeonato Carioca, against Búzios, at 3 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo is the current state champion and holds the hegemony in women's football in Rio , with eight titles won so far.


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