Flamengo is close according to Mãozinha Pereira, highlight of the Brazilian Basketball Team, says journalist

For everything he experienced on the court, Olivinha is one of Flamengo's greatest idols. In FlaBasquete, he appears as the big figure, even represented by an organized fan flag. The God of Race is the only player in the club's history to win both World Cups won by the team in the sport. His importance is so valued that he will become the only athlete outside football to receive an important honor.

Like great names in football, Olivinha will receive a bust in his honor, and it will be displayed at the Flamengo Museum , in Gávea, according to the newspaper O Globo. It is the first time that a basketball player has received this type of honor at the club, which is very common with football players.

At the main entrance to Gávea, there are busts of Raul, Leandro, Marinho, Moer, Júnior, Andrade, Nunes, Adílio and Lico. Furthermore, Zico has some statues, such as one at the entrance to the Ninho do Urubu football complex. The tributes are all to the stars of the 80s who marked their time at Rubro-Negro. Now, Olivinha enters that same shelf upon receiving the bust, perpetuating herself as an eternal FlaBasquete idol.

The object has already been ordered and should be close to the idols of 1981. The tribute is prepared by the sculptor Eduardo Santos, which is already producing the item at the request of Flamengo.

Olivinha retired at the end of last season for FlaBasquete

The FlaBasquete idol retired at the end of last season. Olivinha announced that she would stop playing after the end of the NBB, which mobilized the team to try to reach the decision and win the cup, honoring the star's legacy.

However, despite reaching the final, the The team was unable to overcome Franca, finishing runner-up and Olivinha had to say a painful but emotional goodbye.

After retirement, Olivinha was given a program on Fla TV. The ‘Lance Livre’ mentions basketball, but it is not just about that topic, but rather a review of the former player with a red-and-black guest. In the premiere, for example, the character chosen was the singer Naldo Benny.

In the last pre-season friendly, played in Spain, FlaBasquete was beaten by Baloncesto Fuenlabrada 99 to 61, this Tuesday afternoon (10), at the Pabellón Polideportivo Fernando Martín gym, in Madrid. After the match, the red and black delegation returns to Rio de Janeiro and will continue preparing for the 2024/2025 season. 1st Quarter

Flamengo started the match at a disadvantage, until Kayo Gonçalves opened the scoring for Mengão, and Jordan Williams hit a two-point ball and another three. The first quarter ended 21 to 13 for the opponents.

In the second quarter, Flamengo remained at a disadvantage. Kayo Gonçalves managed to score two points and provide an assist. Gui Deodato converted two free throws and, on the next shot, Jordan Williams shot a three-pointer. At the end of the period, the difference was 24 points, ending 47 to 23 for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.

At the end of the break, in the FlaBasquete's first attack, Franco Balbi made a good individual play and scored on a tray. Afterwards, Jordan Williams buried, converting two more points for Mengão. End of the 3rd quarter with an advantage for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada: 74 to 37.

In the last quarter, the home team continued to dominate the match and closed the duel 99 to 61.

Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizi.

Coach: Gustavo De Conti.

In recent days, Flamengo's board decided not to move forward in the search for a replacement for Pedro, who is injured. Although the possibility of signing a new striker was considered, the idea lost strength and, now, the club is inclined to maintain the current squad without looking for a replacement on the market.

The scenario began to change when the Flamengo received several offers from players to make up for Pedro's absence. Clubs and businesspeople saw the attacker's injury as an opportunity to present names to Rubro-Negro, hoping that the board would choose to bring a new player to the attack. However, the club was not excited about the options offered.

The main reason for the decision not to go to the market is related to the high investment that would be necessary to bring in a quality player compatible with the current squad. . Flamengo has already made major signings in recent years and, given the financial conditions and strategic planning, the club considers that a new major investment is not viable at this time.

Another factor that weighed on the decision was the restricted market. In this transfer window, the options for attackers who could really add to the team are limited. Many of the players offered do not meet the technical standards required by the coaching staff and the board. Furthermore, Flamengo understands that bringing an athlete who is not 100% physically or in full shape could be more harmful than beneficial, considering the demands of the season.

The physical conditions of potential competitors Internals also influenced the choice. Flamengo's current squad has other attackers who can take on the position of Pedro during his absence, and the coaching staff trusts that these players have the ability to maintain the team's level of competitiveness. The understanding is that betting on athletes already integrated into the squad can be a more practical and effective solution, avoiding the need to adapt a new player at a crucial moment of the season.