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20 Abr 2025 | 10:30 |
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Flamengo wrote another chapter in its victorious history on the courts by winning its third continental championship last Saturday (19), beating Boca Juniors 83-57 in the final of the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA). With the victory, the team secures its presence at the FIBA Club World Cup in 2025 and reinforces its hegemony in the South American basketball scene.
. It's a team with players for that - said Oveja
Since taking over FlaBasquete in February, Argentine coach Sergio Hernández, known as Oveja, has been making specific but effective changes. According to him, the team has started to play in a more offensive and dynamic way. “ We raised the defensive lines a little more and started to play more forward. This is a team with players for this”, assessed the coach, highlighting the versatility and quality of the current squad.
Despite the recent success, Oveja made sure to share the credit for the victory with former coach Gustavo de Conti, who left the club two months before the title. “It’s not that I changed the team, it was just two months of work. Flamengo would have probably won with him too. This title has a bit of Sergio and a bit of Gustavinho,” said the Argentine, highlighting the continuity and legacy left by his predecessor.
The Mais Querido's journey to the title began under Gustavo's command, with five wins and only one defeat in the group stage. The only setback was against Boca Juniors, in Argentina, when the team was already in first place. This consistency was crucial to guarantee a good position in the knockout stages.
In the quarterfinals, Mengão gave Paisas, from Colombia, no chance. The team won both games in the series, with an impressive 102 to 65 in the second leg, played at Maracanãzinho. It was the only team that advanced without needing a third match, showing that the favoritism was no coincidence. The Final Four, played in Rio de Janeiro, confirmed what the fans expected. First, a categorical victory over Franca by 91 to 67. Then, a rematch with Boca in the final. The duel, which promised to be evenly matched, turned into a show for the Rubro-Negro, with an overwhelming performance from start to finish.
With an advantage built at Maracanã and a good run of form in the Brasileirão, Mais Querido seeks to confirm its qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against Colorado
20 Ago 2025 | 20:25 |
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This Wednesday (20), Flamengo is ready to face Internacional again, now for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. After winning the first leg 1-0, at the Maracanã, and beating the opponent again last Sunday (17), 3-1, for the Brazilian Championship, the Mais Querido arrives packed and with morale for the decisive confrontation.
The Rio de Janeiro team, currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão, is targeting the continental tournament in search of a place in the quarterfinals. With the advantage of a draw, the goal is to continue its quest for a fourth Libertadores title. In the group stage, the club finished second in Group C, totaling 11 points, the same as leaders LDU, with four wins, two draws, and only one loss.
With Erick Pulgar out injured, the coach is counting on Arrascaeta , Bruno Henrique, and midfield reinforcements to maintain the team's consistency against Internacional. The red-and-black lineup has already been confirmed for the match at Beira-Rio. The coach will field the following formation: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Saúl, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique.
Experienced in decisive CONMEBOL matches, Esteban Ostojich will be the referee for the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 clash. CONMEBOL has appointed Uruguayan Esteban Ostojich as the referee for the match. With a history of decisive matches in the continental competition, the referee once again takes charge of a game of great importance.
Flamengo has the advantage in overall head-to-head record and remains undefeated against Colorado in Copa Libertadores matches. With their recent Brasileirão triumph, Flamengo has now leveled the playing field and now has 40 wins to Internacional's 39, with 34 draws in 113 meetings. In the Copa Libertadores, there are five clashes: two group stage matches in 1993, two quarterfinals in 2019, and one in the round of 16 in 2025.
Former Mengão coach presented demands considered unfeasible by the Santos board, including major reinforcements, and the club is now turning its attention
20 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Santos has decided to end negotiations to hire Jorge Sampaoli as its new coach . Despite being the favorite to replace Cléber Xavier, who was fired after the 6-0 thrashing by Vasco, Santos failed to meet the Argentine's demands.
The main obstacle was the list of reinforcements requested by the coach, which even included a starter from Sevilla, Spain. The board argued that current financial conditions would not allow for such a large investment , making the deal unfeasible.
In addition to seeking high-profile signings, Sampaoli reportedly also requested the release of youngsters Robinho Jr. and Gabriel Bontempo, recently integrated into the squad and well-regarded by fans. The coach's stance widened the gap between his ideas and the board's planning.
Negotiations made progress on salary points and even on the appointment of reinforcements , but no consensus was reached. The Argentine coach, who had a turbulent time with the Mais Querido in 2023, ended up being discarded by the Santos leadership.
While in charge of Flamengo in 2023, Sampaoli finished runner-up in the Copa do Brasil, but suffered significant burnout after an early elimination from the Copa Libertadores against Paraguayan club Olimpia. Recent history also weighed on internal assessments.
After winning the first leg at Maracanã, Mais Querido will play for a draw against Colorado to confirm their qualification for the Copa Libertadores.
20 Ago 2025 | 19:30 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The duel is valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique and now only needs a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.
Fans will be able to watch the decisive match between Internacional and Flamengo live on broadcast, cable, and streaming TV. The game will be covered on three platforms. Rede Globo will broadcast the match on broadcast TV and Globoplay. ESPN subscribers will be able to watch on cable. Disney+ will also broadcast the match via exclusive streaming service.
Coach Roger Machado should keep his base in Colorado, while Filipe Luís has Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique in the starting lineup. Internacional should go to the field with: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Tabata, Alan Patrick and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.
Flamengo 's likely lineup should have changes in midfield: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.
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