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0First game of the quarter-finals takes place this Thursday (19) in Gávea, with live broadcast
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0The Under-17 Boys from the Nest return to the field this Thursday (19), at 3pm, to face Fluminense in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The match will be played in Gávea and will be broadcast live on SporTV.
Led by coach Eduardo Zuma, the red-black team arrives at the clash after winning four victories in the last five games. In the final round of the first phase, Mengão beat Corinthians 5-0, securing third place in group A, with 15 points. There were five wins in nine games and 19 goals scored, the second best attack in the group.
Midfielder Lucas Vieira highlighted the relevance of the result in the first match of the quarterfinals. "Important game. I think it's always good to come away with a victory in the first game, especially at home. And try to make history by winning the Brazilian Under-17 Championship", said Vieira about the decisive classic.
In 2024, Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other only once. The duel took place in the first phase of the Copa Rio, when Mengão beat their rival 3-0 in Xerém. In that match, Douglas Telles scored two goals, while Pablo scored a great free kick from midfield. Now, the teams meet again in the Under-17 Brasileirão, with qualification for the semifinals at stake.
The young midfielder is considered one of the best players in the category
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0Flamengo is a great showcase for Europe, not only for renowned professional players but also for the youth team. In this way, Rubro-Negro anticipated renewing and increasing the termination fine on Joshua's contract, an athlete considered a jewel of the under-17s.
The young man has been monitored by European teams since he was little. For standing out in Mais Querido in the Copa Rio U-17, the midfielder caught the attention of some clubs. Therefore, Flamengo did not want to waste time and renewed the athlete, increasing the termination fine to 70 million euros (R$ 426 million) with a contract until 2029.
Joshua signed a new contract with Flamengo this past Tuesday (17). Thus, the young midfielder already has his second professional contract with Rubro-Negro. Before this happened, the player was champion with the Most Wanted of the Copa Rio under-17 against Vasco.
Making the title of jewel worth it, Joshua was once again decisive for Rubro-Negro. This is because, with the match approaching the end, the midfielder took responsibility and scored Mais Querido's second goal, leaving the score in favor at 2 to 1.
Throughout his time in Mais Querido's youth categories, Joshua has scored more than 100 goals. In the last under-17 match, the midfielder scored against Vasco on two occasions and, in addition, provided an assist. The number 10 was also chosen as the competition's top scorer.
Flamengo's opponents in the final, Olympiacos, are also coming off an impressive campaign
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0The U20 Intercontinental final between Flamengo and Olympiacos promises to be a great event for football lovers. The clash, which will take place on August 24th, will be held at the iconic Maracanã stadium. The match time is yet to be confirmed by the tournament organizers.
For the Flamengo, this final represents a golden opportunity. The Rio club, known for its vast history of achievements in professional football, now has the chance to be world champions in the youth category as well. Rubro-Negro's under-20 team has been showing an excellent performance throughout the competition, which fuels fans' expectations.
HOW DO FLAMENGO U-20S COME TO THE CONFRONTATIONThe Intercontinental U20 is a relatively new tournament, but it is already attracting a lot of attention in the youth football scene. It brings together continental champions from various parts of the world, providing a platform for young talent to showcase their skills on a global stage. For many players, it is an important showcase that can open doors to their professional careers.
O Flamengo reached the final after a solid campaign, demonstrating strength and technical quality. The team faced significant challenges throughout the tournament, but managed to overcome them with consistent performances. The trajectory includes victories over opponents of different styles and origins, which tested the versatility and resilience of the young athletes.
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