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Flamengo president takes a dig at rivals and compares club to Real Madrid
20 Ago 2025 | 14:28
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25 Jan 2025 | 09:54 |
o Flamengo It did not start well in the Carioca Championship, using an alternative team in the first rounds. With the young players on the field, the team has accumulated two negative results, a draw and only one victory, this against Bangu, the current lantern of the tournament. The four points won so far have put the most beloved in the sixth position of the table. Retrospect against Volta Redonda
In the next duel, Flamengo will face Volta Redonda, an opponent who has not historically not having brought great problems to the mengão. Voltaço's last victory over the CRF took place in 2016, with a thin score of 1-0, breaking a sequence of eight consecutive red-black wins, which lasted since 2008.
< p style = "border: 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24);"> Since then, the numbers are widely favorable to Flamengo . In the last 11 matches, the Gávea club has won eight times and tied three. The most recent meeting in February last year ended with a convincing 3-0 win. Although it came out of last place, the challenge now is to secure a place in the top four, which advance to the semifinal phase . For this, the main cast will be triggered in the next rounds, aiming to improve performance and rise in the classification. 24); "> dominant numbers in the general history
The general retrospective of the confrontation between Flamengo and Volta Redonda reinforces the favoritism of the red-black. In 72 official games played, the most beloved won 55, tied 12 and lost only five. The team also accumulates impressive 155 goals scored against 46 conceded, highlighting historical superiority. Seek classification, the Flamengo uses cariocão to adjust the main team and give the athletes rhythm. After an irregular start, the more close cast is expected to be able to improve performance and bring positive results in the following rounds. The duel against Volta Redonda will be crucial to Flamengo, not only for the search for points, but also to consolidate consistent performance. A victory can bring the club closer to the G4 and give confidence to the cast to the decisive matches that will come.
Mengão and the betting house signed the largest sponsorship contract in Brazil and the club's president comments on the growth of the sector in the country.
20 Ago 2025 | 15:34 |
After terminating its contract with PixBet and considering new proposals, Flamengo has chosen Betano as its new master sponsor . The agreement, valid until 2028, is the largest in Brazilian football history, with a potential annual value of R$268.5 million . President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, explained the reasons behind the choice.
According to Bap, the decision wasn't based solely on financial considerations. He highlighted the process of rapprochement between the parties, emphasizing the company's strength in the market and its stance on the social challenges facing the betting industry.
"It was a process of mutual understanding. We understand Betano's role in this growing world , which also brings challenges. They expressed concern about this," said the Flamengo president.
The president noted that the sponsorship extends beyond the main team, also encompassing the club's other sports: " Flamengo is much more than a football club . It's a nation, with many dimensions and tribes : rowing, basketball, volleyball, judo, swimming, artistic sports—in short, so much more," Bap emphasized.
Jokingly, Bap stated that the partnership could elevate Flamengo to heights never before achieved in its history: " By getting to know each other, we were able to devise a global strategy . Who knows, maybe Flamengo and Betano have discovered that one plus one can make three?" he said.
Betano's debut at the Manto Sagrado is scheduled for the match against Vitória this weekend. Bap concluded by wishing the partnership a positive and lasting one: " May it be a very long-lasting and positive one , both for Flamengo and Betano."
Real Madrid striker is at the start of the European football season and the Italian's second call-up is close to happening
20 Ago 2025 | 15:18 |
CONMEBOL's 2026 World Cup qualifiers are underway , but Vinicius Junior's absence from Brazil's preliminary squad has drawn attention . Coach Carlo Ancelotti decided not to call up the striker for the matches against Chile and Bolivia, a move that has sparked discussions about squad planning and management.
According to Ancelotti, the decision is part of a strategy to rest and maintain physical health. Suspended against Chile due to a backlog of cards, Ancelotti felt he could leave the player out. The coach opted to extend the recovery period, given the former Flamengo player's fatigue throughout the season .
After shining in 2023/24, winning titles with Real Madrid and being named Champions League Player of the Year, Vini Jr. started the 2025/26 season at a slower pace. He managed just one goal and one assist in six FIFA Club World Cup matches , a performance that raised questions about his fitness.
The national team currently sits sixth in the qualifying rounds, with just two wins in six games. In addition to Vini Jr. 's absence, there is uncertainty over Neymar's call-up. As a result, Ancelotti has been relying on the depth of his squad , making room for new players to show their worth.
Despite his current situation, Vini Jr. remains a key player for Brazil. The expectation is that, in peak form, the striker will play a key role in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup . Between club and country, managing his physical load is seen as essential for him to remain a protagonist on the international stage.
Mengão coach reads the match taking into account Mengão's advantage on the scoreboard, but with Colorado having home field advantage
20 Ago 2025 | 14:36 |
Coach Filipe Luís showed confidence when projecting the decisive duel between Flamengo and Internacional, this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio, for the return leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. After two recent meetings between the clubs , the coach highlighted that he already knows the opponent's style of play well.
"Internacional has to put pressure on us, and I have no doubt they'll try. They're looking to keep possession and create dangerous plays . At home, they'll put pressure on Flamengo ," said Filipe Luís in a press conference after their second consecutive victory over Colorado.
The teams arrive at their third duel in just seven days. On Sunday (17), Flamengo won 3-1, in the Brasileirão, at Beira-Rio, extending their lead in the championship with 43 points. Before that, on Thursday (14), Mais Querido had already defeated Colorado 1-0, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Libertadores.
When asked about the Brasileirão victory, Filipe Luís highlighted the importance of Spaniard Saúl Ñíguez, who started the match: "Saúl played a great game. When he arrived at Flamengo, he still needed to regain his fitness. This defensive midfielder role is the heart of the team, and it demands a lot . Now I felt he was ready," explained the coach.
Flamengo and Internacional face each other again this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The match will define the place for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The event will be broadcast by Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
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