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19 Mai 2025 | 12:26 |
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Once again, Brazilian refereeing is in the spotlight. With new controversies emerging with each round, Flamengo has taken center stage and is leading a group of clubs that want changes to the VAR protocol in national football. Amid constant criticism and an increasingly troubled relationship between the field and technology, the National Club Commission is meeting this Monday (19) with a specific agenda: to suggest changes to the use of video referees in the country.
The movement is led by Flamengo , but has the support of ASA, Botafogo-SP, Fortaleza, Internacional, Maringá, São Paulo, Vasco and Volta Redonda. The meeting's main focus is to take proposals directly to Rodrigo Martins Cintra, who is responsible for the VAR operation at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). There are three objective measures, focusing on transparency, agility and autonomy of the referees.
The first of these is clear: cutting the continuous audio between the on-field referee and the VAR booth. The proposal does not eliminate contact between the parties, but aims to prevent the booth from being convinced of the final decision, a practice that has been pointed out as undue interference in the judgment of subjective plays.
For clubs, VAR should only recommend a review, without suggesting what should be called. There is a perception that the booth acts as a "second referee", something that goes against the original concept of the appeal, which is to assist, not decide. The second suggestion deals directly with the analysis time.
The idea is to establish two minutes as the maximum time for the booth to identify irregularities in game plays. If nothing is detected during this interval, the game would continue normally, without excessive stoppages. If any irregularity is detected during this time, the referee on the field would have another two minutes to review the play on the monitor — creating, in practice, an operational limit of up to four minutes per review, between the booth and the field.
Mengão player is in the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship and could be called up to the Brazilian National Team if he obtains naturalization
03 Out 2025 | 15:35 |
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Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi , who has played for Flamengo since 2023, is in the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship, raising the possibility of playing for the Brazilian national team in the future. The situation raises questions about the player's eligibility and FIFA's rules for changing nationality.
If Rossi obtains naturalization, he would be eligible to represent Brazil under current sports legislation. The player has not yet played any official matches for the Argentine national team, which would prevent him from making the switch.
In 2020, FIFA relaxed its rules for changing nationality, allowing athletes to play for national teams other than their home country, provided they meet certain criteria. A player can represent another country if, before the age of 21, he or she has played in a maximum of three official matches for the senior national team and has not competed in a World Cup.
Rossi was named in Argentina's official match against Bolivia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier in September 2021, but did not take the field. According to FIFA's governance and eligibility rules:
The striker once again showed his rapport and friendship with his former teammates at Mengão, but the fans were on his back during the match.
03 Out 2025 | 15:25 |
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In the goalless draw between Flamengo and Cruzeiro , last Thursday (02), striker Gabigol experienced a special reunion with the red-black fans at Maracanã . Even with few minutes on the field, the former Fla player relived memorable moments of his time at the club.
Before the ball rolled, Gabigol greeted players and members of the Rio de Janeiro team. Among the photos, a hug with Filipe Luís, Flamengo 's current coach and former locker roommate, stood out. The number 9 also posed smiling alongside Arrascaeta and hugged old friends like Rodrigo Caio and Léo Pereira.
During the game, when visiting his former teammates on the bench, the striker even reproduced the famous “ fusion ” celebration, which marked the successful partnership with Bruno Henrique in Flamengo's golden days.
Gabigol only entered the field in the 42nd minute of the second half, right after William was sent off for Cruzeiro. After the final whistle, he made a point of praising the result on social media: " +1 point, thank you blue nation for the support! Now we'll see you at home ."
After the draw with Cruzeiro, with Gabigo, Flamengo does not have much time to rest . On Sunday (05), the team faces Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere.
Alviverde signs former Mengão athlete for the under-20 team until 2027; striker arrives at no cost and with a history of international titles
03 Out 2025 | 15:04 |
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Palmeiras announced the signing of 19-year-old striker Felipe Teresa from Flamengo. The young player was released by the Rio de Janeiro club on September 22, 2025, after behavioral issues stemming from dissatisfaction with losing his starting spot in the under-20 team.
According to Rádio Itatiaia, the striker's contract with Alviverde will last two seasons, and the São Paulo club will retain 70% of the player's economic rights . Felipe Teresa 's arrival is seen as a strategic reinforcement for the attacking sector and comes at no cost.
Discovered by Independente de Limeira, Felipe Teresa joined Flamengo in 2022, at just 15 years old. In 2023, he was promoted to the main squad, scoring a goal against Grêmio in the Brazilian Championship. Along the way, he accumulated significant titles, including two U-20 Libertadores Cups (2024 and 2025) and two U-20 Club World Cups (2024 and 2025), in addition to the 2025 Carioca Championship.
With notable spells at Flamengo , Felipe Teresa arrives at Palmeiras as a competitive option for the attack , being able to compete for position with the main names of the under-20 team and contribute with mobility and efficiency in finishing.
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