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09 Jan 2025 | 15:28 |
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Flamengo reaffirmed its hegemony in the networks social by gaining 4.2 million new followers in 2024, according to data from Ibope Repucom. Mais Querido led the 1st edition of the 2025 Digital Ranking, reaching the unprecedented mark of 60 million followers on the main platforms: Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, YouTube and Facebook. This growth represents an increase of 7% compared to the previous year and consolidates CRF as the Brazilian club with the largest digital presence.
In addition to Flamengo, the Ibope Repucom ranking brought other clubs that stood out in 2024. Corinthians, for example, gained 3.4 million new followers, going from 35.7 million in 2023 to 39.1 million last year. Palmeiras surpassed São Paulo in the ranking and secured a place in the top 3, demonstrating a consistent digital performance.
OTHER CLUBS RECORD SIGNIFICANT GROWTH
In addition to the top trio, other Brazilian teams also had a significant increase in their digital bases:
Atlético-MG: Gained 1.1 million new followers, recording growth of 10%.
Vasco: Gained 926 thousand additional followers, with an 8% increase in total base.
Botafogo: After winning the Copa Libertadores, the club achieved growth of 16%, adding 880 thousand new followers.
Bahia: It was the highlight among clubs in the Northeast, with 685 thousand new registrations and a 15% growth, driven for qualifying for Libertadores 2025.
FLAMENGO STRENGTHENS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION TEAM
To maintain digital leadership and continue engaging fans and partners, Mengão announced important changes to its marketing team. The club hired new professionals to modernize and expand its actions, bringing reinforcements with experience in different sectors, such as sports, technology, fashion and events. Each of the hires will occupy strategic positions to boost the club's digital reach and strengthen relationships with fans.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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